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

£1,750

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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

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    Just wanted to say a massive thank you to Natalie & her colleagues. She has been truly amazing, so professional & comforting. She carried out my nanas funeral back in January 25, really looked after my grandad after loosing his wife of 60+ years &…

    Jack Wood

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    Nicola made this amazing beautiful send off for my dad the company will always be recommended by me they made us proud of the send off they gave him

    Desiree Saul

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    Exceptional service from the team at Gateshead. Nicola helped us get through a very difficult time when arranging my sister’s funeral. She was helpful, caring and compassionate and was always there to answer any of our queries. Thank you from all the family.

    Ann Conroy

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    The team really went above and beyond for us and my dad. I felt really supported and updated with things. Natalie our funeral director was in regular contact which made me feel comforted that everything was under control. It is such a hard time for…

    Alex Bradley

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    Mrrs janet mcpherson funeral 28/07/2026,All the staff was absolutely fantastic from start to finish my mam Janet mcpherson would of been so proud of the hole service that yous give and on behalf of my self keith and me dad Colin mcpherson and the family…

    Keith Mcpherson

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    Natalie and the team were brilliant in every way from the start to the completion.

    Terry O’Neil

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    Nicola The family and I just wanted to say thank you so much for your help and support on all you have done You were kind compassionate and caring so much and your support was second to none. You made a difficult situationthat much more…

    Allan Hepple

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    My dad would have been proud and honoured to have his funeral and cremation arranged by Connor from Walker and Morrell Washington. From the very first moment we met Connor he helped us through this extremely hard time allowing us to talk about what we…

    Gillian Bowman

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    The Gateshead branch recently looked after our grandma, the service from start to finish was amazing especially from Nicola who kept in contact with the family the full time and took us through the full process. For such a sad and difficult time Nicola made…

    Georgia Waddle

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    Thank you to Walker & Morrell in supporting myself and my family through the loss of my mother. Natalie was professional throughout, communication was great- just the right amount. I felt my mother was at the heart of everything they did, from collecting her from…

    Alison McKenry

    Find us

    Gateshead

    Opening hours

    Monday - Friday, 10am-4:30pm

    Contact us

    01913 005 895

    Email us

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

    Contact us

    We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

    Call 0191 416 4160 visit branch or arrange a home visit