We were first established in 1910 as Meynell’s Funeral Services and have gone from strength to strength ever since. Fast forward to today, we are now working under the name Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors as we work together with three more funeral homes in County Durham and Cleveland. We provide consistently high standards of funeral care and facilities to the local families of Darlington and are renowned for the standard of service that we offer to bereaved families. As dedicated funeral professionals, we hope to provide peace of mind for families as we try to ease the process of funeral planning.
We understand that when losing someone incredibly dear to you, there can be a lot to consider and waves of mixed emotions, as you dedicate yourself to arranging a personal funeral service in their honour. We are here to listen carefully to your wishes, so we can plan accordingly and make arrangements on your behalf. We hope our process will alleviate some of the stress you and your family may be feeling with funeral planning, while making sure that everything is just right for the funeral.
At Meynell & Mason Funeral Directors Darlington we are here for bereaved families. After losing someone special to you, it is perfectly normal to be unsure on what to do, especially if you are planning the funeral. If you need someone to turn to for support and guidance, look to our Funeral Directors. We will be ready to be by your side from the moment you notify us, to help you to navigate your next steps and ease the weight of difficult emotions you may be feeling.
Since establishing in 1910, we have built up over 100 years of knowledge and expertise, so we can offer a funeral service where you can trust us to care for your loved one. We are here to listen to you, guide you and support you in making funeral arrangements, so you can provide your loved one with the send off they would have wanted.
Please call us as soon as you need our assistance.
We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UKs finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.
Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
With three packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.
If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.
View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.
The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.
The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.
Commemorate your loved one's life with a Memorial to keep their memory alive. Choose from a variety of options, from headstones, urns to memorial plaques, vases, benches, statues, jewellery, and more, allowing you to create something special that reflects their life, love, and cherished memories.
Contact
Speak to our team 24 hours a day on 01325 382542
Our Address
148/150 North Road, Darlington, DL1 2EJ
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Directions and parking
We are located on North Road on the junction of Shildon Street near Morrisons supermarket. There is car parking available on surrounding streets.
01325 382542We understand that there is a lot to think about, so if you do need assistance with your loved one's funeral arrangements, our funeral experts will offer you all the support you need.
It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.
Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.
This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.
When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.
You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.
Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.
If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.
Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.
We are a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and as such we abide by The Funeral Director Code. We also have a legal obligation to try and ensure the person who is arranging a funeral has the right to do so, or has permission from those who do.
If you are aware that someone has been appointed as the administrator, you should only arrange the funeral with this person's agreement.
If there is no Will or Letters of Administration, then the responsibility would pass to the next of kin.
A Memorial is a way of creating a lasting memory to help remember a loved one.
Dignity has been established for over 200 years and is one of the UK's leading providers of Funerals and with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating (02/24). We are proud to help our customers every year with a diverse range of Memorial products and services to help remember their loved ones.
We offer a wide range of products – from traditional headstones, kerb sets, urns and benches to remembrance trees, plaques and vases. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items.To organise your Memorial contact us on {{BRANCH_PHONE}}
From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.
A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.
Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.
When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.
You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.
Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.
If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.
Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.
We are a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and as such we abide by The Funeral Director Code. We also have a legal obligation to try and ensure the person who is arranging a funeral has the right to do so, or has permission from those who do.
If you are aware that someone has been appointed as the administrator, you should only arrange the funeral with this person's agreement.
If there is no Will or Letters of Administration, then the responsibility would pass to the next of kin.
A Memorial is a way of creating a lasting memory to help remember a loved one.
Dignity has been established for over 200 years and is one of the UK's leading providers of Funerals and with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating (02/24). We are proud to help our customers every year with a diverse range of Memorial products and services to help remember their loved ones.
We offer a wide range of products – from traditional headstones, kerb sets, urns and benches to remembrance trees, plaques and vases. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items.To organise your Memorial contact us on {{BRANCH_PHONE}}
From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.
A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.
Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.
They did an amazing job from start to finish. Took all our special requirements (for our hindu faith) and delivered with no issues. Lovely staff at the Darlington branch, and our director Terry did a fantastic job. Everyone was lovely, patient and caring throughout the whole process. We had so many positive comments about the service from family and friends. Thank you for giving my mum a beautiful send off. ❤️
Professional and caring , great service .
At a time when you feel lost and overwhelmed John Meynell funeral directors go above and beyond with there professional and caring approach, we dealt with Tracey who was amazing she dealt with everything and kept us informed at every step, the funeral on the day was one we will never forget and we cannot thank all the staff at John Meynell enough xxx
At a time when soooo much had to be seen to, it was a relief to come into contact with people who were thoroughly professional, but also outstandingly compassionate. They made everything much easier than it otherwise might have been. Very grateful for all their care and consideration.
Excellent service in all aspects from the team at John Meynell.
We had to have my mother moved into their care very early in the morning the lady and gentleman who attended to her were very kind and treated us all with the upmost of dignity.
Tracey was faultless thoughout the whole process and kept us up to date on all the proceedings from start to finish everything was perfect we had a wonderful service at the crematorium conducted by the celibrant Jodie McCombie.
A perfect and fitting end to my mothers final journey.
Many thanks to all.
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King Edward Square,
Sutton Coldfield,
West Midlands, B73 6AP
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