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Bereavement is a distressing experience which all of us encounter sometime in our lives, yet it is something that is talked about very little in everyday life. The distress and emotional upset can leave the bereaved completely disorientated and unsure as to what to do next. Our service and personal attention starts from the very first time you contact us.

Whitehouse Funeral Service is here to help you through that difficult time and with good family values and you at heart we will endeavour to make the whole process easier for you and your family. The business is run by a family team of John, his wife Christine, and his parents Mel and Dorothy. This team has recently been strengthened with the arrival of another well known and respected Funeral Director, Mr Bryan A. Shepherd, whose manner and professionalism can only increase the quality of service already installed in the company. 

At our premises in Cockerton we have created a younger fresher appearance giving an air of familiarity and homeliness. Our approach is reflected in this as we like to celebrate a life that has been, remembering all the good times rather than create a somber atmosphere. However our respect for both the deceased and the family is always paramount.

Our rest rooms have been tastefully decorated reflecting the light warm colour scheme which is present throughout the building. This provides the confidence to the family in entrusting their loved one to us. Final goodbyes can be said as each deceased person will have their own room until the day of the funeral.

The funeral will be arranged to your individual requirements. Whitehouse Funeral Service offers a greater choice of the types of funerals available and what can be included to make the funeral more unique. Not withstanding this we can keep all costs to a minimum. If required we can arrange woodland burials and eco-friendly funerals or even burials at sea.

Our premises in Cockerton have been established to help maintain and strengthen Cockerton's own identity. However we serve a vast area focused on Darlington and its surrounding townships and villages.

We are normally open Monday to Friday – 8.30am to 5.00pm. All viewings during these times and out of normal hours are by appointment. However a full 24 hour service is provided.