Whitehouse Funeral Service News | Darlington | Newton Aycliffe
Introducing our newest team member
December 17th, 2024
We are delighted to introduce you to our newest member of the team Amy, our first female Funeral Service Operator. Previously, Amy worked in the mortuary at D...
Sharing Together Craft Group Donations
December 17th, 2024
In the spirit of Christmas giving, Dorothy and the ladies of Sharing Together Crafts have been generously supporting local charities throughout the Festive Season makin...
Christmas Service of Remembrance
December 4th, 2024
Christmas Service of Remembrance Last night was our first evening held for our Christmas Service of Remembrance at Darlington Crematorium, it was a great ni...
Trauma Teddies
November 21st, 2024
This morning Amy delivered some trauma teddies to Newton Aycliffe Fire Station which were hand knitted by Dorothy Whitehouse and the ladies from Sharing Together Crafts...
Treats for Willow Green Care Home
November 13th, 2024
This morning, our receptionist Ellen visited Willow Green Care Home in Darlington to present a lovely hamper for the residents to enjoy, along with a tub of Heroes for ...
Free Sausage Sandwiches from Alderson's Butchers
October 31st, 2024
To celebrate British Sausage Week, Alderson's Butchers in Cockerton were asking for nominations for local businesses to recieve free sausage sandwiches for their team. ...
Donation's for Newton Aycliff Methodist Church
October 23rd, 2024
Dorothy Whitehouse and the ladies of the Sharing Together Craft Group have generously donated £200 to Newton Aycliffe Methodist Church. They presented a cheque to...
Charity of the Month - September 2024
September 27th, 2024
This month Dorothy Whitehouse and the ladies from Sharing Together Crafts chose to donate £200 to the Great North Air Ambulance Service. By donating to the Great ...
Stall in support of Macmillan Cancer Support
September 26th, 2024
On Wednesday 25th September, Dorothy Whitehouse had a stall at the Waterworks in Darlington raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support. The stall had a v...
Memorial Keepsakes
September 13th, 2024
We understand that sometimes the day of your loved ones funeral service can be a bit of a blur. That’s why there are options available through Obitus to preserve ...
Wicker Coffins
September 13th, 2024
Did you know we offer a range of environmentally friendly coffins? Willow coffins are completely bio-degradable, the coffin structure, the handles and the lid, includin...
Happy 70th Birthday Bryan
August 28th, 2024
Today Bryan Shepherd celebrates his 70th Birthday in style, whilst enjoying a well-earned “Holiday of a lifetime” in Dubai. Bryan has been a valued member o...
Hampers for Mind Darlington
August 22nd, 2024
Recently Mind Charity in Darlington were on the look out for Raffle Prizes so Dorothy Whitehouse and the ladies from Sharing Together Crafts put together four lovely ha...
Charity of the month - July 2024
July 8th, 2024
Charity of the month - July Dorothy and the ladies of the Sharing Together Craft Group are always beavering away raising money for local charities. This month they have...
Twiddle Muffs for those with Dementia
July 3rd, 2024
Dorothy Whitehouse and the ladies from the Sharing Together Craft Group have been busy creating Twiddle Muffs, designed specifically for individuals suffering from...
Visit to North Tees Hospital - Premature Baby Unit
June 25th, 2024
Visit to North Tees Hospital - Premature Baby Unit Dorothy Whitehouse recently made a heartfelt visit to the North Tees Hospital Premature Baby Unit. She de...
Celebrating Tracey's Lakesman 2024 achievement
June 18th, 2024
Our amazing funeral director, Tracey, achieved a remarkable milestone this weekend by completing the Lakesman Triathlon 2024 which is a challenging event, known for it...
JUNE CHARITY OF THE MONTH
June 14th, 2024
This month Dorothy Whitehouse and the ladies from Sharing Together Crafts have chosen to donate £200 to First Stop in Darlington. First Stop is a local charity ru...
MAY CHARITY OF THE MONTH
May 13th, 2024
⭐Charity of the Month - Little SENDsations⭐ Dorothy and the wonderful ladies of the Sharing Together craft group have been busy as always raising funds ...
Dying Matters Week 2024
May 9th, 2024
This week is Dying Matters Week, a week focused on increasing awareness about end-of-life care and planning and to encourage people to feel comfortable talking abo...
National Receptionists Day 2024
May 8th, 2024
Happy National Receptionists Day! We would like to introduce you to our lovely Receptionists Amy and Ellen. Amy and Ellen cover both our Darlington and Newton Aycl...
Poem of appreciation
April 22nd, 2024
Our newest funeral director Tracey has recently conducted the funeral of a local gentleman and his wife has shown her appreciation by writing Tracey this lovely poem: ...
Pure & Simple Cremations
April 19th, 2024
At Whitehouse Funeral Service, we understand that every family's needs are unique. That's why alongside traditional funerals we also offer Direct Cremation Pure &a...
APRIL CHARITY OF THE MONTH
April 10th, 2024
For April's charity, Dorothy Whitehouse and the ladies from Sharing Together Crafts have chosen to donate £200 to Northumbria Blood Bikes. A cheque was presented ...
World Poetry Day 2024
March 21st, 2024
Today is World Poetry Day and we have chosen to share a poem written by a local poet called Joanne Boyle. "Can you fly to heaven?" the little girl asked the ...
