At the heart of the Gateshead community

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£1,700

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Part of Funeral Partners Limited

Independent reviews by Much Loved

    About Us

    Established in 2002, our Gateshead funeral home is located on Old Durham Road. If you are arriving by car to meet with us or visit your loved one in our Chapel of Rest there is parking available.

    We can help to plan religious and non-religious funeral services and serve many different communities. 

    Our experienced and caring team will advise and support you at every stage of the funeral planning process, with a wide range of funeral options and transparent pricing.

    Our Gateshead funeral home is open from Monday to Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm. Funeral home opening times may vary over bank holidays, but we are always available on the telephone 24 hours a day, every day of the week.

    If you would like support and advice from Walker & Morrell Funeral Directors in Gateshead please don’t hesitate to come and see, contact us on 01914 785 415, or we can arrange a home visit.

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    Latest Reviews

    Much Loved

    Walker and Morrell provided outstanding care and professionalism during a very difficult time. They were compassionate, organized, and attentive to every detail, making the process stress-free and dignified. Highly recommended for their empathy and dedication.

    Debby Kitchen

    Much Loved

    We came into contact with Walker & Morrell when we sadly lost my sister, Sheila. Obviously, this was a very difficult time for the entire family, but, thanks to the compassion, professionalism and sensitivity of Natalie from Walker & Morrell, who oversaw the arrangements from…

    Georgina Hutchinson

    Much Loved

    I found native and her team really amazing from start to finish they gavid my David care all shown with love

    Julie taylor

    Google

    Natalie and the team could not have been more helpful and understanding. She ensured everything fulfilled our needs with sincerity and compassion. Providing a check list and providing everything required. Checking in throughout the process to ensure everything was right. Natalie instilled care and trust…

    Lynne

    Google

    On behalf of our family I just want to say a huge heartfelt thankyou to Nicola and Andy, for everything that they did for us at the difficult time of my dad passing away. The care an empathy given was second to none, Nicola was…

    Lisa Murray

    Google

    A lovely service was provided for my late Father. From meeting Martin and Conor soon after my Father's passing we knew he was in good hands. All our concerns were taken care of from putting together the service at the crematorium to arranging the venue…

    Steven Winder

    Google

    Huge thank you to Nicola and the Walker Morrell team for everything you have done for our family over the past few of weeks, always with empathy and sensitivity from the very first phone call. You provided just right level of guidance and direction when…

    Richard Alcock

    Google

    There’s nothing we can pick fault with. Aimee was amazing. We used your Services for our dad and Mam was happy to arrange with you for her funeral. Aimee was compassionate and empathetic at all times and gave us space to make decisions that felt…

    Tricia Staley

    Google

    Extremely helpful and welcoming from the get go, walker and Morrell staff were absolutely fantastic with me through an extremely difficult time in my life. I can’t thank or praise them enough for their service and kindness throughout. An absolute credit to the funeral industry.

    naomi etchells

    Google

    In our darkest days, Walker and Morrell took my beloved Dad into their care - they did a wonderful job. All the staff I encountered on my visits to the Washington office were very professional, warm and friendly. Natalie is an outstanding credit to the…

    Sheena Bell

    Find us

    Gateshead

    Opening hours

    Monday – Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

    Contact us

    01914 785 415

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    Branch opening hours may vary over bank holidays but we are available via telephone 24hrs a day

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    We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

    Call 0191 416 4160 visit branch or arrange a home visit