At the heart of the Gateshead community

Open Monday - Friday, 10am-4:30pm - Phone lines open 24/7
01913 005 895
6 Fewster Square, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE10 8XQ

Prices from

£1,700

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Part of Funeral Partners Limited

Independent reviews by Much Loved

    About us

    Walker & Morrell Funeral Directors in Leam Lane is on Fewster Square.

    We can help plan services for many different cultures and faiths, as well as those with no religious beliefs.

    The funeral home does not have free parking if you are arriving by car. Please use the Fewster Square – Meresyde car park which is free and only a short walk to our branch. We are a 26 minute walk from Pelaw Metro Station. Our closest bus stop is Leam Lane Estate Fewster Square Bus Stop serving Houghton Le Spring, Whickham, Chester le Street, Birtley, Penshaw, Shiney Row, Boldon Colliery, Hebburn, Wardley, Heworth, Pelaw, Dunston, Springwell Village, Wrekenton, Bournmoor and Fencehouses.

    Our funeral home has a portable ramp to allow a wheelchair user access. Please get in touch if you require a ramp to enter to allow quick entry for your visit. We do not have a disabled toilet. We are happy to arrange a home visit if you prefer.

    We have a private chapel of rest to enable families to spend time with their loved ones.

    Our Gateshead funeral home is open Monday – Friday, 10am-4:30pm. We are always available on the telephone 24 hours a day, every day of the week.

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

    If you would like support and advice from Walker & Morrell Funeral Directors in Gateshead please don’t hesitate to contact us on 01913 005 895, email walkerandmorrell.leamlane@funeralpartners.co.uk or we can arrange a home visit.

    Featured Reviews

    Google

    We used walker & morrell for my mam's funeral and I couldn't fault them one bit, they explained everything and guided us through what was a difficult time with the utmost care.

    Julie Jones

    Google

    Natalie was so supportive, friendly and approachable. Very professional and we appreciated her guidance throughout the process to give Dad the send off he wanted

    Elaine Hold

    Google

    Can't fault them at all

    Colin Stratton

    Google

    Natalie handled our case with nothing but compassion, respect and kindness with our baby Teddys funeral. We genuinely wouldn’t of been able to cope as well if it wasn’t for Natalie helping us along the way and giving us the best opportunity of having such…

    Bronwynn Atkinson

    Google

    Walker and Morrell provided outstanding care and professionalism at a very difficult time. They were compassionate, respectful and made the entire process feel calm and well managed. We are very grateful for their support and would highly recommend them to anyone needing a funeral director.…

    Barry Turnbull

    Google

    I would like to thank Nicola for taking care of my Mam and looking after me and my family during a very sad and difficult time. Nicola is professional, respectful, compassionate and friendly, also many thanks to Hayley for being there for us when we…

    Annette Graham

    Google

    Nicola helped guide us through the most difficult time of our lives after our son, Robin, was born sleeping. She was incredibly kind and patient with us during the whole process - we had (thankfully) never needed to plan a funeral before so really didn’t…

    Kate Bell

    Google

    Through the hardest time of my life everyone made it so smooth and issue free. Massive thank you to Natalie and Conor. Cant thank you guys enough…

    Julie Middleton

    Google

    We recently had the funeral of Sister Assumpta, of Oaklea Convent, Sunderland.I can highly recommend Walker and Morrell, and especially Aimee Hughes. All was perfectly done and the family were all very happy at the professionalism and attention to detail. Many thanks to all involved.…

    Patricia Shoulder

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    At a time in your life when you lose someone you love dearly you are full of sadness and anxiety about their passing. The next stage is their funeral and our family were very fortunate my loved one pre booked their funeral with Walker &…

    Angela Lawson

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    Gateshead

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    6 Fewster Square, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE10 8XQ

    Opening hours

    Monday - Friday, 10am-4:30pm

    Contact us

    01913 005 895

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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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