Independent Funeral Director

Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Stockton

Why Choose an Independent Funeral Director?

Part of the Community
The Independent funeral profession has a long and proud history of personal service to local communities. Carrying on the family tradition is a way of life for many independent funeral directors. They are deeply committed to upholding professional standards. Some of the oldest, continuously operated businesses in Britain are locally owned family firms.

Personal Pride
This is our business. Our town is your town. Whether that be Hartlepool, Middlesbrough or Stockton. We take great pride in our funeral homes and vehicles. We are also proud of our staff, for whom we maintain a regular training programe to make sure of the highest level of professional service.

Long Term Commitment
Not only do we want to meet your current needs, we also seek to build a relationship of trust, so that you will return to us in the future. We have a long term commitment to our community. This is where we live and work. It's where we plan to stay. When you need us, we'll be here.

Devoted to Families, not Profits
Large concerns answer to shareholders. We answer to you. In our locally owned firm, there is no pressure from head office to increase profits. We know our business will do well when we serve you well.

Knowledge of Local Traditions
Funeral Traditions vary greatly around the country. We know and appreciate local customs and expectations, because we have served in the community for years. On the other hand, the staff and management assigned to a funeral home from a national company may be from another area. Ignorance of local traditions might cause disappointment when expectations are not met.

Part of a Society that Exists to Help Society
We are proud to be members of the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors, the only professional organisation in the UK exclusively dedicated to serving the local independent family-owned funeral director and his or her community. Some 55% of funerals throughout the country are arranged by independent funeral directors.

Service that goes beyond your Community
Though we are locally owned, we are not limited in our service. Through our membership of the SAIF, we can assist your family in the event of a death occuring away from home. This is made even easier when arrangements have been made in advance through a pre-paid funeral plan.

Personal Relationship
When your family suffers the loss of a loved one, it can be comforting to know your funeral director. We make every effort to be involved in our community and to create the kind of personal relationship which leads to individual, sensitive service.

It's nice to know who you're talking to
If you are like most people, you find it easier to deal with people you know. You like the flexibility and personal service. We feel the same way.