David Knowles Funeral Service

13/01/2026

The family of the late Kelly Corcoran have asked me to share the details of her Funeral which are as follows:

CORCORAN
Kelly

Suddenly but peacefully on 11th January surrounded by her loving family, Kelly aged 44 years. Awesome and epic Mum of Jordan. Fun loving soulmate of Chris. Amazing and selfless Daughter of proud parents, Shani and Dave. Loving and caring Sister of Paul, David, Jamie and Sam. Fun Nanny of Olivia and Jacob. Adored Auntie of Amelia and Noah and also a super dog Mummy of Poppy.
Service and Cremation takes place in the Maplewood Chapel, Stockton Crematorium on Thursday 29th January at 3:00pm.
Would friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu if so desired to Diabetes UK. Donations can be made and memories of Kelly can be shared by visiting Kelly’s online tribute page by using the following link, https://kellycorcoran.muchloved.com/ a collection will also be available at the Crematorium.
All enquiries to David Knowles Funeral Service, 4 Mandale Park, Urlay Nook Road, Eaglescliffe, Yarm. Tel: 01642 929090.

12/01/2026

We have received this lovely ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Trustpilot review over the weekend.
Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. It truly means a great deal to know that we were able to support you and make such a difficult time feel a little easier.
It was an honour to care for you and your Mum and I’m grateful for the trust you placed in us.
With Warmest Regards
David

10/01/2026

What a rewarding and enjoyable day it has been, working alongside the lovely Jordan Richards from Great North Air Ambulance Service for Teesside Hospice Tree Cycle campaign!

The initiative sees households donate a minimum of £20 to have their real Christmas tree collected, chipped, and recycled. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, this year’s campaign will raise over £40,000 in vital funds for Teesside Hospice!

It’s amazing to see how small acts of kindness can come together to make such a big difference for those in need. A huge thank you to everyone who donated, volunteered, and supported this fantastic cause.

08/01/2026

The family of the late Alan Holdway have asked me to share the details of his Funeral which are as follows:

HOLDWAY
Alan

Peacefully at home on 6th January following a short illness and surrounded by his loving family, Alan aged 72 years. Kind, caring and loving Husband of Pari. Selfless and fun loving Dad of Elric and Layla. Accepting Father-in-Law of Tom and also a doting Grandad of Elana.
Service and Cremation takes place in the Bluebell Chapel, Stockton Crematorium on Tuesday 20th January at 2:30pm.
Would friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu if so desired to Great North Air Ambulance Service. Donations can be made and memories of Alan can be shared by visiting Alan’s online tribute page by using the following link, https://alanholdway.muchloved.com/ a collection will also be available at the Crematorium.
All enquiries to David Knowles Funeral Service, 4 Mandale Park, Urlay Nook Road, Eaglescliffe, Yarm. Tel: 01642 929090.

08/01/2026

The family of the late Nick Drew have asked me to share the details of his Funeral which are as follows:

DREW
Nick

Peacefully on 6th January surrounded by his loving family, Nick aged 65 years. Loving Husband of Carol. Devoted Dad of Catherine and Rebecca and also a much loved Father-in-Law of Glenn and Jonny.
Service and Cremation takes place in the Maplewood Chapel, Stockton Crematorium on Friday 23rd January at 3:00pm.
Would friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu if so desired to Dementia Action Teesside. Donations can be made and memories of Nick can be shared by visiting Nick’s online tribute page by using the following link, https://nicholas-drew.muchloved.com/ a collection will also be available at the Crematorium.
All enquiries to David Knowles Funeral Service, 4 Mandale Park, Urlay Nook Road, Eaglescliffe, Yarm. Tel: 01642 929090.

06/01/2026

Did you know?

Many people don’t realise that we also offer bespoke memorials and headstones, created with care through our collaboration with the amazing team at Mindful Memorials.

Every memorial is thoughtfully designed to reflect the life, personality and story of the person it honours, from traditional styles to something completely unique.

If you’d like to explore ideas, ask questions, or simply have a chat about what might feel right, we’re always here to help.

Contact us 24/7 on 01642 929090 or visit our website for more information, https://davidknowlesfuneralservice.co.uk/memorials-and-headstones

Because every life is unique and every memorial should be too.

31/12/2025

27/12/2025

It’s an honour and an absolute privilege to support Yarm Wellness. A vital part of our local community.

Our second Yarm Wellness 2026 sponsor is David Knowles Funeral Service

Our heartfelt thanks to David and his team for committing their support to the valuable work that we do at Yarm Wellness. As well as pledging to sponsor us, David can also regularly be found at our Veterans Breakfast volunteering his time to help our community.

Thank you!

24/12/2025

🌟 It was truly special to be part of the Blessing of the Crib at St Martin and St Hilary’s Church in Kirklevington this afternoon. Myself and my two brothers, Mal and Rob had the honour of being the three Wise Men, a role filled with meaning and joy.

The service was so heartwarming and it was wonderful to see so many adults and children come together to celebrate. Moments like these remind us of the importance of community and tradition, especially at this time of year.

Wishing you all peace and blessings this Christmas🌟

24/12/2025

The family of the late Stephen Lodge have asked me to share the details of his Funeral which are as follows:

LODGE
Stephen Samuel

Suddenly, but peacefully on 20th December, Stephen aged 74 years. Devoted Husband of Elizabeth. Wonderful Dad of Alex and Nick. Much loved Father-in-Law of Stuart and Robbie. Loving Brother of Dale and Selina and also a perfect Grandad of Luca, Madeline, Isobel and Isaac.
Service to take place in St Martin and St Hilary’s Church, Kirklevington on Monday 5th January at 1:30pm followed by cremation in the Bluebell Chapel, Stockton Crematorium at 2:30pm.
Would friends please meet at Church.
Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu if so desired to North Yorkshire Moors Historical Railway Trust. Donations can be made and memories of Stephen can be shared by visiting Stephen’s online tribute page by using the following link, https://stephenlodge.muchloved.com/ a collection will also be available at Church.
All enquiries to David Knowles Funeral Service, 4 Mandale Park, Urlay Nook Road, Eaglescliffe, Yarm. Tel: 01642 929090.

24/12/2025

During the Christmas and New Year period, we want to reassure our community that our dedicated team are still here for you 24/7.
We understand that losing a loved one is never easy, and support is essential at any time of year.
No matter the hour, our family is just a phone call away to provide guidance, care and compassion in your time of need.
If you need us, please don’t hesitate to call anytime on 01642 929090.
www.davidknowlesfuneralservice.co.uk

22/12/2025

We’re proud to welcome Malcolm Knowles (Mal) to David Knowles Funeral Service as one of our new Funeral Service Operatives.

Mal is my eldest brother and after an incredible 30 year career with Cleveland Police, much of it served as a Fi****ms Officer, he has chosen to continue serving people in a different way following his retirement.

Living locally in Yarm, Mal wants to give something back to the community that has always meant so much to him. For us, it makes perfect sense as our funeral service is built on Dignity and Kindness and Mal brings those values in abundance.

We’re incredibly proud to have him by our side as we continue to support families with dignity, compassion and respect when they need it most.

Welcome to the family business, Mal.