Delanoy Funeral Services - Peterlee

Delanoy Funeral Services was established in 1897 and has cared for families in Peterlee and Easington for well over 125 years. Today the independent, family-owned business is run by John Delanoy, from Easington, and Julie Stout, from Peterlee, who are both closely involved in every arrangement across the firm's three locations: Peterlee, Easington Village and Easington Colliery, serving Peterlee, Easington, Horden and the surrounding County Durham area.

Services span direct cremation (from £1,415 plus disbursements), traditional funerals with full ceremony and attendance, simple and low-cost options, bespoke funerals with personal touches such as tribute videos, themed elements or pet inclusion, humanist ceremonies and direct burials, along with pre-paid funeral plans with flexible monthly payment options, flowers and coffin choices. The firm maintains a chapel of rest for family visits and an elegant Jaguar fleet, and staff, including celebrant Emma, are known for meticulous, personalised care.

The firm is a member of SAIF (Society of Allied Independent Funeral Directors, membership no. 3139) and has built a strong local reputation, reflected in more than 390 five-star reviews across Facebook and Google praising John and Julie's compassion and attention to detail. The practice is active in the local community, including supporting charitable causes such as Prostate Cancer UK fundraising, and regularly shares personalised farewells and funeral notices with the community on social media.