MARCH CHARITY OF THE MONTH
March 21st, 2024
Dorothy Whitehouse and the dedicated ladies of the Sharing Together Craft Group in Newton Aycliffe make an array of crafts raising funds for many charities throughout ...
Ashes into Glass Jewellery
February 27th, 2024
Introducing two new colours to the Ashes into Glass collection - Amber and Aqua. Now available in a choice of 8 different colours. To view their full collection please ...
FEBRUARY CHARITY OF THE MONTH
February 23rd, 2024
Back in December we held a Christmas Service of Remembrance at Darlington Crematorium to reflect on the wonderful lives we have helped celebrate, pay tribute to and say...
Ashes into Glass
January 24th, 2024
Ashes into Glass ® is the leading creator of ashes jewellery in the UK and worldwide. They create the most beautiful jewellery for you to connect with your loved on...
JANUARY CHARITY OF THE MONTH
January 5th, 2024
This month our chosen charity is Darlington Social Club for the Blind and Visually Impaired. Today, Dorothy Whitehouse took a cheque in the sum of £200 to su...
Celebrating 20 years of Whitehouse Funeral Service
January 5th, 2024
As we journey into the New Year 2024, we are proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Whitehouse Funeral Service. In January 2004 we opened our doors to familie...
DECEMBER CHARITY OF THE MONTH
December 21st, 2023
This month the ladies from Sharing Together Crafts have chosen to support two charities, The Women's Refuge and The Silent Santa Appeal, Darlington. Dorothy Whitehouse ...
Christmas Lunch for the ladies from Sharing Together Crafts
December 8th, 2023
Today Dorothy Whitehouse and the ladies from Sharing Together Crafts have took a well deserved break from all their amazing charity work and have enjoyed a lovely Chris...
Our Yearly Christmas Wreath from First for Flowers
December 5th, 2023
Thank you First for Flowers for our amazing Christmas wreath. Not only do they supply us with stunning floral tributes all year long, they also bring Christmas cheer to...
Fundraising event at the Victorian Christmas Market held at The Waterworks in Darlington
December 4th, 2023
Saturday brought another triumphant fundraising day at The Waterworks in Darlington, featuring a spectacular Victorian Christmas Fayre. Dorothy Whitehouse showcased a ...
Meet the Team - Mel Whitehouse
November 29th, 2023
Mel WhitehouseCompany Director/ Company Secretary Mel has worked in the funeral industry for the past 18 years, co-founding the business with his son, John. Prior to th...
Christmas Hampers for Cancer Support Group
November 10th, 2023
Dorothy Whitehouse and her team are at it again making up hampers to raise money for the Great Aycliffe Cancer Support Group which is based in Newton Aycliffe and Darli...
Meet the Team - Dorothy Whitehouse
November 2nd, 2023
Introducing you to Dorothy our Charity & Craft Group Leader and wife and mother of managing directors, Mel and John. Dorothy's contributions to the compan...
NOVEMBER CHARITY OF THE MONTH
November 1st, 2023
This November we have nominated Great Aycliffe Cancer Support Group as our Charity of the month. At Whitehouse we firmly believe in the power of community and...
Art & Crafts Fair
October 27th, 2023
Come and visit Dorothy Whitehouse and her crafty painters at the Church Hall at Barnard Castle Methodist Church this Saturday 27th October. There's an opportunity ...
Personal touches that count
October 17th, 2023
Today we had the honour and the privilege of carrying out the funeral of a local lady whose favourite colours were pink and purple. Our funeral director Bryan Shepherd ...
Macmillan Coffee Morning Update
October 13th, 2023
On Friday 29th September, we organised a Macmillan Coffee Morning outside our Darlington office, and it was a resounding success. The weather was beautiful, we hosted a...
National Poetry Day
October 5th, 2023
National Poetry Day is the annual mass celebration on the first Thursday of October that encourages everyone to make, experience and share poetry with family and friend...
OCTOBER CHARITY OF THE MONTH
October 3rd, 2023
This month we chose to help 1st Newton Aycliffe Scout Group get their premises back after using the premises for over 40 years. As a lot of you will...
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October 3rd, 2023
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Whether you’re one of the 55,000 people diagnosed with breast cancer each year, or just want to find out more, Macmillan...
Come along and join us for Macmillan Coffee Morning
September 29th, 2023
Pop along to our Darlington office today and join us for a cuppa and some home made scones, sausage rolls and cakes all in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and the fanta...
Macmillan Coffee Morning
September 27th, 2023
On Friday 29th September we are taking part in the Macmillan Coffee Morning which is Macmillan Cancer Support's biggest fundraising event. Each year since 1990, people ...
SEPTEMBER CHARITY OF THE MONTH
September 22nd, 2023
This month our chosen charity is the Darlington and District Talking Newspaper for the Blind and Visually Impaired. The DDTN was established in 1979 as a charit...
Emergency Services Day - 9th September
September 8th, 2023
Emergency Services Day (also known as 999 Day) is a national day when the UK comes together to honour the 2 million people serving in our NHS and emergency services.&nb...
1st Anniversary of our Queen's Death
September 8th, 2023
Our thoughts are with the Royal Family today on the first anniversary of the death of Her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. On the occasion of the anniversary of Her lat...
Meet the Team - Bryan Shepherd
August 9th, 2023
In 1989, my life took an unexpected turn as I entered the funeral industry in Darlington. The passing of my father marked a pivotal moment, steering me away from the l...
