Frequently Asked Questions
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If the death is at home or in a care home, contact the deceased's GP or the medical service. Once a medical professional has confirmed the passing, you can contact your chosen funeral director to bring your loved one into their care.
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We have 4 branches located in
Caton, Lancaser
Garstang, Preston
Morecambe
Bolton-le-Sands
However, we have conducted funerals across the UK
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An independent funeral director is a privately owned, usually family-run business that is not part of a large corporate chain or conglomerate.
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An unattended cremation means that someone who has died is taken from their place of death, cremated without any funeral service and with no mourners in attendance. The ashes can be returned to their next of kin, if requested.
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Yes. You can choose a religious service, a non-religious or humanist service, or no service at all. The ceremony can be highly personalised with your choice of music, poems, and tributes
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While black is traditional, it is no longer mandatory. Any dark, muted, or conservative clothing is appropriate. Always check the invitation or speak with the family, as some may request bright colours to celebrate the person's life
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We work alongside a range of cremated remains jewellery stockists bringing you wide selection of products from necklaces, cufflinks, paperweights, charm beads, earrings, rings and personalised writing engraved jewellery.
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We pride ourselves on being a true independant family run and family owned funeral directors. Owned and run by Robert & Kathryn Caunce along with their two children, Thomas & Rebekah we have decades of knowledge and experience to help you during a difficult time. Also with the help of Rebekah’s husband, Anthony and also Kathryn’s Dad, Leonard who is 91 years old and was an undertaker himself in the Lune Valley area.
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Call us on any of our contact numbers or you can send us an email to info@ascensionfunerals.co.uk and a member of the team will be in touch with the next stages to help and guide you through this difficult time.
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Our contact numbers are:
01995 605548 - Garstang Branch
01524 770886 - Caton Branch
01524 424072 - Morecambe Branch
01524 736166 - Bolton-le-Sands Brach