About Us

  • The outside of John Blenkiron & Sons Barnard Castle branch.

    About John Blenkiron & Sons Funeral Directors

    John Blenkiron & Sons Funeral Directors is a long-established funeral directors business providing funeral services across North Yorkshire and County Durham including Barnard Castle, Bishop Auckland, Catterick, Leyburn, Northallerton and Richmond. Generations of families have trusted us to give them the care, understanding and service that they need. 

    We have conveniently located funeral homes in Richmond and Barnard Castle and are proud to serve the people in those communities of many different cultures and faiths, as well as those with no religious beliefs. 

    The teams at all our funeral homes will provide advice at every stage of the funeral planning process, and will arrange an individual and unique funeral to help you celebrate the life of your loved one. 

    Here at John Blenkiron & Sons Funeral Directors we also offer an affordable prepaid funeral plan, Choice, so that you can arrange and pay for a funeral in advance. 

    If you would like to talk to us about planning a funeral, or our Choice plan, please come and see us in any of our funeral homes, or if you’d rather we can arrange a home visit. We’re also available 24 hours a day on the phone, so if you need anything please don’t hesitate to call your local funeral home.

    Funeral arranger discussing options with a family

    Latest Reviews

    Google

    Michelle was caring and professional from the moment they collected mam from home and took care of her throughout the Christmas period until the day of the funeral In The new year .

    Heart the Art Artist

    Google

    Exceptional service

    Nicola Bishop

    Google

    Michelle provided clear information about the processes and professionals involved. She explained all of our options fully. She was compassionate and professional, checking in with me regularly to see how we were and to update of how things were progressing and reassuring us that Mum…

    Janine Tranmer

    Google

    Everyone was kind, friendly and helpful. I was especially pleased that I got in touch before mums death so sort out the arrangements when she died as it made everything so much better on the day for everyone involved. I was particularly impressed with Sarah…

    Yvonne Thomson

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    Someone has died it's James Quinn from Richmond all my family

    Simon King

    Google

    After my wife died recently. I contacted John Blenkiron at the Richmond office.From the first day they were superb in looking after my requirements.Michelle Kirk handled everything in a empathetic and professional manner and and made a difficult experience more bearable.The service by everyone involved…

    John Gallagher

    Google

    A very professional company with friendly, understanding and supportive staff. The whole process was smooth and the funeral exactly what we wanted

    Jackie Hudson

    Google

    You will not find anyone better to deal with your funeral arrangements than John Blendkiron & Sons. From start to finish, the level of care & support is impeccable.

    Azzgar40

    Google

    We have now had the need to request the services of Blenkirons on two occasions. I can absolutely recommend them without any reservations. Sarah and her colleagues’ warmth, professionalism and kindness has been outstanding. With the help of Reverend King of Catterick, the support has…

    Stewart Pound

    Google

    After my wife died recently I contacted John Blenkiron funeral services at their Richmond office. From the very start they were superb in looking after all my requirements. Michelle Kirk handled everything in an empathetic and professional manner and made a difficult experience far more…

    Ron Venus

    Meet the Team

    James Blenkiron

    Business Principal

    James Blenkiron is Business Principal at John Blenkiron & Sons Funeral Directors in Richmond & Barnard Castle.
    James was awarded membership of the British Institute of Embalmers in 1985 and became a member of the British Institute of Funeral Directors in 1989.

    Angela Campbell

    Funeral Manager

    Jackie Donaldson

    Officer Manager

    Sarah Thwaites

    Administrator

    Beverly Carter

    Administrator

    Jasmin Kershaw-Vogels

    Administrator

    Rebekah Taylor

    Funeral Director

    I have been in the funeral industry since the age of 15, working back of house and assisting the funeral director. After qualifying as a Funeral Director at the age of 23, I have spent the last 10 years of my career holding the hands of the families who entrust their loved ones into our care. I feel privileged to be a part of John Blenkiron and Sons and to be able to care for my own community in their time of need.

    Will Bellerby

    Funeral Director

    Michelle Kirk

    Funeral Director

    Sarah Hutton

    Senior Funeral Service Operative

    Simon Russell

    Funeral Service Operative

    Shaun Bruce

    Funeral Service Operative

    Matthew Morrison

    Funeral Service Operative

    Keith Jeffries

    Funeral Service Operative

    Callum Grierson

    Funeral Service Operative

    Steve Grisdale

    Funeral Service Operative

    Steve Boulton

    Funeral Service Operative

    Gayle Hovels

    Funeral Service Operative

    Our Values

    Pride

    We take pride in everything we do. Our aim is that everyone who works for Funeral Partners shares our values.

    Helping People

    Our business exists to help the bereaved to make fitting arrangements for their loved one’s last journey and to provide lasting memories for family and friends.

    We do this with a positive, caring and understanding approach.

    Respect for everyone

    We value diversity and treat everyone with the same respect, courtesy and dignity.

    Professional Standards

    We are a professional organisation and we strive to achieve the highest possible standards in everything we do and to improve upon these standards continuously.

    Accept responsibility

    We accept responsibility for our actions both as a company and as individuals.

    Partnership

    We believe that we can only achieve our goals by working together in partnership with client families, suppliers and our employees.

    Our locations

    We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

    Call 01748 850 033 visit branch or arrange a home visit