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 4.925 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 5/5
Very professional, really helpful, everything went smoothly, would recommend without hesitation.
Paul Robinson, 9 March 2026
Rated 5/5
Ashton was very helpful throughout the funeral process. The day of the funeral they wete great, was very polite, respected our wishes. Made the day perfect and peaceful. Will recommend them.
PAULA GONZALES, 23 February 2026
Rated 4/5
Samantha Allen, 9 February 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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