Jennifer Ashe & Son Funeral Directors

Jennifer Ashe & Son Funeral Directors: funeral services in the West Midlands and Staffordshire

Jennifer Ashe & Son Funeral Directors is an independent, family-run funeral business operating in the West Midlands and Staffordshire region. Its work focuses on arranging funerals, caring for the deceased and supporting families before, during and after the service. The company states that it is a member of SAIF (National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors) and its funeral homes are subject to the association's quality assurance inspection programme and code of practice.

24-hour telephone support and first steps

The company maintains telephone support lines available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. When a death occurs, the team explains the immediate steps and, once the necessary checks have been made, arranges for the deceased to be brought into its local facilities. This service is offered whether the death occurs at home, in hospital or in a care setting. The company states that local care is provided by its own team of funeral and mortuary professionals.

Funeral packages and guide prices

The company offers several funeral packages that can be used for either cremation or burial. The prices shown relate solely to the funeral director's fees; third-party costs (crematorium, cemetery, church and others) are added depending on the type of funeral, the place of service and the family's choices. The website catalogue includes:

• Simple funeral package: £2,495. Funeral with attendance and essential elements included.
• Traditional funeral package: £2,995. Complete package for a traditional funeral service.
• Premium package: £3,895. A more refined option with additional personalised details; the company highlights it as the most popular.
• Horse-drawn carriage package: £3,995. Traditional option with a horse-drawn hearse.
• Unattended funeral package: £1,395. Simple service without a ceremony, with dignified care throughout the process.

Complementary services and types of funeral

In addition to the packages, the company offers services and materials related to funeral arrangements. It has its own floristry team that creates wreaths, bouquets and personalised floral tributes for families at all its branches. It also sells a range of coffins and caskets, including traditional, contemporary and personalised models, with specific brochures for the Steve Soult collections (Classic, Artiste, Signature, Persona and Stateside American Caskets).

The company designs and produces funeral stationery, such as orders of service and commemorative booklets. It also offers headstones and memorials, additional inscriptions and personalised advice for families who need it. For those choosing cremation, it offers a burial of ashes package and help with arranging the service, urns and memorials for cremated remains. It also offers EverWith memorial jewellery, Forever Urns and guidance on wills and probate.

The company arranges different types of funeral tailored to different traditions and communities: Afro-Caribbean, children's, Hindu, Muslim and Sikh. It also has its own in-house funeral celebrant for service planning and offers support with planning poems and music. For services, it has alternative funeral vehicles and vehicle hire available.

Pre-planning and aftercare

Jennifer Ashe & Son offers pre-paid funeral plans in partnership with Golden Charter, which allow you to record your wishes and discuss the available options with a member of the local team. The company also publishes obituaries and funeral notices with information about online donations. After the death, it offers bereavement support with practical information and ongoing local support in the weeks and months afterwards. It also provides information about local registrars and what to do when a death occurs.

Local presence and professional standards

The company has funeral homes in Willenhall, Brownhills, Oxley (Wolverhampton) and Hednesford. It serves families throughout the West Midlands and Staffordshire, and also travels to neighbouring or other counties when requested. Its private chapels of rest allow families to visit and spend time with their loved one. The company highlights its SAIF membership, which means its premises and professional standards are independently assessed.

Branches and locations

Willenhall branch: 19-21 New Road, Willenhall, West Midlands WV13 2BG · Telephone: 01902 937572

Brownhills branch: 78 High Street, Brownhills, West Midlands WS8 6EW · Telephone: 01543 378022

Oxley branch: 1-2 Three Tuns Parade, Stafford Road, Oxley, Wolverhampton WV10 6BA

Hednesford branch: 36 Market Street, Hednesford, Staffordshire WS12 1AF