Gavin J. Reynolds Family Funeral Directors

08/02/2026

🐣 Easter Egg Appeal 2026 🐣

This Easter, Gavin J. Reynolds Family Funeral Directors have been asked to help support a number of local families across Sunderland.

We are kindly asking for Easter egg donations to help bring a little joy to children and families who need it most this Easter 🐰🍫

📍 Drop-off locations:
• Fulwell branch - Sea Road
• Grindon branch - Gleneagles Road

🗓 Donations accepted between now and Friday 27th March

We have been truly humbled by the generosity shown in previous appeals. Time and again, the Sunderland community has come together, showing kindness and compassion to help their neighbours.

If you are able to donate an Easter egg, no matter how small, it would be hugely appreciated and will make a real difference 🌼

Thank you for your continued support 💛

Gavin J. Reynolds Family Funeral Directors

08/02/2026

Thank you, Jane, for your kind words.

07/02/2026

Bowing to the coffin, why do we do this?

I was recently collecting my daughter from school when a gentleman asked me, "Why do you bow to the coffin, even if you don't know the person?" This prompted me to consider why we engage in this practice.

Bowing our heads at various points during a service is a traditional gesture of respect. It serves to honour the individual who has passed away and to acknowledge the trust that the family has placed in us.

While many traditions have naturally evolved over time, these small acts continue to be a significant way of demonstrating dignity and care throughout a funeral service.

05/02/2026

04/02/2026

We extend our sincere appreciation to the family of the late Olive Cassap for their thoughtful gifts and the card filled with such beautiful sentiments. It was truly an honour to assist you in providing her with a truly wonderful farewell.

02/02/2026

We extend our gratitude to the family of the late Norma Malcolm for the thoughtful card and gifts. It was a truly special farewell for a remarkable woman. We experienced a week of truly unique funeral services, and Norma's certainly fell within that category. From beginning to end, it was a beautiful and fitting funeral service (sorry about the rain — that one was beyond us).

02/02/2026

We received a thoughtful floral tribute and message for our Funeral Director, Kristina, from the family of the late Matthew Addison. We appreciate you entrusting us with his care and allowing us to be involved in his special day. It was indeed a distinctive farewell, which we understand he would have appreciated.

02/02/2026

Our sincere gratitude goes out to the family of the late Joyce Pratt for the thoughtful card and gifts. It was truly an honour to care for Joyce, and I am so pleased that she received such a beautiful and personal farewell.

29/01/2026

We’re incredibly proud to share that Gavin J Reynolds Family Funeral Directors has been rated as one of the Three Best Rated Funeral Directors in Sunderland ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

This recognition reflects our continued commitment to providing compassionate, professional, and dignified care to every family we support.

Thank you to our community for your trust and support.

28/01/2026

Funeral notice for the late Eric Judge

27/01/2026

Funeral notice for the late Geoff Pryke of South Bents

23/01/2026

Our Funeral Director, Kristina, arranged this stunning vintage-style hearse to take a very special man on his final journey. As you can see, it is a beautiful vehicle that perfectly complements the new Jaguar XF limousines, allowing the family to travel together in the same style and comfort.