Coffins and urns
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Rated 5/5
Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors
25 Front Street, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AA
About our Wingate branch
We've been caring for the people of Wingate since the 1908s. At Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors, formerly Speckmans Funeral Directors, 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 Wingate and an unattended funeral in Wingate. There are more of our funeral directors in County Durham nearby.
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Experts in care
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Supporting communities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Local teams
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
Visiting us
We are located on the main road through Wingate and there is car parking available at the branch.
- 25 Front Street, Wingate, County Durham, TS28 5AA
Call 24 hours a day:
01429 838199
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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
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
The final price depends on what you choose
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
Add a personal touch
Floral tributes
Whether you prefer a simple bouquet, wreath, spray or coffin display we are here to help you with your decision
Service stationary
From a printed order of service to bookmarks and memorial cards, we can help you create stationery that reflects the occasion.
Our facilities
At our branch we can offer the following facilities
- Included:
Wash and dress
Access to facilities for ritual washing and dressing, allowing families to care for the person who has died in line with their faith and traditions, with support from our experienced team.
- Included:
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.
- Included:
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.
- Included:
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.
Reviews for Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors
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
Keeping everybody informed
When you arrange a funeral with us, we can set up a free online funeral notice – a personalised webpage that lets you share funeral details.
FAQs
We're here to answer all your questions. If anything isn't clear, please ask us.
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