Meet the Team - John Watling
August 3rd, 2023
John's career in the funeral service spans an impressive 29 years, and has been a part of the Whitehouse Funeral Service team for the past 4 years. John likes...
Cycle to Work Day - 3rd August 2023
August 2nd, 2023
Did you know that Thursday 3rd August is Cycle to Work Day? Whether you’ve never cycled before, not ridden in a while or cycle every day, Cycle to Work Day is for...
Meet the Team - David Gray
July 26th, 2023
It's evident that David Gray has had a long and dedicated career in the funeral business, accumulating 46 years of experience. Starting as a part time driver bearer,&nb...
Meet the Team - Julie Whitehouse
July 21st, 2023
Meet Julie Whitehouse, a dedicated and compassionate Funeral Director & Celebrant at Whitehouse Funeral Service. Julie joined the team in 2016 after running h...
World Ice Cream Day
July 15th, 2023
Today is 'World Ice Cream Day' 🍦 Will you be having an ice cream today and if so, what flavour would you pick?
National Gummi Worm Day
July 14th, 2023
Today is 'National Gummi Worm Day' What's your favourite choice of sweets?
Jenny's Retirement
July 14th, 2023
Recently we said a fond farewell and happy retirement to our receptionist Jenny. Jenny has been a valued key member of the Whitehouse Funeral Service - Darlington te...
Meet the Team - John Whitehouse
July 14th, 2023
John Whitehouse Managing Director/Funeral Director John began his Funeral Career back in 1992 when he was just 21 years old. During his first 12 years in the professi...
Donation to the Great North Air Ambulance Service
July 3rd, 2023
Dorothy and the ladies of Sharing Together Crafts work alongside Whitehouse Funeral Service to support local charities. A cheque for £500 was donated to the Great...
Sharing Together Crafts
May 24th, 2023
Dorothy Whitehouse and the team from Sharing Together Crafts have made hats, scarves, gloves and teddies which they are going to deliver to the local churches...
Peter Freitag, Darlington community champion, dies aged 93
March 30th, 2023
Peter Freitag, one of the most colourful and most loquacious characters in North-East public life – and its most incorrigible name-dropper – has died. He wa...
Our silver fleet
March 17th, 2023
At Whitehouse Funeral Service we have a large silver fleet consisting of three hearses and five limousines with our main fleet being Mercedes. We feel that our fl...
Donations for the Premature Baby Unit
February 14th, 2023
Dorothy Whitehouse and the ladies of the ‘Sharing Together’ craft group at Newton Aycliffe are always keeping busy looking for ways to help and support as m...
Cheque presentation
February 3rd, 2023
Dorothy Whitehouses' Craft Group 'Sharing Together Crafts' work alongside Whitehouse Funeral Service to raise money for different charities. Today a cheque was pr...
Donations for The Salvation Army & Darlington Blind Society
December 23rd, 2022
Dorothy Whitehouse and the Sharing Together Craft Group have been at it again and have raised £500 each for The Salvation Army and the Darlington Blind Society. O...
Remembrance Christmas Tree
December 19th, 2022
As Christmas approaches we all think of our loved ones who have been taken away from us. Please feel free to pop into our office and place a tag on our Christmas tree i...
Happy Retirement
June 29th, 2022
Yesterday we all said farewell to our embalmer Sean who has worked for Whitehouse Funeral Service for over 18 years. Sean has seen the business develop right from the ...
Supporting our local charities
November 12th, 2021
Our charity based craft room run by Dorothy Whitehouse at Whitehouse Funeral Service, Newton Aycliffe have helped to raise funds for various charities. So far this yea...
We will remember them
November 12th, 2021
Well done to Dorothy Whitehouse and the team for knitting these lovely poppies to go on our display outside of our Newton Aycliffe office
Hamper for Aycliffe Care Home
November 12th, 2021
Dorothy Whitehouse has kindly donated this lovely hamper towards the Christmas raffle at Aycliffe Care Home
Woodland Burials
February 19th, 2020
Woodland burial, also known as green burial or natural burial, is an eco-friendly funeral option that is growing in popularity. Woodland burial is an environmentally-fr...
Disney's Queen of Katwe star dies aged 15
February 17th, 2020
Teenage Disney star Nikita Pearl Waligwa has died after her losing her three year battle with brain cancer, aged only 15. Nikita, who starred in Queen of Katwe, was giv...
TV Presenter Caroline Flack dies aged 40
February 17th, 2020
Former Love Island host Caroline Flack has been found dead in her London flat, her family have confirmed. A lawyer for the family said the star had taken her own life. ...
Raphael Coleman, Nanny McPhee star and climate activist, dies aged 25
February 13th, 2020
Raphaël Coleman, a child actor who became a climate change activist, has died at the age of 25. Coleman’s death on Friday was reported by his mother, Liz Jen...
Kirk Douglas, Hollywood legend, dies at 103
February 6th, 2020
Actor Kirk Douglas, whose Hollywood career spanned seven decades, has died aged 103. The stage and screen actor was well-known for a range of roles, including the 1960 ...
Kobe Bryant, NBA legend, killed along with daughter in helicopter crash
January 27th, 2020
Kobe Bryant, regarded as one of the greatest players in the history of basketball, has died in a helicopter crash in California. Bryant, 41, was one of nine people on t...
Today we reflect on a very proud day for Whitehouse Funeral Service
January 8th, 2020
Yesterday (January 7th 2020) we had the privilege of conducting the funeral of Ron Hogg CBE, Police, Crime and Victims’ Commissioner for County Durham and Darling...
