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Walker and Morrell Funeral Directors was founded in 2002.
Our dedicated teams at our Washington, Gateshead and Houghton Le Spring funeral homes are committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of your loved one.
We can be contacted 24 hours a day by telephone, and are here to discuss your needs. Or if you prefer we can visit your home to discuss funeral arrangements.
Mandy Garbutt
2 months ago
Fantastic service from start to finish. Highly recommend
Maria Purdy
3 months ago
I want to thank walker and morrell funeral directors for the care you have shown us when my dad passed away. Joe was the first person we saw and he has been with us throughout, always very compassionate and helpful, we would not have managed without his support. Thank you Anne and Maria.
julie Keating
7 months ago
I first met Joe at St George's Care Home when my mam sadly passed away. Joe was so caring and friendly, he has a very approachable manner.When my brother and I went into Walker & Morrell's in Washington, we found Joe to be professional. He was very helpful and supportive. He made a heartbreaking time so much easier, nothing was too much trouble. Joe helped me through this difficult time with his professional courtesy and reassurance.I would, without a shadow of a doubt, recommend Walker & Morrell's in Washington. Thank you
Karen Jonas
7 months ago
I cannot thank Martin and the Team for their help and support, during the recent loss of my son. They made a heartbreaking time, so much easier. Total empathy and couldn't do enough for us, nothing was too much trouble. Martin, Linda and Joe. I and our Gary,s children will be eternally grateful and I would highly recommend Walker and Morrells of Washington to anyone who loses a loved one. Thank you again from the bottom of my heart. Karen Jonas xxx
Jackie & George Longworth
9 months ago
The help, support and kindness we receieved from Joe at Walker & Morrell was superb. The arrangements were impeccable and the whole experience faultless. We cannot thank everyone enough for giving our mam a good send off, one she deserved, we know she would have loved it. We could not recommend you highly enough, Joe you really are a credit to the company, thank you.
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