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Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors

Darlington

About our Darlington funeral home

We were first established in 1910 as Meynell’s Funeral Services and have gone from strength to strength ever since. Fast forward to today, we are now working under the name Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors as we work together with three more funeral homes in County Durham and Cleveland. We provide consistently high standards of funeral care and facilities to the local families of Darlington and are renowned for the standard of service that we offer to bereaved families. As dedicated funeral professionals, we hope to provide peace of mind for families as we try to ease the process of funeral planning.

We understand that when losing someone incredibly dear to you, there can be a lot to consider and waves of mixed emotions, as you dedicate yourself to arranging a personal funeral service in their honour. We are here to listen carefully to your wishes, so we can plan accordingly and make arrangements on your behalf. We hope our process will alleviate some of the stress you and your family may be feeling with funeral planning, while making sure that everything is just right for the funeral.

What we offer

  • Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
  • Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
  • Local expertise and knowledge
  • Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
  • Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
  • Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
  • Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
  • Memorials and tributes
  • Prepaid funeral plans

Meet our team

At Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors Darlington we are here for bereaved families. After losing someone special to you, it is perfectly normal to be unsure on what to do, especially if you are planning the funeral. If you need someone to turn to for support and guidance, look to our Funeral Directors. We will be ready to be by your side from the moment you notify us, to help you to navigate your next steps and ease the weight of difficult emotions you may be feeling.

Since establishing in 1910, we have built up over 100 years of knowledge and expertise, so we can offer a funeral service where you can trust us to care for your loved one. We are here to listen to you, guide you and support you in making funeral arrangements, so you can provide your loved one with the send off they would have wanted.

Please call us as soon as you need our assistance.

01325 382542
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To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 01325 382542 today.

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Funeral Services with distinction

We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UKs finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.

Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.

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Our services

With three packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.

If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.

View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.

A tailored funeral

The Attended Funeral

The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.

  • The Attended Funeral£2495
  • (includes our Park Coffin)-
  • Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1284
  • Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£3779
Our Local Simple Funeral

The Traditional Funeral

The Traditional Funeral allows you to celebrate the life of your loved one, with an Attended Funeral with some restrictions.

  • The Traditional Funeral£1895
  • (includes our Park Coffin)-
  • Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1394
  • Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£3289
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The Unattended Funeral

The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.

  • The Unattended Funeral£1495
  • (includes our Park Coffin)-
  • (Includes cost of cremation)-
  • Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£1495
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Memorials

Commemorate your loved one's life with a Memorial to keep their memory alive. Choose from a variety of options, from headstones, urns to memorial plaques, vases, benches, statues, jewellery, and more, allowing you to create something special that reflects their life, love, and cherished memories.

Where to find us

Contact

Speak to our team 24 hours a day on 01325 382542

Our Address

148/150 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EJ

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Funeral home opening times

  • Monday0900 - 1700
  • Tuesday0900 - 1700
  • Wednesday0900 - 1700
  • Thursday0900 - 1700
  • Friday0900 - 1700
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Directions and parking

We are located on North Road on the junction of Shildon Street, with parking near Darlington town centre.

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Supporting you along the way

We understand that there is a lot to think about, so if you do need assistance with your loved one's funeral arrangements, our funeral experts will offer you all the support you need.

What to do when someone dies

What to do when someone dies

It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.

Planning a funeral

Planning a funeral

Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.

The day of the funeral

The day of the funeral

This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.

Frequently asked questions

When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.

You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.

Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.

If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.

Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.

We are a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and as such we abide by The Funeral Director Code. We also have a legal obligation to try and ensure the person who is arranging a funeral has the right to do so, or has permission from those who do.

If you are aware that someone has been appointed as the administrator, you should only arrange the funeral with this person's agreement.

If there is no Will or Letters of Administration, then the responsibility would pass to the next of kin.

A Memorial is a way of creating a lasting memory to help remember a loved one.

Dignity has been established for over 200 years and is one of the UK's leading providers of Funerals and with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating (02/24). We are proud to help our customers every year with a diverse range of Memorial products and services to help remember their loved ones.

We offer a wide range of products – from traditional headstones, kerb sets, urns and benches to remembrance trees, plaques and vases. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items.To organise your Memorial contact us on 01325 382542

From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.

A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.

Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.

Our reviews

4.96
based on 43 reviews
Mrs Petra H.
9th Oct 2019

Very polite and professional

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John Meynell Funeral Directors
9th Oct 2019

Thank you for your 5* review and comments. Your feedback is valued.

Mrs Cindy B.
4th Aug 2019

We received an excellent service from Andrew and the rest of the team throughout the whole process of arranging mums funeral. They were all very professional and dedicated to making sure everything was done the way we wanted down to the last detail. Nothing was a problem and they kept in constant touch in making sure everything went smoothly in such an upsetting time. I would not hesitate in highly recommending them as they provide an exceptional service. Many thanks.

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John Meynell Funeral Directors
5th Aug 2019

Thank you for sharing your experience with us on your online review. We are glad that we were respectful of your needs at such a difficult time and that our staff went above and beyond to deliver the service you expected.

Mrs Linda G.
4th Jun 2019

I can recommend John Meynell, Funeral Directors, Darlington as excellent. Andrew recently helped me through a sad time when I lost my mum but he couldn't have been better. Thoughtful and respectful whilst being extremely professional all at the same time. I thank him and John Meynell in general for such good care.

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John Meynell Funeral Directors
4th Jun 2019

Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful and that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.

Mr Paul T.
3rd Jun 2019

From start to finish excellent professional service

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John Meynell Funeral Directors
4th Jun 2019

We have received your online review. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful and that the service was carried out to your satisfaction.

Mr Tim M.
4th Apr 2019

I was impressed at the level of help, pride and compassion that was brought to the service by every member of the team

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John Meynell Funeral Directors
5th Apr 2019

Thank you for taking the time to complete the online review. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.

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