Fulwell 0191 548 7000Grindon 0191 534 8000
Gavin J. ReynoldsFamily Funeral DirectorsCare | Quality | Compassion
Independent since 2017

A closer look at our branches, vehicles and team

Explore our branches, funeral vehicles and the people who provide care and support to the families we serve.

Our branches, inside and out

These photographs offer a genuine look at our branches, facilities, vehicles and team.

  • Our Fulwell branch, serving families since 2017.
  • Our Grindon branch, serving families since 2020.
  • A welcoming space prepared for families visiting their loved ones.
  • The reception area at our Fulwell branch.
  • The corridor leading to the resting suites at our Grindon branch.
  • The waiting room at our Grindon branch.

Seasonal displays and community artwork

  • The Tree of Life window display, created by pupils from Grindon Infant School.
  • A closer look at three of the children’s drawings.
  • A Remembrance display created by the Reception class at Grindon Infant School.
  • Our Remembrance window display.
  • Our spring wreath display.
  • Our Christmas window display, created with artwork from children at Redby Academy.

Our funeral vehicles

  • A front view of our hearse.
  • Our hearse out on the road.
  • The open rear of our hearse, showing the wood-panelled area where the coffin rests.
  • One of our funeral limousines.
  • The cream leather seating inside our funeral limousine, with both rear doors open.
  • Inside our funeral limousine, looking across the rear seat from the open door.
  • A funeral director walks ahead of our hearse as people line the street.
  • Pupils and adults line the road as the hearse passes.
  • Mourners gather outside a church, with the hearse and a limousine at the kerb.
  • Our yellow three-wheeler hearse, with its coffin rack on the roof.
  • The hearse at the crematorium, seen from under the canopy.
  • A vintage-style hearse outside our Fulwell branch, with a member of our team beside it.

Meet our team

  • Gavin Reynolds, Owner and Funeral Director.
  • Kristina Foster, Funeral Director.
  • Gary Mackinnon, Funeral Service Operative.
  • A member of our team checks the lining of a coffin.
  • A member of our team sets flowers on a coffin in a resting suite.
  • A funeral director stands with head bowed beside the hearse at a church.

You’re welcome to visit us

You’re welcome to visit either branch during office hours without an appointment. You don’t need to be arranging a funeral to call in; we’re happy to answer questions and help you find out more about our services.

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Fulwell 0191 548 7000Grindon 0191 534 8000

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