What To Consider When Arranging A Funeral

A sad and undeniable fact of life is that we will all know someone who has passed away, and one day, you may find yourself in a position where you have to arrange a funeral. At James Ashton & Son Funeral Directors in Dundee, we’ve cared for families since 1910 and operate a 24/7 service…

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How can I afford the cost of a funeral?

There’s no easy way of saying this: the cost of giving your loved ones a ‘decent send-off’ is rising dramatically. You might have heard about ‘funeral poverty’ in the press, where families are simply unable to cover the cost of their loved one’s funeral service. Funeral poverty has increased 50% over the last 5 years….

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How Can I Pay For My Funeral In Advance?

The phrase ‘peace of mind’ gets used a lot these days because it’s a feeling everyone wants. To feel calm, reassured, with no worries, fears or stress. But peace of mind can be difficult to find, especially when there are so many unknowns in life, and so much we can’t control. That’s why we recommend…

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Floral Tributes for Funerals

Flowers can help us to express feelings that are otherwise difficult to articulate – they enable us to show our sympathy and condolence at times of loss and mourning. By selecting flowers that were significant in the life of your loved one, they’re also a beautiful way to add a personal touch to a funeral…

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