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 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).

Autumn is often defined by the colourful changes we see in our natural surroundings. Floral displays at this time of ye...
22/10/2025

Autumn is often defined by the colourful changes we see in our natural surroundings. Floral displays at this time of year bring together hues of orange, bronze, gold and mustard.

Here's one of our favourite autumnal arrangements. What's yours?

Even if they've lived and worked in a place for many years, some families want to return to their roots when they die. ...
17/10/2025

Even if they've lived and worked in a place for many years, some families want to return to their roots when they die.

Our specialist repatriation team - Purves Repatriation - ensures citizens get home safely, whether that is to or from the UK.

And being a funeral director, we can provide a full service that includes long-term care, a full funeral service with onward repatriation of ashes, and a concierge service for families.

15/10/2025

Remembering lives lost so soon, and offering our support to all those who've been affected by baby loss.

14/10/2025

What to do when I'm gone...

Leaving your final wishes - no matter how detailed or simple - allows your loved ones to make plans without doubt or worry they're getting it wrong.

Download our free checklist via https://f.mtr.cool/vmifhichyy or call us and we'll create your own Plan of Wishes with copies for loved ones and executors.

Today marks the beginning of Baby Loss Awareness Week. Having met with families who've experienced the unimaginable loss...
09/10/2025

Today marks the beginning of Baby Loss Awareness Week. Having met with families who've experienced the unimaginable loss of a baby, we've witnessed their agony and heartbreak first-hand.

On this day, we stand with parents and families worldwide who've been affected by baby loss, and honour those lives that have been lost too soon.

We hope this is something you never have to go through, but if you do, we're here to support you.

"I need a funeral director. What do I do now?"You're in safe hands from the moment you call us. And from this point for...
05/10/2025

"I need a funeral director. What do I do now?"

You're in safe hands from the moment you call us. And from this point forward, we'll be by your side, guiding you through the first steps and all those that follow in the coming days.

Here to help. When you need it the most.
24/7. Every day of the year.

02/10/2025

As it's , we celebrate the wide-ranging work we're privileged to hear at the funerals of families we serve.

We've listened to national bards, number one bestsellers, and poet laureates - even limericks written the night before. In its special way, poetry cuts to the heart of saying goodbye.

Enjoy listening to the words of Helen Lowrie Marshall's 'Afterglow', as read by staff representing the different regions we serve.

No fuss? No bother.A funeral doesn't have to be elaborate. We can help you keep it as modest as you'd like. Find your ne...
29/09/2025

No fuss? No bother.

A funeral doesn't have to be elaborate. We can help you keep it as modest as you'd like.

Find your nearest branch via: https://f.mtr.cool/cdnszwldns to speak to us about what you want (and don't want).

We were delighted to donate a set of coffin trestles to St Mary's RC Church recently, not just for our use, but by all o...
24/09/2025

We were delighted to donate a set of coffin trestles to St Mary's RC Church recently, not just for our use, but by all of our funeral directing colleagues.

Funeral Director Kim was on hand to present the trestles to Fr Andrew Faley, who by all accounts, was very pleased!

As we shared on Monday, Andrew Purves, COO of William Purves, featured in an article for the most recent publication of ...
24/09/2025

As we shared on Monday, Andrew Purves, COO of William Purves, featured in an article for the most recent publication of The Sunday Times, in which he commented on the introduction of water cremation (hydrolysis) in Scotland.

Follow the link below to read our summary of the article and his contribution.

https://f.mtr.cool/drumrqobmy

Help - my relative has died abroad, how do I get them home?We hope this never happens to you, but for those who it does,...
17/09/2025

Help - my relative has died abroad, how do I get them home?

We hope this never happens to you, but for those who it does, we're here to help. Call our specialist repatriation team Purves Repatriation 24/7, and we'll guide you through the first steps, supporting you and your family throughout to get your loved one home safely.

Our guide to what this might involve is here, too: https://f.mtr.cool/bltrekolbh

No matter where or when you need help, we'll be on hand when you need us the most.

16/09/2025

At the end of last week, our CEO, Tim Purves (right), and COO, Andrew Purves (left), joined funeral directors from across the UK at this year’s National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) Conference in the Cotswolds.

As Scottish President of NAFD, Tim continues to represent funeral directors in Scotland at the highest level, supported by Andrew’s insight and perspective into key industry matters.

A highlight of the weekend was joining with our colleague Izabella Rennie (centre) to celebrate her graduation —she was officially awarded her Diploma in Funeral Directing (DipFD). Well done, Izabella, on reaching such a huge milestone, which is a testament to your dedication to serving families with care and professionalism.

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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.