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Welcome

The funeral business known as W. Lauderdale & Son Funeral Services was formed by W. Lauderdale senior in 1946 in Sheriff Hill, Gateshead.

In 1948 following the success of the business, he then took over the long-established funeral business of Davy Wood and Andy Farnington in Askew Road, Gateshead.

About Us

W. Lauderdale junior joined his father's business in 1960 and proceeded to take full control of the business in 1968. W. Lauderdale then moved to Dunston when the premises were vacated on Askew Road in 1975, this was due to redevelopment of the area. The business is now run by Bill, his wife Doris and son William from Market Lane, and Ravensworth Road, Dunston.

Bill qualified to be an embalmer with the British institute of embalmers in 1972 where he then went on to gain The National Association of Funeral Directing Diploma in Funeral Direction (DipFD).

Over the years, we have developed an excellent reputation for professionalism and quality of service.

Why use W Lauderdale Funeral Services?

Individualised funeral service, over 50 years' experience, provision of coffins, organise burials or cremations, 24 hour personal service, qualified embalmer, professional and caring staff.

Looking for a respectable funeral service in Gateshead?

We understand how sensitive this moment can be. We want to make the funeral arrangements as stress free as possible by offering a full range of services bespoke to your requirements.

We are able to discuss the arrangements at our premises or, visit you in your own home. We will discuss what you may have decided whether a burial or cremation, the adherence to religious customs or personal requests as well as arranging the transport on the day.

Struggling to decide on a particular funeral service? We offer individualised plans including personalised floral services, engraved plaques and a range of coffins. Our private rest chapels will even allow to play your music of choice through our fitted speaker systems, enabling you to create the peaceful atmosphere you would like.