William Purves Funeral Directors - inc Gary Staker

William Purves Funeral Directors - inc Gary Staker Funeral care delivered with Compassion, Dedication, Integrity and Respect in Monkseaton and the surrounding area — we're here when you need us, 24/7.

William Purves is a fifth generation, family owned and run funeral director. These branches are in Monkseaton and Shiremoor, but we also have branches throughout the Northumberland region as well as Scotland. No matter where you need us, or when, we're here for anyone facing a bereavement, 24/7 every day of the year. Our company was founded on values of compassion, dedication, integrity and respec

t. Whether you need help now, or are planning ahead, we're here for you and your loved ones. William Purves is an appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279).

31/05/2026

Ed spent years helping others through grief—but when his own mum passed, he never got to say goodbye.

What happened next stayed with him.

Watch his story.

26/05/2026

Don't leave it too late

Funeral wishes are best shared when you're healthy and well.

21/05/2026

For 56% of people, playing a loved one’s favourite music is what gives a funeral its true meaning.

Whether it’s the music, location or anything else, we're here to help you celebrate the story of a life lived, not only to mourn one that is lost.

Today our branch is closed while our team attend an annual training event.If you need assistance, our on-call team is he...
20/05/2026

Today our branch is closed while our team attend an annual training event.

If you need assistance, our on-call team is here to help and we'll be open tomorrow as usual.
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Tomorrow, our branch will be closed as our team joins our annual training event.If you need assistance, our on-call team...
19/05/2026

Tomorrow, our branch will be closed as our team joins our annual training event.

If you need assistance, our on-call team is here to help.
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17/05/2026

A simple funeral doesn't mean you can't be there to say goodbye. Bill wanted “no fuss” when he died—but what happened next didn’t feel right for his family. Richard and Dorothee had to make a difficult decision to have the send-off they needed.

Watch their story here.

Next Wednesday, 20th May, branches across the William Purves family will be closed so we can bring our staff together fo...
13/05/2026

Next Wednesday, 20th May, branches across the William Purves family will be closed so we can bring our staff together for our annual training event.

If you need assistance on the 20th, our on-call team is on standby to help you.
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12/05/2026

There's no right or wrong way to say goodbye.

From favourite colours to unique locations, we're here to help you honour what made them one-of-a-kind.

11/05/2026

If you're grieving, you don't have to be alone or suffer in silence.

- Free resources to build your confidence

- Access to professional counselling

- Signposting to local bereavement support options

- Here for a chat in your local branch

Isolation after a loss is all too common, so we're here to help.

10/05/2026

The most memorable farewells are those which celebrate people, their interests and passions.

Tell us your loved one's story and we'll help you with the personal touches to make their final chapter as meaningful as possible.

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40 Earsdon Road
Whitley Bay
NE259ST

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