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Making a payment

Making a payment

You can pay by cash, cheque or bank transfer. You can speak to us 24 hours a day.

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Cash or cheque

We take payment by cash or by cheque. Please make cheques payable to East Durham Funeral Service Ltd.

Online bank transfer (BACS)

Account nameEast Durham Funeral Service Ltd
Account number00428976
Sort code30-16-34

Our deposit and payment terms are on our terms of business. If you have any questions about paying, please call us.

Reviews

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)

Tom, Ellen and all at East Durham Funeral Services were so helpful, respectful and professional from our first contact with them, right through to the day of the funeral itself. Nothing was too much trouble and they went out of their way to provide the reassurance and guidance that we needed throughout the whole process. We can't Thank them enough for all their help and the kindness shown to us at such a sad time. We would not hesitate to recommend them to others dealing with the loss of a loved one.

Tony 21 June 2026 Review on Trustpilot (opens in a new tab)

Questions

Frequently asked questions

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How can I pay?

By cash, by cheque payable to East Durham Funeral Service Ltd, or by bank transfer (BACS). Our bank details are on our Making a payment page.

Do you take a deposit?

Our terms of business show a deposit of £1,002 for an attended cremation and £560 for an unattended cremation, and no deposit for burials. The deposit is paid within 5 days and the final balance is due within 21 days. See our terms of business.

Will you give me an estimate?

Yes. We will discuss all the necessary costs and details of the funeral arrangements with you, and give you a list of estimated costs.

We are always available

You can speak to us 24 hours a day.

Call 0191 586 4322
Call us 24 hours 0191 586 4322