E TURNBULL & SON
we can help arrange the right funeral
Funeral Director North Shields, Tynemouth, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay, Wallsend, Newcastle upon Tyne. Turnbull’s has been providing traditional funerals, cremation, cemetery and woodland burials, direct cremations, and prepaid funeral plans since 1790. We are compassionate and experienced, offering genuine support, choice, and value, regardless of your budget. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help with funeral arrangements.
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serving the community since 1790
Our family has a long proud history of serving the communities of North Shields, Tynemouth, Cullercoats, Whitley Bay, Wallsend and Newcastle upon Tyne since 1790.
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what our families say
During a very difficult time Turnbull’s provided a service with utmost professionalism. The team lead by Benjamin were sensitive, caring and assertive to all the family needs during all aspects of the funeral arrangements. We are forever grateful for the service provided and cannot thank them enough. If you are looking for a funeral company that genuinely cares and excels in their service, I wholeheartedly recommend E Turnbull & Son.
Natalie Tait
I cannot fault the service I received from Ben and the team. Everything was seamless and it made a very stressful time easier.
My Dad was given a beautiful send off with great care and consideration. The guidance we were given throughout was first class.
I would highly recommend this company for your loved ones.
Thank you for your compassion.
Amanda McClughin
Turnbull’s have been an enormous help to our family. They offered guidance, advice and support, the funeral was just as Grandma would have wanted. Our thanks to Martyn and all the staff for their compassionate care at such a difficult time.
Rebecca Chapman
I would highly recommend Turnbull’s. They made the process of organising my Mothers funeral as stress free as possible. We can’t thank them enough.
Lewie Armstrong
The staff at Turnbull’s were incredible from the moment I walked in to the funeral home. Martyn took the time to explain the process to me, and was compassionate and understanding throughout.
Steven Farrell
I would not hesitate recommending Turnbull’s. Every detail was taken care of and they offered advice and suggestions every step of the way. The organisation on the day was exceptional, thank you so much to you all.
Debbie Walker
Every member of Turnbull’s staff were incredibly supportive and professional from start to finish for my fathers funeral. There was certainly the personal touch! We would highly recommend their services.
Freddie McKenna
The ability to watch my Aunties funeral live online was such a relief since I was unable to attend. Turnbull’s really did a terrific job and couldn’t be faulted. Thanks to all…
Richard Cross
I would not hesitate to recommend Turnbulls. Having sadly lost my mother in law in late 2022 and then my own mum in December 2023 both times turnbulls acted with utmost professionalism, compassion and a personal touch that made the process so much easier to cope with. You really feel as though you matter to them. Many thanks for making a difficult time, both times, that much easier.
David Thomas
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FUNERAL PLANS
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FUNERAL PLANS
be remembered your way
Pre-paid funeral plan – your funeral your way
A funeral plan is an easy way to organise your funeral arrangements in advance and specify your wishes. We work in partnership with Golden Charter to provide you with a simple way to plan ahead.
E Turnbull and Son Limited is an appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279).
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