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Traditional funerals in Stanley, Consett, Rowlands Gill, and Annfield Plain

Plan a Funeral that is Special and Unique, with Help from Our Caring and Compassionate Team

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It is our privilege to offer support with funeral planning

At Derwentside Funeral Service, we understand the challenges of providing a respectable tribute to your loved one. We understand that each service we plan needs to be as unique as the person we are saying goodbye to. You can trust our funeral directors to support you through the entire funeral planning process. We’ll help you to ensure that the funeral serves as a fitting and appropriate memorial, with each aspect of the service planned and arranged by our experienced and professional team, in collaboration with you.

If you have lost a loved one and would like a traditional funeral service that pays tribute to the unique life and cherished memories, reach out to Derwentside Funeral Service. We are an independent, family run business that was founded in 1981 and has 4 funeral homes serving the local communities of Annfield Plain, Rowlands Gill, Consett, and Stanley.

We are here to help you when it comes to saying goodbye and we provide:

• Advice, information, and communication at all times
• Guidance on the traditional funeral options available

• Help with paperwork, documentation and administration
• Removal and compassionate care of the deceased before, during and after the funeral service
• A range of traditional and modern coffins
• A choice of funeral vehicles

• Viewings at one of our 4 funeral homes in Stanley, Rowlands Gill, Annfield Plain, and Consett

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Helping to make each funeral unique, personal, and respectful

At Derwentside Funeral Services, we respect that everyone is unique, and even families who prefer to honour their loved one with a traditional funeral, still want to tailor it in a way that is personal to them. Our team are here to cater to all circumstances, and we offer a range of different funeral services. Choose options that include:

• Horse-drawn hearse • Flower arrangements • Unique fingerprint jewellery and other memorials
• Catering facilities for funerals and wakes • Order of service and memorial cards • Pre-paid funeral plans

We have local funeral homes in Stanley, Annfield Plain, Consett and Rowlands Gill, and we are only a phone call away. If you would like to explore your options and talk to a dedicated member of our team about planning a traditional funeral, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

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If you would like to view information on our other funeral options, please use the links below or get in touch with our team to speak to us directly. We are here to help you whenever you need us.

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To speak to our funeral planners about a traditional funeral, call Derwentside Funeral Service on
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