Established in 1954 and proudly owned by Charles E Ashton, C E Ashton & Son is a trusted family-run funeral service with over 70 years of dedicated care and support to the local community.

With chapels of rest in both Pontefract and Castleford, we offer a compassionate, professional approach to help you honour your loved one’s life with dignity and respect.

Whether you require a traditional service or a more personal tribute, we are here to guide you every step of the way.

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 Michelle thomas 
 
12 August 2026
 
 
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Professional and compassionate care
So professional and compassionate. They treated my granddaughter, Thea Mae, with incredible dignity, love, and respect. Their kindness and support were truly comforting during such a challenging time, and nothing was ever too much trouble. Thank you to everyone who helped us through.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Glynn Humphries 
 
20 July 2026
 
 
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Professional and compassionate
We cant thank Alison,Dean,Charlotte,Matt and Luke for all their support following the loss of our Mum. You have helped us during such a difficult time, providing compassion and genuine support for the whole family. No ask was too much. 
From our family to yours, we can’t thank you enough.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Geoff Gill 
 
24 April 2026
 
 
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Take away the stress
When my wife passed away in Pinderfield hospital I did not have a clue of what to do next. Apart from loosing my wife Marion of 44 happy years marriage I was at a total loss of how to proceed going forward. My daughter Sylvia took matters in hand and contacted Ashtons.

Debbie arrived at the house and explained all the options and costs going forward. Our meeting was conducted with compassion by Debbie and a plan was drawn up.

Come the day of the funereal Luke and his team took total control and everything went perfectly.

I have no hesitation in recommending Ashtons to anyone, let the proffinals 
take control and relieve you of the stress on the day.

Thanks Debbie, Luke and the team.

Geoff Gilltake away the
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Sally Sallett 
 
11 April 2026
 
 
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Highly Recommended
I would like to commend Luke & all the team at Ashtons for the way they handled Peter's direct cremation. They have been amazing from the prompt, sensitive home collection, to the return of ashes. Throughout the process Ashtons have shown kindness, understanding and professionalism for which we, as a family, are most grateful.

Their knowledge and experience helped ease the distress of such a time.

I'd not hesitate to recommend their services to anyone, unsure of where to turn at such a sad time.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Barry Roebuck 
 
13 March 2026
 
 
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Kind and professional service
Can’t thank Luke and the team enough, I would like to thank them all, for making a painful time more bearable with such a kind, professional and dignified service
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Jayne 
 
25 December 2025
 
 
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An excellent service provided.
I would like to thank the Glasshoughton team. They listened to my requests and provided exactly what I want for my mums funeral. They were thoughtful, respectful and kind throughout the whole process. I would highly recommend their services.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Deborah Wright 
 
9 July 2025
 
 
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I would wish to thank all the staff at Ashtons for all their assistance in arranging my dad's funeral.  They have been amazing from the first phone call all the way through. Throughout the process Ashtons have shown kindness, understanding and professionalism for which I am truly grateful.  Nothing was too much trouble and their knowledge and experience helped make my dad's send off truly special.

Thank you so much. Best wishes to you all.
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 amy barron 
 
4 July 2025
 
 
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I honestly can't thank you guys enough. The quality of after life care you gave my mum (janine Sharon cook) was above and beyond. What a great team of people
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Tara Elizaveth 
 
21 March 2025
 
 
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I honestly can’t thank you all enough, from start to finish you have given us full support and comfort in one of the most hardest times, you’ve taken care of the most important person of our lives with so much care,compassion and dignity…I know my mum would of been so grateful of the care she was given from you, and a massive thank you to Charlotte who made my mum look just her perfect self, thank you all so much it will never be forgotten 🕊️
  
 
 
 
 
 
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 Freya Duffield 
 
18 October 2024
 
 
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You guys are so respectful and overall just completely lovely. You treated my family with such respect and friendliness. Thank you so much, charlotte made my nan look lovely and luke stayed to chat with us and honestly it just took the edge off it all
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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