Motorcycles Funerals Limited
September 13th, 2019
We can offer a send off suitable to your personal needs including this Motorcycle hearse from Motorcycle Funerals Limited. Today at our Newton Aycliffe branch we welcom...
Children's Burial and Cremation Costs Covered
July 3rd, 2019
Children’s Funeral Fund – Stakeholder briefing Monday 1st July 2019 The Prime Minister has intervened to establish the Children’s Funera...
Woodland Burial
March 29th, 2019
We are always fortunate in our working enviroment to visit different places. An Blue House Woodland Burial Site is no exception. What an amazing place for a burial site...
Aretha Franklin, 'Queen of Soul', dies aged 76
August 16th, 2018
Aretha Franklin, the "queen of soul" known for hits like Respect and Think, has died in Detroit at the age of 76. The legendary singer was diagnosed with cancer in 2010...
Barry Chuckle, one half of Chuckle Brothers duo, dies aged 73
August 6th, 2018
The entertainer Barry Chuckle, one half of the comedy duo the Chuckle Brothers, has died aged 73, his manager has said. “It is with great sadness that the fa...
Ray Wilson dies: Former England footballer and 1966 World Cup winner dies, aged 83
May 16th, 2018
Former left-back player 266 times for Huddersfield Town as well as Everton, Oldham Athletic and Bradford City Ray Wilson, a member of the 1966 World Cup-wi...
TV and radio presenter Dale Winton has died at the age of 62.
April 19th, 2018
The former Supermarket Sweep host died at his home earlier on Wednesday 18th April, his long-term agent Jan Kennedy said. Winton spent nearly a decade hosting the ITV d...
Donation for MIND Darlington
April 18th, 2018
Dorothy Whitehouse has presented a cheque to Pauline Huntley, Trustee of MIND Darlington. Dot's Crafts is based at our Newton Aycliffe branch and the ladies raised a to...
Donation for the Women's Refuge
April 18th, 2018
Dorothy Whitehouse has presented a cheque to Gwen Morrison on behalf of the Women's Refuge, Darlington. Dot's Crafts is based at our Newton Aycliffe branch and the ladi...
Jim Bowen, Bullseye host and comedian, dies aged 80
March 14th, 2018
Jim Bowen, the comedian and broadcaster who was best known for hosting the darts-based gameshow Bullseye, has died at the age of 80. A former teacher and one of a gener...
Stephen Hawking, science's brightest star, dies aged 76
March 14th, 2018
World renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76. He died peacefully at his home in Cambridge in the early hours of Wednesday, his family said. The Br...
Comedy Legend Sir Ken Dodd dies aged 90 years
March 12th, 2018
Sir Ken Dodd, creator of the Diddy Men and one of the most popular comedians of his time, has died aged 90. The Liverpool legend had recently been released from hospita...
Sir Roger Bannister passes away aged 88 years
March 5th, 2018
Sir Roger Bannister, the first person to run a mile in under four minutes, has died at the age of 88. His time of three minutes 59.4 seconds, set at Iffley Road sports ...
New sponsorship for Darlington RUFC under 13s
February 26th, 2018
As part of our continual support to local community organisations Whitehouse Funeral Service are proud to announce the sponsorship of Darlington RUFC Under 13s team for...
Vicar of Dibley actress Emma Chambers dies aged 53 years
February 26th, 2018
Emma Chambers, best known for playing Alice Tinker in The Vicar of Dibley, has died aged 53, it was announced on Saturday. Chambers’ agent said she died of natura...
Christmas Remembrance Tree donations for the Children's Blessing Project
February 1st, 2018
Julie Whitehouse was delighted to visit the Children's blessing project today to present a cheque for £100 raised from our Christmas Remembrance tree in our...
Hannah Hauxwell passes away aged 91 years
February 1st, 2018
A strong character with a gentle nature is how many will remember Daleswoman Hannah Hauxwell, who has died at the age of 91. Miss Hauxwell first became known in 19...
Christmas Remembrance Tree donations for Macmillan Cancer Support
January 26th, 2018
As always it was lovely to welcome Michelle Muir from Macmillan Cancer Support North East to our offices today. We presented Michelle with a cheque for £250 which...
Julie Whitehouse presents cheque to local charity
January 19th, 2018
We are delighted to present a cheque for £100 to the Together 21 Project at the PCP, Newton Aycliffe. The Together 21 Project supports children with Downs Syndrom...
Darlington's Matt Hadden loses inspirational fight against cancer, aged 28
December 7th, 2017
A YOUNG man, who was described as "the real winner of the Great North Run", has lost his inspirational battle against cancer. Matt Hadden, 28, a finalist in tonigh...
Urgent Appeal For Newton Aycliffe Charities
November 22nd, 2017
Urgent Appeal for a Newton Aycliffe Charity At Christmas time Whitehouse Funeral Service display remembrance trees in the reception areas of Darlington and Newton Aycl...
The Snowdon Moonlight Hike
November 15th, 2017
In August 2017, our very own funeral directors John & Julie Whitehouse took part in a moonlight trek up Mount Snowdon to help raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Care....
Football stars pay tribute to ex-Newcastle Chairman
October 9th, 2017
EX-ENGLAND captains Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney were among football's great and good at the funeral of former Newcastle United chairman ...
US Rock musician Tom Petty dies aged 66
October 4th, 2017
Tom Petty, the rock musician whose hits included American Girl and I Won’t Back Down, has died in California aged 66 after suffering cardiac arrest. Petty was rep...
