Wear Valley Crematorium

Wear Valley Crematorium Wear Valley Crematorium is a modern, state-of-the art building, which opened on 2 March 2009 and is set in eight acres of well maintained grounds.

We are located six miles from junction 60 of the A1 on the A689 just outside Coundon Village.

Lee our Head Groundsman has been busy offering his services to his local church, Our Lady and St Thomas. Father Greg Pri...
02/04/2026

Lee our Head Groundsman has been busy offering his services to his local church, Our Lady and St Thomas. Father Greg Price was struggling to keep it as well maintained as he would like and Lee being a local to the village offered his services, its nice to be nice😇

Mark’s been hard at work today building private gardens for some special people. How beautiful is this heart garden with...
31/03/2026

Mark’s been hard at work today building private gardens for some special people. How beautiful is this heart garden with the slate chippings by the water?

Nothing quite compares to seeing our grounds in person, so if you’d like a guided tour, we’d be more than happy to take ...
30/03/2026

Nothing quite compares to seeing our grounds in person, so if you’d like a guided tour, we’d be more than happy to take your around the crematorium and beautiful grounds 🌼

For those who can’t make it though, we have our online Memorials brochure which is available to anyone at any time and if you'd like a physical copy sent to you we can arrange that 🌼

28/03/2026

Have you ever wondered about who is working behind the scenes, at Wear Valley Crematorium?

If you could ask us anything, what would it be?

A beautiful memorial designed to blend naturally into its surroundings 🌿The Tree Trunk Vault is crafted from yellow gran...
27/03/2026

A beautiful memorial designed to blend naturally into its surroundings 🌿

The Tree Trunk Vault is crafted from yellow granite with hand-carved bark detailing and a black granite inscription plaque. Suitable for two sets of ashes, it offers a thoughtful and lasting tribute for those seeking something that complements the beauty of the landscape.

A gentle, nature-inspired way to remember a loved one 🤍

27/03/2026

Suffering a bereavement is one of the hardest things that we must go through. If you could give one piece of advice to somebody who is grieving a loved one, what would it be?

My advice is simply to be kind to yourself, and to allow yourself to feel.

Finding the right memorial, made a little easier 🌸Our memorial packages are designed to help guide you through the optio...
25/03/2026

Finding the right memorial, made a little easier 🌸

Our memorial packages are designed to help guide you through the options, offering thoughtful combinations to create something truly personal.

Each package includes carefully selected elements, with opportunities for personalisation such as inscriptions, the choice of tree or planting within private memorial gardens, as well as jewellery finishes, engraving, plus more - helping you create a meaningful tribute to your loved one.

If you’re considering a memorial or would like to talk through the options available, please get in touch - we're here to help and support you however we can 💛

Did you know that we are open on Saturdays?We appreciate how difficult it is to get time throughout the week to sit down...
25/03/2026

Did you know that we are open on Saturdays?

We appreciate how difficult it is to get time throughout the week to sit down for an appointment; especially one as important as discussing a loved one’s memorial. We are happy to take Saturday appointments, and late afternoon appointments throughout the week.

If you have any questions about our gardens, give us a call on:

01388 722606

24/03/2026

Take a tour of our beautiful grounds with this short video.

We pride ourselves in keeping the crematorium looking stunning throughout the course of the year. As we head back into summer, we can’t wait to see the roses blooming and the sun shining once again.

24/03/2026

It seems a rather fitting time of year to share a small snippet of my favourite poem- Lonely as a Cloud by William Wordsworth.

If you had to choose, what would your favourite poem or song lyric be?

Memorial accompaniments offer a thoughtful way to add a personal touch to memorial gardens 🌹Each accompaniment can be pe...
23/03/2026

Memorial accompaniments offer a thoughtful way to add a personal touch to memorial gardens 🌹

Each accompaniment can be personalised with names, meaningful words, or even small illustrations, allowing families to reflect the character, interests or memories they wish to honour.

Placed within the calm and natural surroundings of our grounds, these markers become a lasting part of the landscape, offering a quiet place for reflection and remembrance.

If you would like to find out more about the memorial options available, our team would be happy to help guide you through the choices 🤍

23/03/2026

Cara, our new memorial consultant will be in the office this coming Saturday, if you are visiting the grounds call and say hello, she has appointments available from noon onwards🥰

Alternatively, if you would like an appointment any time this week please give us a call on 01388 722606, thank you.

Address

Coundon
Durham
DL148PE

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441388722606

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