Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
With an established presence in Darlington, our funeral directors bring together years of experience and genuine compassion to support families through a difficult time. We have invested in comfortable, modern facilities to care for your loved one, and our dedicated teams are committed to dignified, professional service at every stage. Call your local funeral home any time, day or night, for caring guidance.
Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Darlington or an unattended funeral in Darlington, and help you choose memorials in Darlington when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in County Durham.
If you are planning a cremation, your local funeral director can arrange a service at any crematorium in line with your wishes. As part of the same business group, we work closely with Wear Valley Crematorium, located at Coundon, near Bishop Auckland, which may be a convenient option for local families.
We are located on North Road on the junction of Shildon Street, with parking near Darlington town centre.
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £3,659
Total price: £1,645
The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.
Our prices include all the essentials
The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.
What affects the cost?
You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 50 reviews.
Helen Tamsin and Havi were all amazing They were all very professional and caring
Helen guided us through the process of what was needed for my mothers funeral She checked in on us regularly and ensured we were happy with everything
Tamsin was very caring She looked after my mother in the funeral home and was very compassionate and kind
Havi was an amazing celebrant She captured my mother’s personality and was able to relate it in her eulogy
Angela Johnston, 29 October 2026
We can't thank Andrew, Havi and the team enough for a beautiful and dignified service for Liz which we will be forever grateful for.
They were very understanding and compassionate in what was an extremely difficult time.
We would highly recommend Meynell & Mason funeral services.
Thank you so much.
Norman and family
Norman Brown, 13 October 2026
I cannot speak highly enough of Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors. From the very first moment, Andrew and the team showed genuine compassion and professionalism, guiding me through every step with care and clarity. They consistently reassured me that our loved one was in very caring hands, something that brought immense comfort to me and my family during a very difficult time. Everything was handled with exceptional attention to detail — the service was beautifully organised, and we received so many positive comments from family and friends about how thoughtful and well‑managed it all was. Their dedication to providing a seamless, respectful experience was evident throughout, with professionalism from start to finish Meynell & Mason truly embody what a caring, local funeral director should be. Their support made a difficult time feel a little lighter, and I’m deeply grateful for the kindness they showed myself and my family.
Mark Godwin, 31 August 2026
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
What to look for when comparing funeral directors – local availability, itemised pricing, the care given to the person who has died, and how well they listen.
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.