John Corner Funeral Service

John Corner Funeral Service John Corner Funeral Service Ltd are independent family funeral directors based at Low Hawsker, Whitb

John Corner funeral service limited is a professional and sympathetic service from a local, long established independent family business of over 38 years. We have served the local community by providing help and guidance which we hope to uphold the fine tradition of care, respect and understanding that has become the hallmark of our well established family business that has been built on trust and

recommendation. We pride ourselves in giving each family the highest standard of service at all times. John Corner and his wife Edith took over the local funeral business in 1975 where John worked his apprentice with the previous owner. He has continued to run it under his own name as a family concern for the past 38 years. His daughter Wendy and husband Kevin have now taking over the running of things as they have done since 2010. We are a dedicated team who are there to offer families all the support, assistance and much needed reassurance and sympathy that they need at this sad and difficult time of upset and worry. So for Funeral Directors Whitby, Alternative funerals in Whitby and information on all our other services please do not hesitate to contact us and we will be happy to help.

Reynolds Beryl (nee Trickett)Peacefully in Seaview care home, Saltburn on the 15th of May Beryl aged 93 of Whitby. Dearl...
28/05/2026

Reynolds
Beryl (nee Trickett)

Peacefully in Seaview care home, Saltburn on the 15th of May
Beryl aged 93 of Whitby.
Dearly loved wife of the late Jack,
devoted mother of Nicola and Julian,
grandma of Claire and Chris,
great grandma of Isabel and Toby and a
close friend of Wendy and Comet.

Private service to be held in the chapel of John Corner Funeral services.

All enquiries to John Corner Funeral Service Ltd. Tel 01947 880424

DAVID GEORGE WELHAM"DAVE"Peacefully at home on 15th May, Dave, aged 84 years. Much loved husband of Win, dearly loved da...
22/05/2026

DAVID GEORGE WELHAM
"DAVE"

Peacefully at home on 15th May, Dave, aged 84 years. Much loved husband of Win, dearly loved dad of David, Paul, Sallyann and Carl, dear father in law of Sally, Joanne, Ian and Zoe and a devoted grandad and great grandad.
He will be greatly missed by all,

Service to be held at Woodlands Crematorium, Scarborough, on Friday 12th June at 11.00 am. Family flowers only please, donations in memory for St Catherine's Hospice. All enquiries to John Corner Funeral Service Ltd. Tel 01947 880424

KADE STEVEN PURVISService to be held at St Hilda's Church, West Cliff on Friday 29th May at 11.15am, followed by private...
22/05/2026

KADE STEVEN PURVIS

Service to be held at St Hilda's Church, West Cliff on Friday 29th May at 11.15am, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, donations in memory for The Mental Shift, Newcastle. All enquiries to John Corner Funeral Service Ltd, Tel 01947 880424.
The family have asked if everyone can please wear black and white

The funeral cortege will be going down the pier at 11.00am to church.

The church will be open from 10.15 am to allow everyone to get there early to sign his book of condolence and get a seat

As a family we would urge anyone who is struggling to please reach out to talk to someone, anyone.

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Whitby group meet at the -
Towbar Express Stadium, Turnbull Ground, Upgang Lane, Whitby, YO21 3HZ.
They meet every Monday @ 7.00 pm (Excluding Bank Holidays)

21/05/2026
LINDA GUMSLEYPeacefully at home on 10th May, Linda, aged 76 years. Devoted wife of Ron and a much loved mum of Paul.Serv...
15/05/2026

LINDA GUMSLEY

Peacefully at home on 10th May, Linda, aged 76 years. Devoted wife of Ron and a much loved mum of Paul.

Service to be held at Woodlands Crematorium, Scarborough, on Friday 5th June at 12.00 noon. Family flowers only please, donations in memory for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. All enquiries to John Corner Funeral Service Ltd. Tel 01947 880424.

JOSEPH PLANT"JOE""COUNCILLOR AND FORMER MAYOR"Peacefully on 7th May, after a long illness, Joe, aged 67 years. Much love...
15/05/2026

JOSEPH PLANT
"JOE"

"COUNCILLOR AND FORMER MAYOR"

Peacefully on 7th May, after a long illness, Joe, aged 67 years. Much loved husband of Margaret, devoted dad of Jonathan and Sarah, father in law of Laura and Richard, adored grandpa of Robbie, Harriet, Edward, Isla and Arthur, and a much loved brother.

Service to be held at St Hilda's Church, West Cliff, on Monday 1st June at 11.30am, followed by private cremation. Family flowers only please, donations in memory for the South Cleveland Heart Fund. All enquiries to John Corner Funeral Service Ltd. Tel 01947 880424

The family have asked if everyone would please wear a splash of colour.

12/05/2026

Good morning,
This is why we made our office into a private chapel also so that families can have a small private service to say their goodbyes, but still respect their loved ones wishes of a private direct cremation service. It gives you all a chance to grieve and say your final farewells.
Wendy & Kevin x

Address

Westcote, Low Hawsker
Whitby
YO224LE

Telephone

+441947880424

Website

https://www.johncornerfuneralservice.co.uk/

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