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Independent Funeral Services in Garstang
Ascension Funerals is an independent family-run funeral director service owned and operated by Robert & Kathryn Caunce & family. With branches in Garstang, Caton, Morecambe, and Bolton-le-Sands, we provide comprehensive funeral services including burials, cremations, and memorial purchases. Our 24/7 service ensures support is available at any time, with a focus on personalisation and care. We offer pre-paid funeral plans through Golden Charter, eco-friendly options, and bespoke arrangements tailored to individual preferences. Our team handles all logistical aspects, from transportation and documentation to floral tributes and catering, ensuring dignity and professionalism throughout the process. 
Services
Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
Eco-Friendly Funerals
Cremation Services
Memorial Headstones
Horse-Drawn Hearse
Floral Tributes
Coffin Selection
Repatriation Services
Catering Arrangements
Funeral Stationery
Highlights and features
- 24/7 availability for immediate support
- Eco-friendly funeral options available
- Personalised pre-paid plans with Golden Charter
- Bespoke arrangements tailored to family needs
- Experienced team handling all logistical details
Associations and certifications
- National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors
What people say
24/7 availability
Eco-friendly options
Personalised service
Professional staff
Comprehensive support
Services
Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
Our Golden Charter pre-paid plans allow you to arrange and pay for your funeral in advance. This ensures your wishes are respected while providing financial security for loved ones. Plans cover funeral director fees and include allowances for third-party costs like cremation or burial fees. Payments are held in a protected trust, guaranteeing no future price increases for included services.
Eco-Friendly Funerals
We offer sustainable funeral options using biodegradable materials such as banana leaf, seagrass, and recycled cardboard coffins. These eco-conscious choices cater to environmentally aware families while maintaining traditional standards of care and dignity. Materials are sourced from renewable resources, aligning with modern sustainability values.
Memorial Headstones
Ascension Memorial Services provides custom headstones and cremation memorials tailored to cemetery regulations. Options include hand-carved or sandblasted inscriptions, with restoration services for existing memorials. Our stonemasons ensure lasting tributes that reflect personal preferences and family heritage.
Horse-Drawn Hearse
Our Victorian-style horse-drawn hearses add elegance to funerals, pulled by Friesian horses in traditional harness. This service includes professionally dressed attendants and a meticulously maintained hearse accommodating all coffin sizes. Ideal for families seeking a dignified, historically inspired tribute.
Repatriation Services
We arrange domestic and national repatriation using specially equipped vehicles, ensuring respectful transportation of deceased individuals. Our team handles all logistics, documentation, and coordination with authorities, providing seamless support for families requiring transfers to or from our service areas.
Questions
What pre-paid funeral plan options do you offer?
We partner with Golden Charter to provide pre-paid plans covering funeral director fees and third-party costs. Plans are flexible, allowing personalisation and payment plans.
Do you provide eco-friendly funeral services?
Yes, we offer biodegradable coffins made from banana leaf, seagrass, and recycled materials for environmentally conscious funerals.
Are your funeral services available outside regular hours?
Our team is available 24/7 for immediate assistance, with office appointments available outside standard business hours.
What areas do you serve?
We cover Garstang, Lune Valley, Lancaster, Morecambe, Wyre, Fylde, and surrounding Lancashire areas.
Can you help with memorial headstone design?
Yes, our stonemasons create custom headstones with hand-carved or sandblasted inscriptions tailored to cemetery regulations.
Do you offer horse-drawn funeral processions?
Yes, we provide Victorian-style horse-drawn hearses with Friesian horses for traditional, dignified funerals.
