Funeral Directors in Easington
Compassionate, personal funeral care for families in Easington, from an independent, family-run funeral director in nearby Washington.
Here for Easington families, day and night
Easington Village and Easington Colliery sit close to the Durham coast, and the community has never forgotten its mining history. We are here for Easington families who want gentle guidance through a difficult time.
Deborah Mitchell Independent Funeral Services is led by Deborah Mitchell and is independent and family run, so you deal with the same small team from your first call to the day of the funeral. We are roughly 12 miles from Easington, at 41 Station Road in Washington (NE38 8LY). A funeral director is available 24 hours a day on 0191 722 1263.
- Independent and family run, not part of a national chain
- Clear prices, with our Standardised Price List published in full
- Traditional funerals, private family services and direct cremation
- Help with every detail, from flowers and music to the order of service
Funeral services for Easington
Every family is different. These are the services families in Easington most often ask us about, each one arranged around your wishes.
Traditional Funeral
A formal funeral with the option for readings, music and ceremony, at a church, crematorium or venue of your choice.
Read morePrivate Family Service
An intimate farewell for close family and friends in a calm, personal setting.
Read moreDirect Cremation
A simple, respectful cremation without a service or gathering, leaving you free to remember them in your own way.
Read moreHorse Drawn Hearse
A dignified and traditional way to accompany your loved one on their final journey.
Read moreCrematoria and cemeteries near Easington
The nearest crematoria to Easington are Durham Crematorium and Sunderland Crematorium. We can arrange a cremation or burial wherever you choose, including local churches and cemeteries, woodland burial grounds and other venues that meant something to the person you are remembering.
Crematorium and cemetery fees are set by the council or operator and are separate from our own charges. You can see current local fees in our Local Crematoria Fees guide, and we will go through every cost with you before anything is confirmed.
Thinking ahead? Our Funeral Wishes service lets you set out your own preferences so that your family know exactly what you would like.
Questions from Easington families
Do you arrange funerals in Easington?
Yes. We are an independent funeral director based in Washington and we care for families in Easington and the surrounding area. We are roughly 12 miles from Easington, at 41 Station Road in Washington (NE38 8LY).
Which crematorium is nearest to Easington?
The nearest crematoria are Durham Crematorium and Sunderland Crematorium. The choice is always yours: we can arrange a service at any crematorium, cemetery, church or other venue you prefer.
How much does a funeral cost in Easington?
Our direct cremation is from £1,475, a private family service from £2,150 and a traditional funeral from £2,950. Our Standardised Price List sets out exactly what is included, and we will always give you a written estimate before you decide.
What should I do when someone dies?
Call us on 0191 722 1263 at any time. A funeral director is available 24 hours a day, and we will explain gently what happens next, whether the death was at home, in hospital or in a care home.
Here when you need us
Speak to Deborah and the team at any time. We will listen, answer your questions and guide you through what happens next.