About Us
Walker & Morrell Funeral Directors in Gateshead is on Old Durham Road.
We can help plan services for many different cultures and faiths, as well as those with no religious beliefs.
The funeral home has free parking if you are arriving by car to the rear of the branch. Please access via St Edmund’s Road and Richmond Court. We are a 15 minute walk from Gateshead Stadium and Gateshead Metro Stations. Our closest bus stop is Old Durham Road-St Edmunds Road 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. We can convert this into a service venue to hold a small service.