East Durham Funeral Service ltd Reviews 

Such wonderful, compassionate service. Always ready to answer any questions immediately. A wonderful company to deal with at a time of utmost sadness. Thank you for your care and consideration.

Tom and Ellen were amazing after my son was born sleeping. They treat baby Paul with most respect! I didn’t know where to start but they did everything for me. Thankyou so much for everything they did for us.

We could not have asked for better service from Ellen and her team, they looked after us so well during such an awful time. Will be forever grateful.

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.

The service from all staff was excellent from the date my Aunt passed away until her cremation service and organising burial of her ashes. They made a very very difficult time less stressful, nothing was too much for them.

Customer service excellent funeral director give us our options and worked with us to give my wife a lovely service .
He explained all the costs and on the day everything we asked for was provided he also give us help and support every step of the way the staff were helpful and dignified

We received exceptional care from Tom, Ellen, Tracey and the team at East Durham Funeral Service. Their warmth, compassion and professionalism made a very difficult time feel more manageable.
Their personal approach was greatly appreciated in accommodating any wishes, and visits to the Chapel of Rest which were at times out of hours. We are very grateful for the kindness and support they showed to us throughout this time as a family. We would not hesitate to recommend East Durham Funeral Service to friends and family.

Excellent service from start to finish.We would like to thank Ellen and Tom for all their help through a difficult time,they looked after all the arrangements and everything went smoothly

When my dad died, East Durham Funeral Services provided a level of care and compassion that went far beyond anything I expected. From the very first conversation with Ellen, she made an unbearable time feel a little lighter, guiding us through every step with genuine kindness and respect.

They didn’t just handle the parts that we expected, they took on so much more. They organised the photos and slideshow beautifully, arranged the catering, and even sorted the venue for the wake. Every detail was handled thoughtfully and professionally, and it felt like nothing was too much trouble for them. Ellen’s communication was consistent throughout, ensuring she updated us on the smallest details.

What stood out most was how personal they made everything. It never felt like a service; it felt like support. They treated my dad with dignity and treated us with warmth, patience, and understanding at a time when we really needed it.

I’m so grateful for everything they did. They truly went above and beyond, and I can’t recommend them highly enough.

We recently used East Durham Funeral Service following the passing of our mam, and I can’t thank them enough for the care and compassion they showed throughout such a difficult time.

From the very first contact, they were kind, respectful, and incredibly understanding. They guided us through every step with patience and professionalism, making a hard situation feel just a little bit easier to bear. Nothing was too much trouble, and they treated our mam with the utmost dignity.

Their support meant so much to our family, and we will always be grateful for the way they helped us say goodbye.

I would highly recommend East Durham Funeral Service to anyone needing support during such a sad time. Truly outstanding service.
Thank you Andrea

In July, our family entrusted East Durham Funeral Services with the arrangements for our mam’s (Elaine Rooney) funeral, and I cannot recommend them highly enough. From start to finish, the team were exceptionally compassionate and supportive, supporting us through an incredibly difficult time with genuine empathy and understanding, and nothing was too much trouble. The staff communicated clearly, ensuring that we were kept informed and reassured at every stage. It was obvious that they truly cared about making the occasion special and meaningful for our family. What stood out most was the way they went above and beyond, tailoring the service to reflect mam’s personality and our wishes (wearing red). Their attention to detail and willingness to accommodate any request made a world of difference, allowing us to focus on remembering mam rather than worrying about everything else.
Thanks to East Durham Funeral Services, mam’s funeral was not only beautifully organised but also felt deeply personal and respectful. I am so grateful for their care and would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone in need of funeral services that are both professional and compassionate.

EDF recently organised our mothers funeral and from our first meeting with them they guided us step by step, offered help and advice in a truly professional manner at all times both during working and out of working hours service
They showed empathy and understanding throughout discussions to organise all details we required for the funeral, made sure we were happy before finalising any of the arrangements which ensured on the funeral day everything went very smoothly and according to our plan. We would highly recommend this company as we were very confident in their approach towards us during a difficult time. A big thank you to To, Ellen and all staff

All the staff showed compassion, sympathy and support towards our family during our sad time of loss. Special thanks to Celebrate Jonathon for the comfort and heart felt reflections he brought to family and friends during his eulogy. Support and guidance from all the staff was excellent. Highly recommend

Care, compassion, feeling you were in a safe pair of hands.

very caring and everything is done so smoothly and professionally. Wont use anyone else but this funeral director - thankyou to Tom and staff.
From the Browell family

The professionalism in which the service was carried out from start to finish by all the East Durham Funeral Service staff were exemplary, the notification of service, order of service, the cars and drivers, pall bearers the spread for the wake afterwards, the keepsake cards afterwards for the family, all the smallest of details made by all the staff to make a sad event more bearable.

Excellent service by all involved. Ellen and Tom were outstanding to deal with and full of compassion. Nothing was too much trouble and they made the whole process much more bearable. Our family cannot fault a single thing and can just say a massive thank you to all involved for giving our brother Jonas a beautiful send off. ❤️

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.

The whole process of organising my uncles funeral was made much easier due to the support we were given. Ellen guided us through everything and the service, flowers and car were beautiful. We don’t live locally so relied on Ellen’s local knowledge. We couldn’t have asked for better care and kindness x

I extend my gratitude to the team at East Durham Funeral Services for easing a challenging period with their heartfelt care and empathy throughout the entire experience.