MRI Scanner Appeal at Darlington Memorial Hospital
September 15th, 2017
We were delighted to welcome Pat Chambers, Charity Development Manager for the MRI Scanner appeal into our office today. We presented Pat with a donation of £500 ...
Farewell to Mark Hammond
September 11th, 2017
On Friday 8th September 2017, family and friends came together to say goodbye to a “shining star” who brought love and laughter to all who knew him dur...
Sir Bruce Forsyth dies aged 89
August 18th, 2017
Sir Bruce Forsyth, the veteran entertainer and presenter of many successful TV shows, has died aged 89. The former Strictly Come Dancing presenter had been unwell for s...
Our continuing support of St Teresa's Hospice
July 24th, 2017
We have recently donated a £40 Marks and Spencer's gift voucher to St Teresa's Hospice for the Charity Golf Day which is being hosted by Heritage Healthcare and h...
Moonlight trek up Mount Snowdon
July 24th, 2017
Our very own funeral directors John & Julie Whitehouse are taking on a moonlight trek up Mount Snowdon to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Care. The caus...
Bill Paxton, dies aged 61
February 26th, 2017
Actor Bill Paxton, who was best known for his role in the sci-fi classic Aliens, has died at the age of 61, US media report. Paxton had reportedly suffered from...
Tara Palmer-Tomkinson dies aged 45
February 9th, 2017
The star, who rose to fame in the 1990s as a hard-partying "It girl", received treatment in 2016 for a non-malignant brain tumour. The Met Police confirmed a woman in ...
John Hurt dies aged 77
February 1st, 2017
Farewell to a Hollywood legend: Sir John Hurt, who starred in The Elephant Man and Harry Potter, dies aged 77 after a battle with cancer as tributes pour in to 'the mo...
Mary Tyler Moore dies aged 80
February 1st, 2017
Mary Tyler Moore was an American actress, known for her roles in the television sitcoms The Mary Tyler Moore Show (1970–1977), in which she starre...
Gordon Kaye dies aged 75
January 25th, 2017
Actor Gordon Kaye, who was best known for his role in the long-running BBC sitcom 'Allo 'Allo!, has died aged 75. The star's former agency confirmed to BBC News he died...
Thank you certificate from St Teresa's Hospice
January 25th, 2017
Throughout every festive period, remembrance trees are erected by staff at Whitehouse Funeral Service in their reception areas. Families are invited to write messages i...
Meet the Whitehouse Funeral Service ladies !
January 25th, 2017
Our ladies look after our families with sensitivity and respect at a time when it is needed the most. From left to right: Jeannette Watson – ...
Graham Taylor dies: Former England boss passes away aged 72
January 18th, 2017
A family statement said: "With the greatest sadness, we have to announce that Graham passed away at his home early this morning of a suspected heart attack. The family ...
First Lady Funeral Director at Whitehouse Funeral Service
January 18th, 2017
Another proud day for our little family business. Our newest and first lady Funeral Director conducted her first funeral today. We are all so very proud of Julie Whiteh...
Memories of lost loved ones raise hundreds for hospices at Darlington funeral service
January 16th, 2017
MEMORIES of lost loved ones have helped to raise hundreds for hospices. Throughout every festive period, remembrance trees are erected by staff at Whitehouse Funeral S...
Debbie Reynolds dies grieving for daughter Carrie Fisher
December 30th, 2016
The US actress, 84, had been rushed to hospital with a suspected stroke. Her son, Todd Fisher, said the stress of his sister's death had been too much for her a...
Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies
December 28th, 2016
Carrie Fisher, the actress best known as Star Wars‘ Princess Leia Organa, has died after suffering a heart attack. She was 60. Family spokesman S...
Liz Smith, star of the Royle Family, dies aged 95
December 28th, 2016
The Royle Family star Liz Smith has died at the age of 95, a spokeswoman for her family said. The actor, best known for her role as “Nana” Norma...
At the age of 53 George Michael has died
December 28th, 2016
The star, who launched his career with Wham! in the 1980s and had huge success as a solo performer, "passed away peacefully" on Christmas Day in Goring, Oxfordshire, hi...
Veteran ITN war correspondent Michael Nicholson, whose career spanned more than five decades, has died aged 79.
December 19th, 2016
Nicholson reported on the fall of Saigon in 1975, the Falklands War, the Balkans conflict, the Gulf War and the 2003 invasion of Iraq. He joined ITN in 1964 and was the...
Zsa Zsa Gabor: Legendary Hollywood actress dies, aged 99
December 19th, 2016
Zsa Zsa Gabor, the actress and iconic Beverley Hills socialite has died from a heart attack aged 99 at her Los Angeles home, her husband said. "We tried every...
Andrew Sachs, Fawlty Towers Actor, Dies at 86
December 2nd, 2016
Andrew Sachs, the German-born British actor known for playing the bumbling Spanish waiter Manuel on Fawlty Towers, died Nov. 23 after a four-year battle with dementia. ...
Robert Vaughn passed away age 83
November 14th, 2016
Robert Vaughn passed away on Friday at the age of 83 following a brief battle with acute leukemia. The beloved American actor, whose career stretched across six decades...
Leonard Cohen has died at the age of 82
November 11th, 2016
CANADIAN singer-songwriter and artist Leonard Cohen has died at the age of 82. Best known for his song ‘Hallelujah’, the novelist and poet’s deat...
