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

We've been caring for the people of Darlington since 1910. At Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors, formerly Meyell Funeral Services, we know that every detail matters.
From handling the paperwork to advising on the little touches that make the day feel right, we’re here to support you.
With clear pricing and options to fit your needs and budget, we will guide you through every decision with care and compassion, at a pace that feels right for you.
If you are weighing up the options, we can explain the difference between an attended funeral in Darlington and an unattended funeral in Darlington. There are more of our funeral directors in County Durham nearby.
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
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
Your local funeral director will be happy to talk through the options and help you understand costs. You can also view our Standardised price list, Additional options price list and Crematoria prices

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

Whether you prefer a simple bouquet, wreath, spray or coffin display we are here to help you with your decision

From a printed order of service to bookmarks and memorial cards, we can help you create stationery that reflects the occasion.
At our branch we can offer the following facilities
Multi-faith chapel of rest
Our Chapel of Rest provides a peaceful space where you can spend time with the person who has died and say goodbye in your own way, with compassionate support from our team if needed.
A choice of transport
We offer a choice of traditional and bespoke funeral transport, allowing families to personalise the funeral and celebrate their loved one in a way that feels right for them.
A truly local service
As part of the local community, we have trusted connections with local florists, celebrants, venues and places of worship. This local knowledge helps us make arrangements smoothly, while creating a funeral that reflects the life of the person who has died.
Rated 4.98 / 5 based on 48 reviews.
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
So pleased I chose them at such a difficult time in my life! I can't thank them enough they were professional & did an absolutely brilliant job from start to finish meeting my every need nothing was a problem for them.. I'd 100% recommend them. Thank you so much x
Glyn Bolton, 7 June 2026
Many thanks to Helen and the amazing team at Meynelle & Mason, North Road, Darlington! Can’t say enough about how professionally and smoothly Helen handled our
unusual circumstance.
Helen and her team organised a funeral service within a week which was almost impossible and more than that nothing was too much trouble! We were constantly reassured that our loved one was in very caring hands. Loved the printed Oder of service…beautifully presented. Thank you for going above and beyond Helen! You have given us a sense of peace knowing our beloved is in safe and caring hands.
Shirley Andrew and family
shirley Dennis, 23 April 2026
