Andrew Grey Funeral Directors, Houghton Le Spring

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Serving the community of Houghton Le Spring, Andrew Grey Funeral Directors offers a dignified and personal service.

Latest Verified Reviews

Gordon Ayre 3rd Feb 2023

Professional,compassionate and understanding at all times.   Unbelievable level of support at all times 

Stephen Little 4th Dec 2022

From start to finish of the sad event I can't do anything but speak very highly of the service that myself and the family received.

Louise Vardy 23rd Sep 2022

Andrew Grey showed immense sensitivity and grace towards our family at a very sad time.

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

9 North View Terrace, Chilton Moor
Houghton-le-Spring
Tyne and Wear
DH4 5NN

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

About Us

An independent, family-run funeral directors, Andrew Grey and his expert team are dedicated to helping you arrange the ideal funeral for your loved one. They pride themselves on serving the local community with dignity and compassion.

Andrew Grey funeral directors are available 24 hours a day, ready to help you when the worst happens. From helping with legalities and paperwork, to talking you through coffins and floral tributes, they’ll be with you at every stage of the process.

A Jaguar hearse with chauffeur and bearers is available, as well as Jaguar limousines. A funeral director will always be there on the day to support you and ensure everything goes smoothly.

If you want to view your loved one before the funeral service, there are private chapels of rest where you can say goodbye in peace. They can also arrange for you to see your loved one in the privacy of your own home, if you prefer. You can discuss all the options available to you with a member of their kind and experienced team.

Contact Andrew Grey Funeral Directors now to learn more about the range of services they provide and begin planning your loved one’s funeral.

Latest Obituaries

Frances 'Fran'    Bridge

Frances 'Fran' Bridge

Jan 1957 - Mar 2026

Stephen   McCabe

Stephen McCabe

Apr 1943 - Feb 2026

Angela   Barrass (nee. Adamson)

Angela Barrass (nee. Adamson)

Jun 1964 - Feb 2026

Terence   Doyle

Terence Doyle

Dec 1948 - Feb 2026

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Gordon Ayre 3rd Feb 2023

    Professional,compassionate and understanding at all times.   Unbelievable level of support at all times 

  • 5 Stephen Little 4th Dec 2022

    From start to finish of the sad event I can't do anything but speak very highly of the service that myself and the family received.

  • 5 Louise Vardy 23rd Sep 2022

    Andrew Grey showed immense sensitivity and grace towards our family at a very sad time.

  • 5 Maxine Winship 20th Aug 2022

    The Service Andrew provided was 1st class, Andrew comforted myself and the family all the way. I will recommend Andrew Grey to all my family and friends.

  • 5 Julie Noble 19th Jul 2022

    We as a family would like to thank Andrew Grey Funeral Directors for the amazing support we received from Andrew and his fantastic team with the sudden loss of our nephew Shaun (Shamus) Hughes. Andrew went above and beyond in supporting us, showing kindness and compassion while guiding us every step of the way in our time of need. A true gentleman to whom his late father Mr Sid Grey would of been extremely proud of . Thank you very much Andrew . Julie and Les Noble

  • 5 Denise Errington 18th Jul 2022

    Andrew and his team went above and beyond Thank-you so much

  • 5 Kenton Stewart 15th Jul 2022

    Absolutely a first class service from  Andrew and his team. From our first initial engagement with Andrew through the whole process to the end of our funeral day, Andrew was was very efficient very informative always available and nothing was ever any trouble or bother for him. An unfortunate event made more pleasant buy having Andrew and the team buy my family’s side step by step. Brilliant service from start to end, we can not thank the whole team enough, and I will be forever great full to them.  

  • 5 Audrey Buckham 8th Jul 2022

    I cannot speak more highly about Andrew Grey Funeral Directors. They organised and dealt with everything regarding the funeral so there was one less thing to think about at this sad time. The whole team were great and very respectful. I would definitely recommend them.

  • 4 Kaye Young 24th Jun 2022

    All the staff were very helpful and give us alot of support and made my mams send off very special

  • 5 Ashley Young 10th Apr 2022

    We can’t thank Andrew grey&his amazing team for all they’ve done to give our mam the best send off,they’ve gone over&above&been there every step of the way everyday making everything that little bit easier,absolute fansastic forever grateful XXX

  • 5 Luke Smith 11th Dec 2021

    During this difficult year have not just lost one parent but both patents within 6 months. I wouldn't use anyone else apart from Andrew Grey the customer service was amazing always putting family at the forefront of what they do. Would highly recommend treated my dad and mam with great dignity.

