Ashton Maxwell Funeral Directors
Funeral directors in Streatham, Brixton and Kennington, caring for South London families for over 150 years.
Proud to be part of the Dignity group
Experts in care
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Supporting communities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Local teams
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
Our locations
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Trusted by families across South London
Rated 4.5 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 4 / 5
I had no experience before organising a funeral. it was good working and being assisted by Elaine and Simone.
Jermaine Reid, 23 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
My family and I could not recommend Ashtons enough. We were so impressed by the care and concern taken by the Wimbledon branch. A special mention to Bradley, Jessica and Mark who all helped us thoroughly plan my mums funeral with everything running peacefully and smoothly. With this being our very first experience planning a funeral, we were guided through the process with care and compassion, taking away all stress. Staff were willing to take the time to listen to our questions throughout. We were exceptionally impressed with the professionalism on the day of the funeral by Mark and his team. Communication throughout the process was great via phone and email with quick responses. Thank you to the staff at Ashtons for making my mums funeral run better than we could have hoped for.
berniejohnsonx, 2 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Nicola at Maxwell Funeral Directors was really supportive and considerate throughout and arranged for a beautiful memorial tablet for our Dad's grave in time for the anniversary. We highly recommend Maxwell Funeral Directors and Nicola. Thank you
maria Fernandes, 5 August 2026
Ashton Maxwell
For over 150 years, Ashton Maxwell Funeral Directors has been part of the communities of South London. Since the mid-nineteenth century, we have cared for families across the capital with kindness, professionalism and respect, helping generations of people arrange funerals that reflect the lives of those they love.
You can find us across South London, with funeral homes in Streatham, Brixton, Kennington and Wimbledon. Your funeral director knows their community and the people in it, and will arrange a funeral that feels right to you – whether that's traditional, alternative, or something simpler.
We're here when you need us. You can call your local funeral director at any time, 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
What does a funeral director do
What a funeral director actually does, before the day and on it, how they care for the person who has died, and whether you have to use one at all.
Choosing a funeral director
What to look for when comparing funeral directors – local availability, itemised pricing, the care given to the person who has died, and how well they listen.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
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