Find out why New Ash Green is more than just another Kent village. It’s where modern living meets countryside charm, all built around a strong community spirit.
And it’s closer than you think to everything you love about rural Kent.
Nestled in the heart of Kent, New Ash Green is a village with a distinctive charm and a rich history. Developed between 1966 and 1971 by Span and architect Eric Lyons, it was envisioned as a modern community blending contemporary design with the serenity of rural life – this hyperlink. Spanning 429 acres, with only 190 acres developed, the village was designed to house approximately 5,000 to 6,000 residents, fostering a close-knit community atmosphere [1].
Reaching New Ash Green is straightforward, whether you’re driving or using public transport.
New Ash Green offers a variety of activities and venues catering to diverse interests.
Families in New Ash Green have access to quality educational institutions.
In times of loss, having a supportive and understanding funeral director is invaluable. Welham Jones Funeral Directors, with our nearby funeral home located in Borough Green, is approximately 8 miles from New Ash Green, making it a convenient choice for residents seeking compassionate and professional funeral services.
As a family-run business (visit our website) with over 25 years of experience, we combine the resources of a larger company with the personal touch of a smaller, family-oriented firm. Our deep commitment to the communities we serve ensures that each family receives personalised and empathetic support during difficult times.
For residents of New Ash Green, the proximity of Welham Jones in Borough Green offers a comforting presence, ensuring that professional and compassionate assistance is readily available when you need it.
When someone you love passes away, support and kindness matter most.
Here’s how we can support your family with our funeral services:
As your local funeral directors near New Ash Green, Welham Jones offers a hand of friendship and guidance during life’s toughest moments, making a difficult time a little easier.
Compassionate care is always just around the corner in Borough Green.
Here are clear, easy-to-follow driving directions from New Ash Green to our funeral home in Borough Green:
Begin your journey at North Square in New Ash Green. Head south towards North Square, then make a right onto North Square itself.
Next, turn left onto Ash Road. Follow Ash Road, turning left again to stay on it. Continue straight onto The Street, then follow this road as it becomes South Ash Road. Keep driving ahead as South Ash Road transitions into Ash Lane.
When you reach the end of Ash Lane, turn left onto London Road (A20). Continue along the A20 until you come to a roundabout, where you’ll take the second exit, staying on London Road (A20). At the next roundabout, take the third exit to remain on London Road (A20).
Continue until you reach another roundabout, then take the third exit onto the A227. After approximately 1.5 miles, Welham Jones Funerals & Memorials will be on your left at 43 Western Road, Borough Green, Sevenoaks, TN15 8AL.
[1] New Ash Green Background, via the Span Kent website, http://www.span-kent.co.uk/background.html
[2] Eaglesfield Equestrian Centre (W Yoke Rd, New Ash Green, Sevenoaks TN15 7HT), via Google Maps, https://maps.app.goo.gl/5HmL1PLcm9FEuLdx5
[3] The Royal Oak, via Google Maps, https://maps.app.goo.gl/7fVqqX9EDLNT5SQ86
[4] The White Swan (Ash Rd, Ash, New Ash Green, Sevenoaks TN15 7HJ), via Google Maps, https://maps.app.goo.gl/AQKvBEznvQhSfdJV9
[5] Oink Oink BBQ website https://www.oinkoinkbbq.co.uk/contact/
[6] Oink Oink BBQ (110 Caling Croft, New Ash Green, Longfield DA3 8PZ) via Google Maps, https://maps.app.goo.gl/bQydZ2nXEpUra9Cb9
[7] New Ash Green Rugby Club website https://www.newashgreenrfc.com/contact
[8] New Ash Green Rugby Club (The Pavilion, Punch Croft, New Ash Green, Longfield DA3 8HS), via Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/PAHibWxg6BuTUS4z7
[9] New Ash Green Shopping Centre (8JB, The Row, New Ash Green, Longfield DA3 8JB) via Google Maps, https://maps.app.goo.gl/XRUHzSm8wkZGdFdr7
[10] Your Pottery Barn webiste https://www.yourpotterybarn.co.uk/contact
[11] Your Pottery Barn (Hillview, Hartley Bottom Rd, Hartley, New Ash Green, Longfield DA3 8LJ), via Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/HyDvPVUhaH6fqz9F7
[12] New Ash Green Primary School website https://www.new-ash.kent.sch.uk/contact/
[13] New Ash Green Primary School, via Google Maps https://maps.app.goo.gl/LgijFuYorKK5SGiN8
The location is easy. Deciding the flower arrangements, slightly trickier. But, when planning a funeral, we hear many family members say that writing the eulogy is the hardest part. Where do I start? What are people expecting me to say? How can I possibly epitomise an entire life in just one speech? With over thirty years of experience helping families across West Kent and South East London arrange funerals, we know how daunting this task can be. That’s why we’ve put together a practical guide, with tips to help you write and deliver a eulogy that truly honours your loved one.
How would you like your life to be commemorated? A recent survey suggests that, while some traditional funeral elements remain evergreen choices, some contemporary ideas are gaining definite ground among those thinking about their own funerals.
When you lose a loved one, you suddenly have only weeks to prepare their funeral – at a time when you are dealing with your own grief, and probably that of people close to you and the deceased. These key questions will help you choose a funeral director who will work with you to shape the farewell you would wish your loved one to have.