Jimmy Young dies at the age of 95
November 10th, 2016
Veteran broadcaster Sir Jimmy Young has died at the age of 95. The long-serving DJ, who spent almost three decades at BBC Radio 2, died "peacefully at home" with his wi...
A new range of coffins
November 9th, 2016
DAISY Premium Woven Coffins and Ash Caskets Quality, Reliable & Whisper Quiet These premium coffins & caskets are crafted to be totally biodegradable. Ma...
Prime Minister rejects plea for financial support to grieving parents
November 7th, 2016
Theresa May has rejected Labour’s plea to lift the financial burden on grieving parents. The Quaker Social Action, an organisation that works with struggling fa...
Road safety charity brings bereavement support seminar to Scotland
November 7th, 2016
Brake, the road safety charity, with the support of Thompsons Solicitors, is encouraging all support professionals and practitioners to attend its seminar on supporting...
Pete Burns: Dead or Alive singer dies aged 57
October 26th, 2016
Dead or Alive singer Pete Burns has died aged 57 after suffering a cardiac arrest, his management has said. A statement on Twitter said it was with "greatest sadness...
Hundreds of mourners attended the funeral of an unknown stillborn baby girl
October 24th, 2016
Over 150 people visited Wolvercote Cemetery in Oxford in order to offer condolences and well wishes to the child. Named by the officers who found her, Raihana...
Crowds pay respect to World War Two Veteran
October 21st, 2016
A 96 year old war veteran was given a rousing send-off recently when dozens of civilians and military personnel turned out at his funeral. It was standing room only at ...
Munster Rugby head coach Anthony Foley has died suddenly at their team hotel in Paris.
October 17th, 2016
Foley, 42, died at the hotel, where the team were staying prior to Sunday's game against Racing 92. The European Champions Cup game was postponed following ...
Jean Alexander, Coronation Street's Hilda Ogden, dies aged 90
October 17th, 2016
Former Coronation Street actress Jean Alexander, who starred as Hilda Ogden in the soap for over two decades, has died aged 90. Jean Alexander, who was best known for p...
The Comforting Contemporary Coffin
October 14th, 2016
Our Natural Legacy wool coffins and ash caskets offer a soft, comforting alternative to traditional options. Woven in Yorkshire from 100% Pure New English Wool and comp...
Funeral costs can see you digging deep, but small directors ease the pain
October 12th, 2016
Bereaved families pay about £3,700 for a basic cremation or burial – are there cheaper options? Here’s an insider’s guide. Few people shop aroun...
New private burial ground opens on Adlington Hall Estate
October 7th, 2016
Businessman Mark Simpkin and his wife, actress Tricia Penrose, have officially opened their private burial ground within theAdlington Hall Estate, Cheshire. ...
Funeralzone Newsletter September 2016
September 28th, 2016
This month Funeral Zone joined the call for greater social fund funeral payments, alongside many of its funeral director partners. We spoke to Gavin Robinson, MP f...
New Funeral Director at Whitehouse Funeral Service
July 27th, 2016
New Funeral Director at Whitehouse funeral Service. It is with great pleasure that we are able to annouce the arrival of a new Funeral Director to the team. Stephen Rob...
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The Women's Refuge
July 1st, 2016
Cheque presented to Gwen Morrison for The Women’s Refuge A cheque was given today to Gwen Morrison for The Women’s Refuge for £200.00. The mone...
Our new partnership with WYCEUK - Wonder Years Centre of Excellence
June 1st, 2016
Our new partnership with WYCEUK - Wonder Years Centre of Excellence. John Whitehouse handing glasses over to Gail Nwokeoma from WYCE.org.uk..... the glasses will then g...
Amazing turnout for Jungle
July 14th, 2015
As funerals go this has to be 1 of the biggest if not the biggest Darlington has seen.Jungle, also known as George Pamler, was a well know and respected character in th...
Goodbye to Kyle Hull
April 23rd, 2015
Family and friends gathered today to say goodbye to a talented youngster.Today was the funeral of Kyle Hull who left us all in terrible circumstances.Hundreds attended ...
Remembrance Trees...
January 10th, 2015
Whitehouse Funeral Service once again included Remembrance trees at both its offices.In Darlington and Newton Aycliffe offices christmas trees where erected to help us ...
A night with some snooker's finest - and ten per cent off a funeral, too
November 25th, 2014
Nice little write up in the Northen Echo today, courtesy of Mike Amos.....Whitehouse Funeral Service sponsored a night of snooker at the New Club, Darlington. Lots of m...
North East at War....
August 28th, 2014
North East at War....The dramatic headline says it all....Don't worry its not now. The Northern Echo have put together this great site to help commemorate the 100th ann...
Open Day
August 20th, 2014
Open Day - Saturday 13th September 2014. Between 10am & 4pm.At our new premises Surtees House, Hilton Road, Newton Aycliffe, DL5 6ENA dedication of the Chapels of R...
Hundreds turn out for popular dustman
August 18th, 2014
Hundreds of people turned out to support the family of a popular man who worked on the dustbins.JENKINSON, Stephen (Mook) of Darlington died suddenly at home surrounded...
Motorcycle Funerals
July 11th, 2014
Along with 'Casper' the VW Campervan Hearse Whitehouse Funeral Service is now offering the services of Motorcycle Funerals.Along with Casper this company provides funer...
Art Exhibition returns...
