W. Lauderdale & Son Funeral Services

14/08/2026

CLEARY,
Phillip

( Teams )

Sadly in Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Sunday 9th August 2026 aged 87 Phillip.

Beloved Husband of the late Margaret, much loved Dad of Philip, Mark, Gary, Martin, and the late Colin and Keith, Father in-law, Granda and Great Grandad.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Thursday 20th August at Saltwell Crematorium at 1:00pm.

Family flowers only,
Donations if desired to British Heart Foundation

All welcome afterwards to
The Saltwell Club.

All enquiries to:
W. Lauderdale & Son
Funeral Services
0191 4604698

14/08/2026

JENNINGS
Yvonne

( Whickham )

Sadly in hospital after a short illness on Friday 7th August 2026 aged 65 years Yvonne

Beloved Daughter of the late Joe and Mary, Much loved Sister of Joe and the late Robert and John, also a dear Sister in-law, Aunty & Great Aunty will be sadly missed by all of her family and friends.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Friday 21st August at Saltwell Crematorium at 1:45pm

Family flowers only,
Donations if desired to The Stroke Association

All welcome afterwards to The Glebe Sports & Social Club, Whickham.

All enquiries to:
W. Lauderdale & Son
Funeral Services
0191 4604698

30/07/2026

SURTEES,
Jake

( Dunston )

Unexpectedly on Wednesday 22nd July 2026 aged 25 years Jake

Much loved Son of Gary and Caroline, loving Brother of Graham, Liam, Callum, Nathan and Matty, loving Grandson of Les and Brigid and the late Noreen and George, also dear Uncle of Freya and Luca.

Jake will be massively missed by his Partner Courtney and will be treasured by all his loving family and many friends.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Thursday 6th August at Saltwell Crematorium at 1:45pm.

Family flowers only,
Donations if desired to
Cancer Research UK.

All welcome afterwards to
Dunston Excelsior Club.

All enquiries to:
W. Lauderdale & Son
Funeral Services
0191 4604698

24/07/2026

HEWITT,
Winnifred

( Dunston )

Sadly in Queen Elizabeth Hospital on Wednesday 8th July 2026 aged 88 years Winnie nee Boyles

dearly beloved Wife of the late Albert, much loved Mam of Dawn, Mark and Lisa, Mother in law of Ken and Michele, Sister of the late David, a dear Aunt, Treasured Grandma of Craig, Kate, Cameron, Mathew, Kieran, Great Grandma of Aida, Florence, Pippa and Hallie.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Friday 31st July at Saltwell Crematorium at 12:00noon.

Family flowers only,
Donations if desired to St Bedes Hospice, Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

All welcome afterwards to
Dunston Social Club ( Clav )

https://winifredhewitt.muchloved.com/

All enquiries to:
W. Lauderdale & Son
Funeral Services
0191 4604698

Dedicated to the memory of Winnie

15/07/2026

CREATING THE PERFECT FAREWELL

We offer a range of funeral options, whether held in a church, crematorium, cemetery chapel, or at the graveside, making sure the setting and tone reflect your loved one’s wishes, beliefs and the memories you cherish.

“ Every family is different, and so is every farewell “

13/07/2026

MODERN VS TRADITIONAL FUNERALS: HOW HAVE SERVICES CHANGED OVER THE YEARS?

Over the past 30 years, we've seen a shift from traditional funerals to incorporate more personal touches. Find out how things have changed.

13/07/2026

GILMOUR,
Veronica. ( Veron )

( Whickham )

Sadly in Freeman Hospital on Friday 3rd July 2026 aged 71 years, Veronica nee Henderson, dearly beloved Wife of Alastair (Ally), much loved Mam of Jennifer, treasured Granny of Robert.

Would family and friends please meet for Funeral Service on Tuesday 21st July at St Marys Roman Catholic Church, Dockendale Lane, Whickham at 12noon, Burial to follow at Garden House Cemetery.

Family flowers only,
Donations if desired to The Stroke Association.

All welcome afterwards to:
The Staithes Cafe
Autumn Drive
NE8 2BZ.

https://veronicagilmour.muchloved.com

All enquiries to:
W. Lauderdale & Son
Funeral Services
0191 4604698

08/07/2026

Pre-arranging your funeral is one of the most thoughtful decisions you can make for both yourself and your family.

We offer a compassionate and supportive approach to funeral plans, helping you choose the details that matter most, at your own pace and with no pressure.

for more information:

07/07/2026

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT UNATTENDED FUNERALS

Our personal approach to unattended funerals

At W. Lauderdale & Son Funeral Services, we understand that choosing an unattended funeral doesn’t mean you’re compromising on the importance of a dignified farewell. Quite the opposite, in fact.

Our approach is rooted in the belief that a simple goodbye should always be handled with profound care, respect and professionalism, regardless of whether a formal ceremony takes place.

We pride ourselves on our meticulous attention to every single detail. From the moment your loved one is entrusted into our care, our experienced and compassionate team manages every aspect with the utmost sensitivity. This includes all necessary paperwork, transportation and arrangements with the crematorium.

You can rest assured that your loved one will be treated with the same reverence and dignity as they would be in a traditional service, providing you with invaluable peace of mind during an incredibly difficult time.

Our commitment is to alleviate as much of the burden as possible, allowing you to focus on your grief and remembrance, knowing that all practicalities are expertly and empathetically handled.

Find out why unattended funerals have become a more popular choice in recent years, and explore what happens after the service.

06/07/2026

Road trip this morning to our friends at Coleman Milne delivering one of our fleet vehicles ready to enter their workshop, looking forward to collecting it next week once it’s fully equipped ready for funeral work.