Funeral services
Non-religious funerals
A funeral does not have to be religious. It is a personal occasion that can be shaped around your loved one's wishes.
Tailored to your loved one
Non-religious funerals are becoming more common, and we offer a variety of non-religious funeral options. The service can be as traditional or as modern as you would like, for example:
- A non-religious graveside service
- A cremation
- A burial at sea
- A woodland funeral
We have been providing professional, bespoke funeral services for more than 50 years, and our priority is giving personal attention to every family who comes to us.
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Read our reviews on TrustpilotAll 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.
What non-religious funeral options are there?
The service can be as traditional or as modern as you would like, for example a non-religious graveside service, a cremation, a burial at sea or a woodland funeral.
What is a humanist funeral?
A ceremony that celebrates someone's life without including any religious aspects. We will talk with you about your loved one's beliefs and wishes, then create a service that suits them, with personal touches such as releasing doves, bagpipes or a horse drawn carriage.
What is woodland burial?
A natural burial ground where trees and native wildflowers are planted on and around the graves, so the burial ground itself becomes a living memory of those buried there. It can be part of a religious or non-religious funeral, and you can pair it with choices such as an eco friendly willow coffin.
We are here whenever you need us
Call our 24 hour line, or any of our four funeral homes.