July 1st, 2014
Dot's Crafts has organised another Art Exhibition.This time it is to take place in Northgate United Reformed ChurchHope to see you there...
Woodland Bowls Club Day
June 2nd, 2014
Woodland Bowls ClubWoodland Bowls Club held its yearly Woodland Plate competition on Sunday, 1st June 2014. at its home ground just of Hollyhurst Road, Darlington.With ...
Butterwick Hospice Fundraising
February 5th, 2014
It was lovely to meet with Laura from The Butterwick Hospice in Bishop Auckland to hand over a cheque from all the hard work.Over the past few months Dot Whitehouse, fr...
St Teresa's Hospice Christmas Tree
February 4th, 2014
As in previous years Whitehouse Funeral Service has had a remembrance tree in its office at Darlington over the Christmas period.This allows people who have had a berea...
Small Art Exhibition
January 22nd, 2014
Dotty Whitehouse is holding a small art exhibition in Surtees House, Newton Aycliffe.Please come along and see all the different art on display.Dot
Rugby Sponsors Day
December 16th, 2013
Whitehouse Funeral Service were proudly invited to be the ball sponsors on Saturday, 14th December 2013.Whitehouse Funeral Service were proud sponsors of Darlington Mow...
Respects paid to crime scene investigator David Johnson of Darlington
April 29th, 2013
CROWDS of mourners gathered at All Saints Church in Blackwell, Darlington, for the funeral of a popular and well-respected crime scene investigator.David Johnson, from ...
'modest, unassuming' crime scene investigator
April 29th, 2013
TRIBUTES have been paid to a super-fit crime scene investigator, who died suddenly last week.Father-of-two David Johnson, from Darlington, was planning to take a walk w...
Hundreds turn out to say goodbye...
March 19th, 2013
HUNDREDS of mourners turned out to say farewell to a popular mother-of-one today (Tuesday March 19) who died in a car accident earlier this month.There was standing roo...
Funeral firm expands to new premises
October 17th, 2012
A DARLINGTON funeral director has taken a lease on premises in Newton Aycliffe in order to improve its service to bereaved families.Whitehouse Funeral Service has moved...
Golden Charter Winners 2012
March 19th, 2012
Whitehouse Funeral Service where invited to the Golden Charter Funeral Plan lunch at The Gosforth Park Hotel, Newcastle.The event took place on Saturday 17th March 2012...
Ginger Wine...
February 22nd, 2012
Finding different ways to raise money can be very hard but not for business women Dorothy Whitehouse.An old recipe helped her come up with an amazing and successful ide...
40% rise in CofE Fees
February 10th, 2012
Could this be the death knell of religious services.Changes announced by the Church's General Synod could mean a hike of 40% on fees.This means an average fee of £...
Cockerton Library stay...
February 10th, 2012
Could this be the news Cockerton Library, Darlington has been waiting for... after it was earmarked for closure
Donate to worthy cause...
February 7th, 2012
Kate Dow, who is a second year A-level student will be swapping sunny climbs in Darlington for Malaysia, South Africa or Swaziland after being selected from thousands o...
Funeral Directors accused of....
January 26th, 2012
Funeral directors are using hard sell tactics on vulnerable families, trying to push added extras such as embalming, to increase the price.An independent survey has b...
Giving To Life Tree...
January 17th, 2012
This years 'Giving To Life Tree...' has again raised a staggering amount.Every year Whitehouse Funeral Service has a christmas tree in reception to help people remember...
H M Government E-petition
December 1st, 2011
Your support is needed:Increase the DWP Allowence for Funeral PaymentsResponsible department: Department for Work and PensionsThe current allowance for funeral payments...
Burglars found asleep in coffins
August 25th, 2011
Police in Tennessee were called to a funeral home where workers found two intruders sleeping inside coffins.The employees at Weaver's Funeral Home in Bristol called po...
An Animated Reflections Coffin
June 13th, 2011
JC Atkinson would like to introduce the most amazing picture coffin 'in the World!'As part of our trade show stand at the NFE this weekend, we will be showing this amaz...
Darlington Register Office Launches New Initiative
June 10th, 2011
Darlington Register Office Launches New Initiative.From Thursday, 16th June 2011 Darlington Register Office will be offering an additional service to all cutomers who a...
National Funeral Exhibition is upon us again
June 9th, 2011
The time has come for the next instalment of The National Funeral Exhibition.Running from 10 - 12 June 2011 at Stoneleigh Park Exhibition Centre, Warwickshire.Everythin...
Golden Charter Launches new TV add Campaign
June 7th, 2011
Golden Charter has lauched a new TV add campaign which will be aired nationally on ITV3 and on ITV1 in selected regions.This will help with a campaign that Whitehouse F...
End-of-life Rights Information Line Launches...
May 23rd, 2011
We are happy to promote this new helpline...Today marks the launch of an important initiative: a national free End-of-Life Rights Information Line. It is the firs...
BEREAVEMENT FRIENDSHIP GROUP
May 23rd, 2011
All Welcome.....This is what is worded on the posters advertising the new group in Darlington.Whitehouse Funeral Service and St Herberts Church, Yarm Road, Darlington h...
Road RAGE
April 1st, 2011
Apparently motorists in the North are the most likely to commit road rage against a funeral cortege.One in eight motorists questioned said they had seen other drivers g...
