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Daren Persson Funeral Services was founded in 2003.
Our dedicated teams at our North Shields and Wallsend funeral homes are committed to creating tailored funerals that reflect the unique life of your loved one.
We can be contacted 24 hours a day, by telephone, and are here to discuss your needs. Or if you prefer, we can visit your home to discuss funeral arrangements.
J White
7 months ago
Every single person we had contact with were sympathetic, kind, and personal. From the very initial telephone contact we were reassured and comforted by the help and service we had. We were gently guided through all the processes needed. The funeral was perfect, we could not have asked for more.
David Kay
7 months ago
Carl was exemplary from the start, he dealt with the family with dignity and empathy. Carl was professional throughout our entire dealings with him, as were his team during on the day of the service. The recommendations they gave were excellent as was the decision to bring in Megan as the celebrant. We could not be more thankful for a wonderful send off.
annie dixon
2 years ago
My hubby Alan died of Covid in March of this year. Me and my family chose Darrin and his team to arrange the funeral and to look after Alan. I am so pleased we did ! The whole team is fantastic they were caring respectful and couldn't do enough to help us. A special thanks to Bill who supported us every day for ten days when we visited Alan ever day, and also to Emma and to Darren himself. I would recommend Darren and the team to everyone who I know will be going through a traumatic and sad experience. I am so thankful to them for the way they supported us and for the caring way they looked after my lovely Alan
Linda Martin
3 years ago
A huge " thank you " to everyone connected with Daren Persson funeral services. At a time of sadness, my family were supported 100 percent of the way. Nothing was too much trouble and staff were both friendly and professional . Mr Bremner talked us through every step and his choice of celebrant, Mr Brown, was perfect. I would recommend this funeral service to everyone, knowing that friends and loved ones would be treated with respect and dignity.Ms Linda Martin
Heather Anderson
3 years ago
After using your services once again can I start with Daren and thank him for looking after us on the day. Next we would like to thank Suzanne and Bill for all their help and support they went above and beyond all expectations. They were there every step of the way for us as a family.Nothing was too much of a bother for them day and night. They made the saddest of times a lot more bearable for us
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