We are available 24 hours, 365 days a year.
As the region’s largest independent funeral directors, we have been dedicated to supporting families with compassion and care since 1910. With three locations across Dundee and premises in St Andrews, we are here to serve you in your time of need.
Trusted by thousands of families in Dundee, St Andrews, Angus, Tayside, Fife, and throughout Scotland, we are committed to providing the highest standard of service and support.
We have been a trusted part of the community for generations. Our commitment is to provide a personalised and heartfelt service tailored to your family’s unique needs. We believe every loved one is special and deserves a meaningful farewell. Our dedicated team is here to listen, support, and guide you through this difficult time, ensuring a respectful and memorable tribute for your loved one.
Click below to view a video tour of our Cardean Street premises.
Click below to view a video tour of our Lochee premises.
Click below to view a video tour of our Hilltown premises.
Click below to view a video tour of our St Andrews premises.
Plus relevant cremation or burial fees
• A simple coffin. • Provision of a hearse for the funeral. • Transferring your loved one into our care (within a 25-mile radius). • Viewing within office hours. • All professional charges.
Including relevant cremation or burial fees
• Dundee Cremation Fee: £550 (Total: £1,350) • Kirkcaldy Cremation Fee: £485 (Total: £1,285) • Brewsterwells Cremation Fee: £445 (Total: £1,245)
Direct Burial: Simple, Direct, Unattended Burial: £800 plus relevant burial cost.
We tailor our services to meet your unique needs, ensuring a personal and meaningful farewell for your loved one.
Our team provides compassionate support, treating your family like our own and guiding you through every step with empathy and understanding.
With years of experience, we offer professional and reliable service, handling all the arrangements so you can focus on what matters most.
Our state-of-the-art facilities are designed to provide a comfortable and respectful environment for your loved one.
We believe in clear and honest communication, keeping you informed and involved throughout the process.
The staff at Ashton's were so helpful, kind and respectful. I had no idea what to do when mum passed away and relied on them to guide us through the process. Although everything had to be done over the phone and email because of the current situation they still managed to make what was an extremely difficult and emotional time as straightforward as possible. Our thanks in particular to Jamie and James.
We wanted to say a very big thank you to James Ashton & Son for the excellent and professional service they provided in making arrangements for our mothers funeral. James in particular was outstanding and clearly takes satisfaction from a service well given. It helped us get through what was a very difficult time. Many thanks once again and very best wishes.
My mum passed away last month and I was at a loss as who to choose so I googled, found James Ashton and Son and have not regretted it. At such a distressing time, nothing was too much for Jamie. He was courteous and polite. He guided me through each step and approached everything with complete professionalism. Communication was either through phone or email and Jamie was very prompt in returning my calls. I knew I wanted a humanist service for my mum and Jamie recommended a lovely lady called Fiona. She conducted a beautiful service , everything went smoothly.and I don’t think there was a dry eye in the chapel.
Caring, sympathetic and extremely professional from start to end. At a time when we had enough on our plate to deal with, all the staff at Ashtons (special mention to Colin and Zoe) ensured that we didn't have to worry with the most important part following our mum's passing. This loving care continued from Dominick Watson (Civil Ceremonies Dundee) and from all the staff at The Invercarse Hotel, both initially contacted and organised through Ashtons. I would love to say I won't be using any of them again but such is life, I won't hesitate to call them in the future if and when required. Thank you all x I knew I wanted a humanist service for my mum and Jamie recommended a lovely lady called Fiona. She conducted a beautiful service , everything went smoothly.and I don’t think there was a dry eye in the chapel.
Very professional and thorough. No ask was too big and our director Colin took us through every step. Excellent service in what is a difficult time. Many thanks to all involved.
Ashton's are first class funeral directors. Every single person who I dealt with was empathetic, professional, and caring. We first used Ashton's 31 years ago when our Dad passed away. At that time, we used the Cardean Street office. Recently, my Mum died and we used Ashton's in Lochee. Both offices are so, so good. I cannot think of enough superlatives to describe them. Today, I picked up my Mum's ashes from Cardean Street and the Receptionist, Zoe, epitomised professionalism. Absolutely fantastic. I would thoroughly recommend Ashton's to anyone who has sadly lost someone. The world would be a far, far better place if everyone acted in the way Ashton's do. Thanks Ashton's for all of your help.
I would have no hesitation in recommending Ashtons. From start to finish, Chris was first class and guided us through what is a very difficult process. The support, along with kindness and compassion will never be forgotten. Thank you so very much for giving my mother in law a wonderful send off.
I am very happy to pass on my experiences with James Ashton and Sons. Sadly, I have had to avail myself of the assistance of JA and Sons twice in the space of two years. Once for my uncle and recently for my dear mother. On both occasions the service was exemplary. We were very lucky to have funeral director, Jamie Anderson, managing both funerals and they were conducted with sensitivity, discretion, efficiency, respect and compassion. I wish to also thank Zoe and Drew especially, as well as the many others who were involved in making the process as comfortable as it could be. Thank you again.
From our first phone call to Ashtons Jamie was on hand to assist us whenever required. Having a dedicated person to oversee and guide the family through the whole process was very much appreciated. The wider team based in the office were very professional and efficient while remaining sensitive to the circumstances. Nothing was too much trouble. The family would highly recommend Ashtons.
I have recently had to arrange a funeral for my grandad. Though this was difficult, the whole process was faultless and I was made to feel at ease. We chose Ashtons as they had also carried out my grans funeral, 6 years previous which was also perfect. Cannot thank Jamie enough. He went above and beyond my expectations, nothing was too much trouble. He was very attentive, compassionate, caring and professional all at the same time. Everything was smooth and communication from him was fast and clear. My grandad was treated with much respect and dignity. Thankyou all again.
James Ashton have a long-held and fantastic reputation in Dundee for a good reason. They looked after my family and I so well after my Dad's death. The preparations, cremation, service and internment all went smoothly. I can't thank them enough for their care and respect, and for just being wonderful human beings!
Efficient, but more importantly, compassionate service at every stage. What could have been a process was made to feel human and special. We were made to feel supported. Thank you
A professional and compassionate service was provided by all at James Ashton & Son at a difficult time for our family. I would recommend the Company highly.
Myself and family cannot thank the professional service and and dignified manner of care Ashton's provided upon the death of my dad , we were looked after from start to finish and all dads wishes were taken care of.
Felt so looked after and nothing was too much. All the staff were courteous and friendly. Would definitely recommend them to anyone.
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