National Funeral Exhibition - 10th - 12th June 2011
March 22nd, 2011
Whitehouse Funeral Service will be attending this years big Funeral Exhibition at Stoneleigh.How time flies, it doesnt seem 5 minutes since we were there last and yet i...
New Post-mortem Method Developed
March 8th, 2011
A non-surgical autopsy technique which could remove the need to open up the body to determine a cause of death has been developed.It involves a scanner and a small inci...
A Good Death...
February 17th, 2011
Whitehouse Funeral Service along with St Teresa's Hospice and many other groups within the local area are getting together to join forces to give a family every opportu...
RECYCLING at Darlington Crematorium
February 17th, 2011
PLANS to recycle metal left following cremations have been welcomed.
St Teresa's Donations
February 11th, 2011
Messages on tree are gift for hospiceMessages left on a Christmas tree at Whitehouse Funeral Service have resulted in £250 donated to St Teresa’s Hospice.Fa...
Promesion or not Promesion that is the question?
January 6th, 2011
Is this the new form of disposal?
'The Business of Death'
January 5th, 2011
'The Business of Death' article was one of the most read articles on the BBC Website on Tuesday, 4 January 2011.How things have changed....http://news.bbc.co.uk/today/h...
First 'Bereavement Friendship Group' launched...
November 18th, 2010
The first 'Bereavement Friendship Group' will be taking place in December.Whitehouse Funeral Service and The Reverend Christine Blakesley have joined together to bring ...
Greener Market has great opening...
October 26th, 2010
With a mixed bag of weather Darlington 'Greener Market' got of to a great start.A steady flow of people visited the stall all day with lots of questions and positive re...
John makes page 3!!!
October 19th, 2010
Fame at last as we get ready for the 'Greener Market' on saturday, 23 October 2010.The Northern EchoHope to see you there!!!
Presentation Night
October 15th, 2010
The donations were added and the figure was ready to be announced.The Coast 2 Coast this year took place from Walney Island, Barrow to Sunderland at the back end of May...
'Green Market' for Whitehouse Funeral Service
October 7th, 2010
Whitehouse Funeral Service have just signed up to having their first market stall at Darlington Borough Council 'Green Market'.The event in question is taking place on ...
SAIF Educational / Independents' Day
October 5th, 2010
SAIF's Educational / Independents day was held at the Barcelo Hinckley Hotel, Hinkley Leics on Sunday 3 October 2010.The days agenda was started with an introduction fr...
Whitehouse Funeral Service helps to support Celebration of Flowers
October 1st, 2010
Whitehouse Funeral Service helped to support a local 'Celebration in Flowers' in St Mary's Church, Newton Aycliffe on 23 -26 September 2010.The event was held to commem...
Coast2Coast Reunion @ Tan Hill
September 27th, 2010
The time had come for a few of this years adventure seekers to meet up again and reminisce about this years coast 2 coast event.And where better to meet up but at the t...
Cassie wins 1st prize at puppy show.
September 16th, 2010
Persistence pays of in search for a puppy to die for.Jenny Carter, who works for Whitehouse Funeral Service, eventually gave in to her daughter's wishes to have a puppy...
Walney 2 Wear Cycle Ride Completed
July 1st, 2010
The Cycle ride of the year took place over the weekend of the 29th, 30th and 31st of May 2010.Like last year a merry band of cyclist, of all abilities, set of from Waln...
Coast 2 Coast Bike Ride
March 25th, 2010
After last years successful Coast 2 Coast bike ride, Whitehouse Funeral Service has arranged a similar outing for this year.On the weekend of the 29th, 30th and 31st of...
Funeral Videos Help Distant Relatives Pay Their Respects
March 5th, 2010
A Darlington Funeral Director has announced the launch of a new service which will allow long-distance relatives and friends unable to travel to pay their last respects...
Wool and/or Cotton Coffins?
February 18th, 2010
Whitehouse Funeral Service have a closer look at a new product.'The Swaledale Woolen Coffin'.The wool is supplied locally from local farmers. It is then made into a cof...
Tributes To Those Loved & Lost Raise Funds For St Teresa's Hospice
January 12th, 2010
An independent funeral company in Darlington has raised £250 for St Teresa’s Hospice. The family-run and owned, Whitehouse Funeral Service in Cockerton is d...
Bereavement Seminar Pictures
May 21st, 2009
Dr Bill Webster came to Darlington.A successful day was had by all who attended the two Bereavement Seminars on May 7th 2009, at Blackwell Meadows.See the pictures at: ...
Bereavement Seminar
April 16th, 2009
Once again Whitehouse Funeral Service have been able to bring the well renowned Dr Bill Webster to the North East.Dr Bill Webster is the director of the Centre for the ...
Coast 2 Coast Bike Ride
February 13th, 2009
John Whitehouse is endeavouring to cycle from Whitehaven to Roker. The classic 140miles, Coast 2 Coast ride will be taking place on April 10th, 11th and 12th. In all we...
Open Day
January 28th, 2009
Whitehouse Funeral Service is pleased to offer an open invitation to anyone to our Open Day. The Open Day will be taking place from 10am to 3 pm on Saturday, 7th Februa...
The Big Move
January 28th, 2009
After nearly four years in the old place of work, Whitehouse Funeral Service were able to undertake ...not another funeral this time, but...a large project to convert t...
Official Opening
January 27th, 2009
The Official Opening of the new premises of Whitehouse Funeral Service at Cockerton House, 11 West Auckland Road, Darlington. DL3 9EJ, will take place on Wednesday, 4th...