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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 respect. 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).

07/04/2026

'That looks mint.'

An alternative to the traditional funeral hearse, our Land Rover Defender has certainly been a talking point within the communities we've served.

Having been the chosen carriage for a final journey for over 50 families, read our latest blog to discover our insights and what we've learned so far: https://f.mtr.cool/biafzbzejd

05/04/2026

Here are three reasons to choose prepaid funeral plans:

1. Funeral plans are designed by you, for you.

2. Lock in our professional fees at today's costs.

3. Let's loved ones focus on saying goodbye.

Want to find out more? Visit https://f.mtr.cool/akzzpmjcol

03/04/2026

We're here to help, 24/7, every day of the year.

Our funeral team are a phone call away, but our branches throughout Northumberland and North Tyneside will be closed on Monday, 6th April.

02/04/2026

"Should I get life insurance or a buy funeral plan?"

In this The Scotsman article, we explore the differences for those planning ahead: https://shorturl.at/WRnEN

31/03/2026

You have to be in the room when a sector as traditional as ours contemplates the future.

As a company, we give time and space for individuals to shape decisions that require many hours of meetings, networking, and leadership, often after a busy day helping families.

Over the weekend, Gary Staker took on the National Presidency of the Society of Allied Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF independent funeral directors), and we’re delighted to congratulate him on this appointment. In this role, Gary —pictured on the left with our CEO and the Scottish National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) President, Tim Purves—represents our company and many others striving to uphold the highest standards of funeral care for families throughout the country.

30/03/2026

Trust happens here.

Transparency and integrity are non-negotiables when it comes to providing you and your loved ones with the best quality of care.

Although regulation is not yet in place in England, we apply the Scottish regulatory standards in all of our Northumberland and North Tyneside branches.

Nothing matters more than delivering the highest level of care for you and your loved ones.

27/03/2026

Simple, no-fuss and low-cost

Our direct cremation options suit many people who don't want an elaborate or traditional funeral. Ask your local team about all the options to get it "just right".

25/03/2026

Who doesn't love the smell of a new car?

Our brand new limousines have arrived.

No sooner were the keys in our hands than our directors and car enthusiasts Tim Purves (left), Andrew Purves (second from right) and fleet manager, Colin McKenna (right), took them out for a spin.

Thank you to Gerard Duffy and Malcolm Brooks from Duffy Coachbodies for this special delivery.

24/03/2026

Our Chief Culture Officer, Colin Brown, recently sat down with The Scotsman to discuss the variety of career paths available in the funeral sector today.

You can read the interview on The Scotsman website: https://f.mtr.cool/euyykzfxjj and visit https://f.mtr.cool/vzikjvuawn to see our summary of the conversation.

Want to know more about a career in the funeral sector? Send us a message with any of your questions, or keep an eye on vacancies shared on Facebook or via Indeed.com.

20/03/2026

The Law Commission has set out proposals for new legislation on burials, cremations, and ashes across England. Once these have been approved, we will share details of all changes to the law and their impact on families with you.

Follow our page for future updates.

15/03/2026

Celebrating all the mums no longer with us and cherishing the memories and legacies they leave future generations.

12/03/2026

Since the legalisation of hydrolysis in Scotland on 2nd March, we've collated the most commonly asked questions about the science behind the process itself.

Find out how it works in our latest blog post: https://f.mtr.cool/bguoykxaid

If you have any additional questions about hydrolysis, send us a message so we can help you.

Address

40 Earsdon Road
Whitley Bay
NE259ST

Website

http://www.williampurves.co.uk/

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Providing a personal service in the Tyneside region for over 20 years. Golden Charter Pre-paid Funeral plans available. At Gary Staker Funeral Directors, we give you guidance and advice in all aspects in arranging a funeral for a loved one. Being a local family funeral service we can be flexible and responsive to your exact needs, and give you the personal service required. We provide a full choice of funeral options ranging from a simple, straightforward cremation or burial to a more modern/bespoke funeral to suit you precise needs and wishes, either religious or non-religious. Gary Staker and Janet Smith are both qualified Funeral Directors with over 20 years experience in the Tyneside Region. We pride ourselves in providing a meaningful and personalised funeral with a professional and understanding approach. We can offer a funeral tailored to suit your exact and individual needs.