John Blenkiron And Sons
0.2 miles19 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8BJ
£3,445 attended funeral £2,045 direct cremation from their price list
John Blenkiron And Sons
John Blenkiron And Sons is a funeral director at 19 Galgate, Barnard Castle DL12 8EQ. The nearest crematorium is Darlington Crematorium, 13.7 miles away.
Contact & location
| Address | 19 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8EQ |
|---|---|
| Phone | 01748 850033 |
| Website | blenkirons.co.uk |
| Local council | County Durham |
| Area | Barnard Castle, County Durham |
Prices
| Attended funeral (funeral director’s charges only) | £3,445 |
|---|---|
| Unattended (direct) cremation (including the cremation fee) | £2,045 |
| Unattended burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £1,750 |
Estimated total for an attended cremation: about £4,645 — £3,445 funeral director’s charges plus £1,200 at Darlington Crematorium (its published fee). An officiant, flowers, cars and a wake would be extra. Build a full estimate.
From John Blenkiron And Sons’ published standardised price list, checked 26 September 2026. Prices change — always confirm with the funeral director. Compare funeral director prices.
Questions to ask John Blenkiron And Sons
- Can I see your standardised price list? Every UK funeral director must publish one online and in the branch. Compare the “attended funeral” and “unattended funeral” totals.
- What isn’t included? Crematorium or cemetery fees, the officiant, flowers and cars are often extra. Ask for an itemised written quote.
- Who owns the business? Funeral directors must disclose their ultimate owner. Some group-owned branches keep a family name.
- Are you a member of a trade body? For example the NAFD or SAIF — both have codes of practice and complaints schemes.
- Can you meet our faith or cultural needs? Ask about washing facilities, urgent burials, viewing and repatriation if they matter to you.
- Where will the person be cared for? Ask whether they have their own mortuary and chapel of rest, and whether you can visit.
Nearest crematoria
- Darlington Crematorium · 13.7 miles
- Wear Valley Crematorium · 14.7 miles
- Durham Crematorium · 20.0 miles
- Stockton-on-Tees Crematorium · 23.3 miles
Nearby cemeteries
- Romaldkirk Cemetery · 5.0 miles
Frequently asked questions
How do I contact John Blenkiron And Sons?
Call 01748 850033. Visit blenkirons.co.uk. The address is 19 Galgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8EQ. Funeral directors can usually be reached 24 hours a day when someone has died.
How much does John Blenkiron And Sons charge?
According to its published standardised price list (checked 2026-09-26), John Blenkiron And Sons charges £3,445 for an attended funeral (funeral director’s charges only) and £2,045 for an unattended (direct) cremation including the cremation fee. Always confirm current prices with the funeral director.
Which crematorium is nearest to John Blenkiron And Sons?
Darlington Crematorium is 13.7 miles away, and Wear Valley Crematorium is 14.7 miles away.
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It’s worth comparing at least two or three price lists before you decide.
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