Burials

Traditional or informal

Funeral services can be as formal or informal as you would like – and it’s entirely up to you as to how religious the service is depending on your beliefs and the wishes of your loved one.

Gibson’s Funeral Services can organise the funeral and a burial at your chosen cemetery, graveyard or burial ground and purchase a grave on your behalf where necessary. Most burial grounds have a chapel or room where the service can take place, but you may decide you want the service to take place in a particular church or other venue that has meaning for you.

If you already have a family burial plot we may be able to arrange for it to be reopened before the burial. If you would like burial plots which are next to each other, you’ll need to talk to the local authority about the possibility of purchasing or reserving multiple plots and again, we can help you with this.

What happens at a burial?

On the day of the funeral, depending on your preference, mourners may assemble outside the burial ground awaiting the arrival of the cortege with hearse, or may take a seat in the chapel before the coffin is brought in. Alternatively, the coffin can be taken to the venue prior to the mourners arriving.

A funeral service usually lasts around 20 to 60 minutes and can include a number of hymns or non-religious songs that mean something to you, eulogies and readings.

Following the funeral service (should you choose to have one) the committal service usually takes place at the graveside with the minister, clergy or other non-religious officiant conducting the service. This can be tailored to your requests with readings, songs and prayers.

Gibson’s Funeral Services can assist you in every step of the funeral and burial arrangements so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

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Memorial Masonry

We offer a masonry service for new pieces, additional inscriptions or renovations to existing memorials.

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Our pricing

Funeral prices vary depending on the type of ceremony you would like for your loved one. There are many options to choose from to make it unique and special.

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Planning ahead?

It is now really easy to plan ahead, making a huge difference by easing the burden on your family when the time comes, so they can focus on the arrangements.

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Need advice?

Gibson’s Funeral Services can assist you in every step of the funeral so please don’t hesitate to ask us about any aspects or queries you may have.

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The service we received from Gibson Funeral Bishop Auckland, was excellent. Victoria came out to see us and guided us through everything efficiently which was a great help. Claire on reception was most helpful when I rang to add a few things. On the day…

Ann Glasper

Claire on the front desk was so very helpful and sincere. She made an awful time very bearable. Mark was very professional and all the team with him also, we were really impressed by the service received. The highlight was the two beautiful horses which…

Kathleen Pollard

Special thanks to Ian who helped and supported us through a most difficult time

Wendy Wilkinson

Excellent service from Ryan and Claire

Heidi Davey

Excellent service from all the staff. We were kept informed at each stage and the service itself was very well handled. Much appreciated the help at all stages when organizing the funeral and the service.

Jason

Michael was first class from our first meeting through to dad’s burial. He was so thoughtful and caring and made a very difficult time for us more bearable as we trusted him and he was always there to answer any of our questions. We couldn’t…

Marie Tait

The whole service that was provided was perfect and stress free.

Carol Ord

The service I received was highly professional and Michael was very caring and was able to answer any questions I had during what was a very difficult time, the other members of staff I spoke to were courteous and helpful.

Carole

From the bottom of my heart I couldn’t recommend Gibsons Funeral service enough, our family have used their services twice for our beloved Gran in 2015 and very recently for our beautiful mam who passed in December, Kevan especially showed nothing but compassion, respect and…

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