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Funeral services

Memorial services

Sometimes a funeral cannot be everything you had imagined. A memorial service gives family and friends another chance to come together and remember.

A white rose and a lit candle beside a framed message

Remembering together

If circumstances mean the funeral cannot be as you had hoped, we can provide a meaningful funeral now, and an additional memorial or commemorative service later, once everyone can be together.

Call us to talk about what you have in mind, and we will help you plan it.

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What families say about us

Many local families choose us on personal recommendation. You can read what families have said about us, in their own words, on Trustpilot.

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Excellent 5.0 out of 5 from 312 reviews on Trustpilot (as shown on Trustpilot, 9 November 2026)

All of the team at East Durham Funeral Services are exceptional people.

At such a traumatic time they treated us all with kindness, compassion and respect.

Nothing was too much trouble.

All of our queries and questions were answered quickly and positively.

I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone.

AGC 6 February 2026 Review on Trustpilot (opens in a new tab)

Questions

Frequently asked questions

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What is a memorial service?

A memorial or commemorative service gives family and friends another chance to come together and remember. If circumstances mean the funeral cannot be as you had hoped, we can provide a meaningful funeral now and a memorial service later, once everyone can be together.

Do you offer support after the funeral?

Yes. We have an in house Cruse bereavement counsellor with 25 years' experience, and our staff are trained in counselling and bereavement support.

We are here whenever you need us

Call our 24 hour line, or any of our four funeral homes.

Call 0191 586 4322
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