Since 1971
Horden
Normandale House, Fifth Street, Horden, SR8 4BU
0191 586 5178Visits by appointment. Call us any time to arrange.
View branchPeterlee Head Office
Funeral directors in Peterlee
The Manse, Bede Way, Peterlee, SR8 1AD
When someone close to you dies, our Peterlee team is a phone call away, day or night. We can talk you through the first steps, bring your loved one into our care, and visit you at home if that is easier.
Phone, 24 hours
Opening times
Open 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
Phone lines are answered 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
About our Peterlee branch
Our Head Office on Bede Way
Peterlee is home to our Head Office, at The Manse on Bede Way. It has a private lounge and a Chapel of Rest, so families can visit their loved one close to home, by appointment, as often as they wish.
East Durham Funeral Service has been family owned since 1971, and the same local team looks after you from the first call to the day of the funeral and afterwards.
Nearby communities
Our Peterlee funeral home is our nearest branch for Castle Eden, Shotton Colliery and Haswell.
Find us
The Manse, Bede Way, Peterlee, SR8 1AD
We are always happy to give directions over the phone.
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A funeral that reflects the person
From a traditional procession to a simple or humanist ceremony, our Peterlee team will explain your options plainly and arrange each detail to your wishes.
Traditional funeralsA full service and procession, with our hand crafted silver Jaguar hearse and limousines.
Bespoke and personalisedMusic, colours and personal touches that reflect a life, including horse drawn or motorcycle hearses.
Religious and non-religiousChurch and faith services with your minister, or celebrant led and humanist ceremonies.
Burial and woodland burialChurchyard, cemetery and natural burial options explained plainly.
Chapels of restA peaceful, private room at our Peterlee and Trimdon Grange funeral homes. Visit by appointment, as often as you wish.
Our vehicle fleetChauffeur driven limousines seat seven, collecting you and returning you home or to the reception.
Why choose us
Why Peterlee families choose us
- Since 1971Family owned and run
- SAIF standardsEvery service completed to them
- Qualified embalmerBritish Institute of Embalmers
- Cruse trainedIn house bereavement counsellor
Funeral notices
Funeral notices in the Peterlee area
Letting people know that someone has died is never easy. We offer a complimentary funeral notice service through our Facebook page, a simple and respectful way to share the funeral details with family and friends.
Where possible, we can also set up donations in memory of your loved one, so people can give and leave a message even if they cannot attend.
Pre-paid funeral plans
Plan ahead with your local funeral director
Through our partnership with Golden Charter you can choose East Durham Funeral Service as your funeral director, so your wishes are carried out by people you know, here in East Durham. A plan can also spare your family worry and expense later.
A Golden Charter plan is available to all UK residents, regardless of age or state of health.
Please quote East Durham Funeral Service Ltd when you call.
East Durham Funeral Service Ltd is an introducer appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 965279).
Our other branches
Three more funeral homes nearby
Easington Colliery
Claxton House, Seaside Lane, Easington Colliery, SR8 3LJ
0191 527 1499Visits by appointment. Call us any time to arrange.
View branchTrimdon Grange
Belle Vue House, Balmoral Terrace, Trimdon Grange, TS29 6ET
01429 883 777Visits by appointment. Call us any time to arrange.
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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.
Read our reviews on TrustpilotA fantastic professional service for my Dads funeral.
It was such a sad time and East Durham funeral service from Peterlee made it easier.
Thanks for all your support
Really great service from Tom and Ellen. Everything clear and to plan with the whole experience delivered with both compassion and professionalism.
Where is your Peterlee funeral home?
Our Head Office is at The Manse, Bede Way, Peterlee, SR8 1AD. You can call it on 0191 586 4322, day or night.
Can I visit my loved one at the Peterlee funeral home?
Yes. Our Peterlee funeral home has a private lounge and a Chapel of Rest, so your loved one can rest close to the family home. Visits are by appointment.
Which communities is the Peterlee funeral home nearest to?
Our Peterlee funeral home is our nearest branch for Castle Eden, Shotton Colliery and Haswell.
Can I call you at night or at the weekend?
Yes. Our 24 hour line, 0191 586 4322, is answered day and night, every day of the year.