Attended funerals in County Durham

An attended funeral is a full funeral service with family and friends there. We have several funeral directors in County Durham, each able to arrange one with you.

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Derek Moss Funeral Directors

  • 190 Front Street, Durham, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3AZ
  • 0191 338 8894
Meynell and Mason Funeral Home Hartlepool on Park Road

Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors

  • 129 Park Road, Hartlepool, County Durham, TS26 9HT
  • 01429 862021
Meynell and Mason Funeral Home Wingate Front Street

Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors

  • 25 Front Street, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AA
  • 01429 838199
Meynell and Mason Funeral Home Newton Aycliffe Stephenson Way

Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors

  • Cemetery Chapel, Stephenson Way, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7DF
  • 01325 301405
Meynell and Mason Funeral Home Darlington on North Road

Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors

  • 148/150 North Road, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 2EJ
  • 01325 382542

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Setting a standard for every funeral

Our team in County Durham is there for you from the moment you call, to the day of the funeral and beyond. Every attended funeral includes our:

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    Kindness and support

    Our team will listen, guide, and take care of all the details. From handling the paperwork to advising on the little touches that make the day feel right.

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    Experience

    We've arranged funerals for families of every faith, background and situation. Whatever you're thinking – traditional, personal, or something alternative – you’ll be looked after by people who have made it happen before.

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    Professional care

    We’ll look after the person who has died with respect, in our first-class facilities. When the day arrives, we can dress them in their clothes or a simple gown. You can also decide how you would like their hair and makeup prepared.

Add a personal touch

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Coffins and caskets

Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

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Urns and keepsakes

Keep them close with an urn, scatter tube, garden memorial or piece of memorial jewellery.

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Memorials

Create a lasting place of remembrance. Somewhere to return to, reflect and remember.

Trusted by families across the UK

Talk to someone in County Durham

Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.

FAQs

We're here to answer all your questions. If anything isn't clear, please ask us.

Helpful organisations

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Grief after bereavement

Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.

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Help with funeral costs

If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.

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Report the death

There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.

Advice and guidance

Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.

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Talk to your local branch to get a quote

Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.