Rated 5/5
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Funeral directors in Wingate

Our local funeral directors in Wingate are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

01429 838199
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Serving the Wingate area

Our funeral directors in Wingate are Meynell & Mason, on the main road through the village. Whatever kind of service you have in mind, your family will be looked after with the same care. When you feel ready, you'll sit down with one of our team, tell us a little about the person you've lost, and work through each decision in turn. The team here is experienced and part of the village. Call our funeral home in Wingate and tell us what you have in mind.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Wingate or an unattended funeral in Wingate, and help you choose memorials in Wingate when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in County Durham.

Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors, Wingate branch

Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors, Wingate

We are located on the main road through Wingate and there is car parking available at the branch.

Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £3,659

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£2,695
  • A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • A traditional hearse
  • Care in our first class facilities
Estimated third-party costs
£964
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£3,659

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,645

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,645
  • A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • Care in our first class facilities
  • A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
Total estimated cost
£1,645

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

How do funeral costs vary?

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.

01429 838199
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Wingate

Rated 4.87 / 5 based on 30 reviews.

Rated 5/5

We cannot thank Terry enough for the outstanding professionalism, care, and compassion shown while arranging and conducting my auntie’s funeral. From the very first meeting, you treated our family with kindness, patience, and understanding during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Every detail was handled with such dignity and respect, which gave us great comfort and reassurance throughout the entire process. What started as professional support quickly became something much more personal, and I truly feel that I have made friends for life through such kindness and genuine care shown to our family.

The service itself was beautifully organised and reflected my auntie perfectly. Your attention to detail, thoughtful approach, and calm manner helped everything run smoothly, allowing our family to focus on remembering and celebrating her life. Nothing ever felt too much trouble, and you were always available to answer questions, offer guidance, and support us every step of the way.

A very special thank you also goes to Jean, who cared for my auntie so beautifully in the chapel of rest, popping in to see her a talking to her. Knowing she was looked after with such gentleness, dignity, and respect brought enormous comfort to our family. Jean’s kindness and compassion during such an emotional time will never be forgotten and meant more to us than words can express.

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Terry’s dad, Ben, and the other bearers for the care, dignity, and professionalism shown while carrying my auntie’s coffin down to the cemetery. We are especially grateful to Terry’s dad for taking the time, straight after attending another funeral, to personally collect my auntie from the care home. Such dedication, compassion, and respect shown to both my auntie and our family during this difficult time will never be forgotten. The kindness and support from everyone involved made an incredibly emotional day much easier to bear.

Your professionalism was truly outstanding, but it was your genuine compassion and care that made such a lasting impression on us all. You went above and beyond to ensure the day was special, meaningful, and respectful, and for that we will always be grateful.

On behalf of our whole family, thank you again for everything you have done. We would not hesitate to highly recommend your services to anyone looking for someone who will handle such an important occasion with kindness, dignity, and exceptional professionalism.”

Kirsty Martindale, 16 May 2026

Rated 5/5

Very easy to deal with and Helen was very helpful explaning the the way things would happen. Putting my mind at rest,thank you.

Richard Robinson, 12 May 2026

Rated 5/5

Everything from start to finish was professional

Marjorie Walton, 23 February 2026

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