Reflect & Remember

An intimate gathering for up to 8 family and friends at the funeral home in our private Chapel of Rest, with the deceased present in their coffin.

In the following days, we take care of a dignified unattended cremation/burial, without family or mourners present.

With full support from our experienced Funeral Director and team, we are here to guide you every step of the way, creating a comforting and memorable tribute.

Professional Services

A dignified send off with no compromise on the quality of care, accompanied by an intimate service at our Chapel of Rest

  • Bringing the person who has died into our respectful and dignified care

  • 1-hour private gathering in the Funeral Home Chapel/Private Room for 4–8 attendees. (Deceased present)

  • Choice of music, to create a peaceful atmosphere for reflection and remembrance

  • Funeral Director in attendance share some thoughtful words (if requested)

  • Simple Foil Veneer Coffin

  • Our choice of local crematorium

  • Non-Ceremonial Vehicle and Staff to transport the deceased to the crematorium/burial ground

  • Complimentary scatter tube and local delivery of ashes (if requested)

Package Price:

£1,950

Price excludes Crematorium/Burial fees and any Disbursements and Third-Party Fees paid on your behalf such as venue hire, catering, flowers, order of service, guest/mourner transportation, etc. Embalming and certain additional products/services and upgrades can be added at additional costs.

No mourners present at crematorium.

Ashes Caskets, Urns, Keepsakes & Jewellery

We offer a wide range of high-quality ashes caskets, scatter tubes and urns as well as personal keepsakes and jewellery for you to treasure.

Why choose Walker & Morrell Funeral Directors

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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Alison McKenry

Professional Funeral Directors Services

Our professional funeral services cover all essential arrangements, including guidance with legal and administrative tasks and coordination with venues, flowers, online funeral notices and photo tributes. Certain products and services carry an additional charge. There is no reduction on package prices for services included which are not required or used.

Disbursements (Third-Party Fees)

Disbursements are payments made to third parties on your behalf. (These include, crematorium /cemetery fees, flowers etc.)

All prices shown exclude Disbursements and Third-Party Fees paid on your behalf.

Other Funeral Packages

Most Popular

Traditional Bespoke Funeral

Fully flexible to create a funeral as unique as your loved one.

From £2,755 Excludes coffin and third party fees

The price depends on the options you choose

  • Home arrangements are available, and viewing is at any time by appointment
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost
  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route

Wicker Funeral Package

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, inclusive of a Personalised Willow Coffin.

£3,750 Excludes third party fees

Additional services and products can added be for an extra cost

  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route
  • Includes Personalised Willow (Wicker) Coffin and Embalming
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost

Traditional Funeral Package

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, inclusive of a Wood Veneer Coffin.

£3,300 Excludes third party fees

  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Includes a Wood Veneer coffin and Embalming
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost

Attended Funeral

A restricted package covering the basic requirements for an attended funeral service

£2,545 Excludes third party fees

Additional products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Funeral to be held Monday to Friday Before 10:30am or after 3pm
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and ceremonial hearse as standard
  • Flowers, Orders of Service, Specialist Vehicles and unique touches can be added

Reflect & Remember

An intimate gathering for up to eight guests in a private room at our chapel of rest

£1,950 Excludes third party fees

Additional products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • 1 Hour private gathering at our funeral home for up to 8 attendees
  • Funeral Director in attendance to share some thoughtful words, if requested
  • Your choice of music to reflect and remember the person who has died, and the choice to have them present in their coffin
  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin
  • Ashes delivered to a local address in a complimentary scatter tube

Unattended Direct Cremation/Burial

Simple, dignified, no compromise on quality of care. Cremation or burial with no funeral service or mourners in attendance.

£1,750 Excludes third party fees

Limited products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin
  • No funeral service or mourners in attendance
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and non‑ceremonial vehicle

Our Locations

  • Gateshead

    Monday – Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

    10 Richmond Court, Old Durham Road, Newcastle, Gateshead, NE8 4AS

  • Leam Lane

    Monday - Friday, 10am-4:30pm

    6 Fewster Square, Gateshead, NE10 8XQ

  • Washington

    Monday – Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

    4 West View, Concord, Sunderland, Washington, NE37 2DT

Memorial Masonry

Whether you have chosen burial or cremation, a memorial is a lasting tribute and offers a special place to reflect on memories. We can help you create the perfect memorial for your loved one, with a large selection of styles to choose from.

Masonry

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 0191 416 4160 visit branch or arrange a home visit