Unattended funerals in Ashford

An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Ashford takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.

A yellow rose in full bloom with unopened buds, lit by sunlight in a garden.

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

T H Sanders & Sons Funeral Directors, Ashford

We are next to A-Z Electrical Company, not far from Fordbridge Road junction.

What an unattended funeral costs in Ashford

One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Ashford funeral director.

Unattended funeral

Our services
£1,945
  • A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • Care in our first class facilities
  • A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
Total
£1,945

Everything needed for the cremation is included in this price.

Add a personal touch

A light wooden coffin with brass handles inside a hearse, topped with a pink and purple floral spray.

Coffins and caskets

Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

A wooden heart keepsake engraved Danielle on a brass stand, between a patterned jug and blue pot.

Urns and keepsakes

Keep them close with an urn, scatter tube, garden memorial or piece of memorial jewellery.

A black granite open-book memorial on a stone-edged grave with red and white carnations.

Memorials

Create a lasting place of remembrance. Somewhere to return to, reflect and remember.

What an unattended funeral includes

Everything below is included in the price.

  • Included:Collecting and caring for the person who has died
  • Included:A simple coffin
  • Included:The cremation fee and all necessary paperwork
  • Included:Returning the ashes to you, or scattering them at the crematorium

Talk to someone in Ashford

Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.

What families say about us

Rated 5 / 5 based on 22 reviews.

Rated 5 / 5

Wonderful service during a difficult time. Graham was very patient in answering all our questions, and he made some great suggestions which we adopted for the service. We're very glad we chose TH Sanders and very happy with Graham. Very professional and a lovely man.

Chris Taylor, 7 September 2026

Rated 5 / 5

We used your Ashford Surrey branch, Graham was so helpful and caring, a very compassionate man , he was always so kind to us and my Mum.

Graham was always so helpful when we needed guidance. He gave great service at a very difficult time

Jacqui Willcox, 27 June 2026

Rated 5 / 5

As a Care Home Manager, I recently arranged a funeral for one of our residents who had no surviving family. The funeral directors handled everything with exceptional dignity, compassion, and professionalism.

They showed great respect for our resident at every stage and guided us clearly through the arrangements, making what could have been a difficult process feel calm and well organised. Their communication was prompt, and nothing was too much trouble.

I am truly grateful for the care and sensitivity they demonstrated and would highly recommend their services.

Kasia Nasiadka, 11 February 2026

FAQs

We're here to answer all your questions. If anything isn't clear, please ask us.

Helpful organisations

A man rests his hand on the shoulder of a woman looking down.

Grief after bereavement

Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.

A person in a blue jumper reads a letter at a kitchen worktop, papers alongside.

Help with funeral costs

If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.

A dark red mug on a wooden table, with someone typing on a laptop behind.

Report the death

There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.

Advice and guidance

Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.

Slide 1 of 0

Talk to your local branch to get a quote

Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.