W S Harrison Funeral Directors

W S Harrison Funeral Directors Serving the Community for Generations.

02/02/2026

McKEEN
Dorothy
(Benton)
Passed away peacefully in hospital on 28th January, aged 98 years.
Dorothy was the beloved Wife of the late Alex, the dearly loved Mam of Harry, Sandra, Coral and Andrew, and mother in law of Freda, John, Martin and Lesley.
She was also a wonderful and loving grandmother and great grandmother.
Would family and friends please meet for service at The West Road Crematorium, Newcastle on Wednesday 18th February at 12.45pm.
Family flowers only please, but donations in lieu would be most welcome to Macmillan Cancer Support.
A donations box will also be available at the service.

This week we had the privilege of looking after the funeral of a much loved local taxi driver. To honour his profession,...
30/01/2026

This week we had the privilege of looking after the funeral of a much loved local taxi driver. To honour his profession, the family chose this bespoke floral tribute. Absolutely amazing! Thank you to the family for giving us permission to share 🚕

We are in Killingworth Shopping Centre today offering advice and information on our funeral plans. If your out and about...
30/01/2026

We are in Killingworth Shopping Centre today offering advice and information on our funeral plans. If your out and about doing your shopping, pop by and say hi 👋🏻

20/01/2026

GRIEVESON
Christopher
(Byker)

Passed away suddenly in Hospital on 28th December 2025 aged 70 years.
Christopher, beloved Husband of Carol, much-loved Dad of Christopher, Clare and the late Charlene, loving Brother of Viv and Brother-in-law of David and John, Sister-in-law of Kerry and a loving Grumpy Gramps, Uncle and friend to many.

Would family and friends please meet for service at West Road Crematorium on Thursday 5th February 2026 at 12:45pm.

No flowers by request, donations in lieu of flowers can be made towards Christopher's & Charlene's memorial bench via a collection at the Crematorium.

All enquiries to:
W S Harrison Funeral Directors
St. Marks House
Shields Road
Byker
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
NE6 2UQ
Tel: 0191 2655415

We still get lots of people asking what we do with the tags from our memorial trees, we know that the messages you write...
19/01/2026

We still get lots of people asking what we do with the tags from our memorial trees, we know that the messages you write mean so much, so we send them to heaven. These are the tags from Christmas being posted in the box within the grounds of our stunning Wear Valley Crematorium 🕊️

PHILIPJohn(Forest Hall)Passed away peacefully following a long illness at St Oswald's Hospice on 9th January 2026 aged 8...
14/01/2026

PHILIP
John
(Forest Hall)

Passed away peacefully following a long illness at St Oswald's Hospice on 9th January 2026 aged 81 years.

John, a devoted and much loved husband, dad, step-dad, grandad, great grandad, father in law, brother, uncle and a dear friend to many who will be greatly missed.

Please meet at Tynemouth Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 2.15pm for a celebration of John's life.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to St Oswald's Hospice.

GALES Alan "Odd Job"(Great Park formerly of Longbenton)Passed away peacefully in hospital following a battle with multip...
14/01/2026

GALES
Alan "Odd Job"
(Great Park formerly of Longbenton)

Passed away peacefully in hospital following a battle with multiple illnesses for a number of years and defying Doctor's diagnosis' and still working 7 days a week, 365 days of the year.

Alan, father and best friend to Alex. He was a treasured brother, uncle and friend to many who will be greatly missed.

Please meet for a celebration of Odd Job's life at the West Road Cemetery Chapel on Wednesday 28th January 2026 at 10.30am.

Family flowers only please. Donations if desired to The Brain Tumour Charity

REIDJames "Jimmy"Jimmy passed away peacefully in St. Oswald's Hospice on 28th December surrounded by his family, aged 79...
06/01/2026

REID
James "Jimmy"

Jimmy passed away peacefully in St. Oswald's Hospice on 28th December surrounded by his family, aged 79 years.
He was much loved and will be sadly missed.
Family and friend's please meet for funeral service on Thursday 15th January 2026 at the West Road Crematorium at 2.00pm.

Discussing your own funeral wishes or planning ahead is never an easy thing to think about. Here at W. S. Harrison we un...
01/01/2026

Discussing your own funeral wishes or planning ahead is never an easy thing to think about. Here at W. S. Harrison we understand that. There are more benefits than just the financial side. It's making sure you take the uncertainty away from your family by making the decisions for them so they know they have fulfilled what you want.
Our funeral plans are tailored to your requirements you can document all your wishes, location, how many cars, your music choices, your type of service, poems, readings.
If you would like more information please give us a call on 0191-2655415 and speak to one of our accredited funeral planning consultants who can help. Or visit
www.dignityfuneralplans.co.uk for further information.

As 2025 ends, we reflect on the lives we've honoured and the families we have supported.Thank you for trusting us - it m...
31/12/2025

As 2025 ends, we reflect on the lives we've honoured and the families we have supported.
Thank you for trusting us - it means everything.
We know that the turn of this new year will not be a happy occasion for all, please know that we are here for you and send our love and support to you all.
Here's to hope, healing and new beginnings.
Wishing you a peaceful New Year from all of us at WS Harrison.

SINCLAIR Catherine "Cathy"(Née Glasper)- Walker - Passed away peacefully following a long illness on 22nd December 2025,...
31/12/2025

SINCLAIR
Catherine "Cathy"
(Née Glasper)
- Walker -

Passed away peacefully following a long illness on 22nd December 2025, aged 79 years.

Cathy, devoted Wife of the late Bobby. Treasured Mam of Sharon, Robert and Anne.
She was also a beloved grandmother and great-grandmother. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Please meet for funeral service at the West Road Crematorium Chapel on Wednesday 14th January 2026 at 12.30pm.

Flowers welcome, or donations if desired to St. Oswald's.

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St Marks House, Shields Road
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE62UD

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