  • 5 Susan O'Leary 30th Nov 2021

    Andrew Grey and his team were amazing from start to finish arranging the funeral for my mam. He ensured every detail was perfect and we couldn’t fault his care for the family, professionalism and support during our sad time.

  • 5 Lisa Smith 27th Nov 2021

    Excellent service from the minute we made phone call to Andrew, from the bottom of our hearts us as a family could not thank yous enough for helping us at this hard time Andrew is an amazing man nothing at all was a bother to him we are so glad we choose yous thank you so so much xx 

  • 5 Julie Duggan 23rd Nov 2021

    Andrew Grey and his colleagues were absolutely fantastic Andrew was there every step of the way thank you very much

  • 5 Caroline Middlemas 2nd Oct 2021

    Andrew and his team have been amazing from start to finish. So respectful towards our family during this horrible time. He put us at ease, and we knew our dad was in good, safe and caring hands. On the day of the funeral, we were supported from start to finish. Andrew is a caring, considerate and compassionate family man, and this shone through for our dads final send off, we couldn’t of asked for more if we tried! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

  • 5 Andrea and Ian Thompson 6th Sep 2021

    From the initial meeting with Ben the care and service shown to our family has been exceptional. Nothing was too much trouble for Ben and he regularly checked on my mam to make sure everything was as she required. He also selected Mark Black as our celebrant who was an amazing choice and who made us feel like he knew my dad. I can't praise the whole service enough and would definitely recommend Andrew Grey to anyone

  • 5 Kirby Morris 31st Aug 2021

    Andrew was fantastic, so kind caring and very helpful 

  • 5 Carol Scullion 31st Jul 2021

    Although it was a very sad day Andrew and his team made it calm and peaceful. There kindness, respect and a feeling of love was excellent. What a great team they are and on behalf of my mother, Lynsey, myself and the family we cannot express our thanks enough.

  • 5 Lorraine Woodhouse 21st Jun 2021

    Excellent service. Kay was amazing from start to finish. Highly recommended 

  • 5 Luke Smith 5th Jun 2021

    Excellent service through a really difficult time. As well as been professional they were so supportive towards all the family. Can't thank them enough for everything they have done always putting us first.

  • 5 Wilf Longford 26th May 2021

    Andrew and all the team have been very helpful,supportive and professional, nothing is too much trouble to them. I would thoroughly recommend their services to anyone.

  • 5 Dawn Smith 4th Apr 2021

    Lovely polite and friendly people fantastic service most considerate people thavk you for all your help and support to my family

  • 5 Jasmine Bowden 5th Mar 2021

    Outstanding service once again from Ben, Kay and all the team. Nothing was to much trouble, everything was handled in a compassionate and professional manner. Everyone on the team went above and beyond for my family at this sad time. 

  • 5 Jamie Buckley 27th Dec 2020

    Having never arranged a funeral before we met with Ben from Andrew gray funeral directors and he was excellent he listened to us he wasn't pushy and he gave us some good advice and was caring and compassionate nothing was any bother for him he kept in contact with me every step of the way and he made sure my aunties final journey went smoothly. Sarah the humanist done a great job with the service thank you ben and team I would definitely recommend Andrew gray funeral director a service second to none thank you again.Jamie and maggie. X

  • 5 Nichola Devlin 16th Dec 2020

    I couldnt fault them even if i wanted too. Kay was perfect from the day i met her. The support she give me was amazing. Nothing was a hassle for her, she was in touch everyfew days. She made a hard time barable and make sure it was a perfect service for my dad.

Address
9 North View Terrace, Chilton Moor
Houghton-le-Spring
Tyne and Wear
DH4 5NN

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Gordon Ayre 3rd Feb 2023

Professional,compassionate and understanding at all times.   Unbelievable level of support at all times 

Stephen Little 4th Dec 2022

From start to finish of the sad event I can't do anything but speak very highly of the service that myself and the family received.

Louise Vardy 23rd Sep 2022

Andrew Grey showed immense sensitivity and grace towards our family at a very sad time.

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