A Slater & Sons, Ashbourne
Conscientious family funeral directors in Ashbourne, serving bereaved families with funeral advice and arrangements.
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
Funeral arrangements
- Home visit
- 24 hour telephone support
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
- Hearse
- Limousine
- Horse-drawn hearse
- Bespoke vehicle
- Coffin
- Personalised coffin
- Casket
- Headstone / Plaque
- Urn
- Memorial jewellery
- Floral tributes
- Charitable donations
- Newspaper announcement
- Online obituary
- Memorial book
- Order of service sheets
- Music
- Video tribute
- Funeral webcasting
- Catering
- Dove release
- Balloon release
- Fireworks
Types of funeral
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Green funeral
- Direct cremation
- Burial at sea
- Non-religious funeral
- Anglican funeral
- Roman Catholic funeral
- Muslim funeral
- Jewish funeral
- Sikh funeral
- Hindu funeral
- Buddhist funeral
- Children’s funeral
Financial arrangements
- Financial advice
- Wills & probate
- Pre-paid funeral plan
Additional services
- Repatriation
- Bereavement counselling
- List of mourners
About Us
A. Slater & Sons are a family orientated funeral directors based in Ashbourne and Uttoxeter, serving the local community and surrounding areas for over a century. Established more than 110 years ago, they are committed to offering professional, compassionate, and personalised funeral services tailored to the wishes of each family.
A Slater & Sons' staff understand how difficult it is to say goodbye to a loved one, and their experienced team is available to support you every step of the way — with care, compassion, and integrity at the heart of everything they do.
Every life is unique, and the staff at A Slater & Son believe every funeral should be too. They will work closely with families to craft services that not only honour the memory of your loved one but also celebrate their life. Whether you're planning a traditional religious service, a contemporary celebration of life, or something entirely bespoke, they are on hand to help make it meaningful.
From music and flowers to location, readings, and transport — every detail can be personalised to reflect your loved one’s personality and values.
A Slater & Son offer an extensive choice of coffins and caskets, including classic veneered and solid wood designs, eco-friendly wicker, bespoke picture coffins, and more. Funeral transport options are equally varied, including traditional hearses and luxury vehicles, horse-drawn carriages with black or white horses, motorcycle hearses and other unique options.
This Funeral Director can offer a peaceful, private chapel of rest where families can say their final goodbyes in comfort and privacy. If you’d prefer to make arrangements from your own home, they are more than happy to accommodate.
As proud signatories of the Fair Funeral Pledge, A Slater & Son are committed to providing dignified funerals that are within your means — without ever compromising on quality or care.
A. Slater & Sons are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you are at need, give them a call.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families emphasise the personal care they received throughout the funeral arrangements, describing how staff maintained regular contact, showed compassion during a difficult time, and made families feel supported and comfortable from the first meeting onwards.
Several families note that staff were willing to accommodate special requests and make changes even at short notice, ensuring the funeral reflected exactly what they wanted and turned the process into something meaningful rather than daunting.
A number of reviews mention the professional and dignified way the service itself was conducted, with families appreciating how smoothly everything ran and how their loved ones were treated with respect from start to finish.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
Professional Standards
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NAFD Member
Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.
What they do
- Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
- Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
- Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
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SAIF Member
Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.
What they do
- Inspects businesses before granting membership
- Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
- Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong
Latest Verified Reviews
Sue Hall 13th Dec 2024
We had the most excellent service for our Nan’s funeral from John and his team, very helpful, professional and respectful. We have had 3 funerals in the last few years…all with John. Very highly recommended.
Deborah Perks 11th Nov 2024
Wonderful service. A kind and friendly voice on the phone and relaxed emails walked me through the process. Respect was shown at all times from collecting my Aunty to arrival at the crematorium.I never felt rushed or under pressure Thankyou.
Peter Watson 22nd Apr 2024
Faultless from start to finish. Made me feel special and supported throughout, couldn’t have done any more in the difficult situation of losing a loved one. Donna was especially attentive and professional.
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