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
Open Monday – Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm - Phone lines open 24/7
01914 785 415
10 Richmond Court, Old Durham Road, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE8 4AS
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£1,700
Find out more *excl. third party feesWalker & 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.
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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Opening hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Branch opening hours may vary over bank holidays but we are available via telephone 24hrs a day
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