At the heart of the Gateshead community

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

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    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.

    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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    Featured Reviews

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    Hayley and Sam were super helpful throughout, Lynn helped massively too. The service was perfect. Thank you

    Gillian Gow

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    In the worst of times that any family has to go through I can't say enough good things about Sam and Carolyn from Walker and Morrell Washington branch for bringing comfort to the family. My partner requested a Direct Cremation and after speaking to Sam…

    Lee McNally

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    My family and I are incredibly grateful to everyone at Walker & Morrell for the care and support they gave us following the loss of my Nanna. In particular, Sam and Carolyn were exceptional. From the very beginning, they treated us with genuine warmth, patience…

    Mark Lambert

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    Excellent company. Didn't have to worry about anything. Connor was lovely, and the family new we were in good hands.

    Pauline Zein-Elabdin

    Google

    Walker & Morrells were outstanding when organising my father’s funeral. They were respectful, professional and unbelievably supportive. I would fully recommend Walker & Morrells.

    Ian Carr

    Google

    Nicola and the team provided exceptional support to the family throughout the funeral process and conducted a highly professional service

    gowsiki kiritharan

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    I couldn’t thank them enough from the minute they received the phone call off my mam about my brother up until we laid him to rest yesterday they’ve been brilliant. They’ve been so sympathetic, supportive, understanding, showed empathy and guided us during this difficult time.…

    Danielle Bennett

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    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

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    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

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    Gateshead

    Opening hours

    Monday – Friday: 8:30am - 4:30pm

    Contact us

    01914 785 415

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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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    We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

    Call 0191 416 4160 visit branch or arrange a home visit