David Knowles Funeral Service

22/12/2025

We’re proud to welcome Malcolm Knowles (Mal) to David Knowles Funeral Service as one of our new Funeral Service Operatives.

Mal is my eldest brother and after an incredible 30 year career with Cleveland Police, much of it served as a Fi****ms Officer, he has chosen to continue serving people in a different way following his retirement.

Living locally in Yarm, Mal wants to give something back to the community that has always meant so much to him. For us, it makes perfect sense as our funeral service is built on Dignity and Kindness and Mal brings those values in abundance.

We’re incredibly proud to have him by our side as we continue to support families with dignity, compassion and respect when they need it most.

Welcome to the family business, Mal.

22/12/2025

We received this lovely review over the weekend.

Thank you so much, Tasha, Luke and family for your incredibly kind and thoughtful words.

It truly means a great deal to me that you felt supported and cared for during such a difficult time. It was an honour to look after your Dad and to help create the service you wanted for him. Every family and every farewell is unique and I’m always grateful for the trust placed in me to help get those details right, especially when emotions are raw and decisions are hard.

I’m very glad I was able to support you within your budget and still provide the care and dignity your Dad deserved. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience; it means more than you know.

With warmest regards

David

22/12/2025

Wishing You Comfort and Peace This Christmas.
As we approach our second Christmas since we started to serve our community on 15th April 2024, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the families who have placed their trust in us and to everyone who continues to support us throughout this journey.
The festive season can be a joyful time, but it can also be challenging for those missing loved ones. We are committed to being here for our community with Dignity and Kindness, not just during the festive season, but every day of the year.
May this Christmas bring you moments of comfort, cherished memories and peace.
From our family to yours, we wish you a safe and gentle Christmas and a beautiful New Year.
With warm regards,
David

21/12/2025

The family of the late Vera McMahon have asked me to share the details of her Funeral which are as follows:

McMAHON
Veronica
(Nee Jennings)

Peacefully on 19th December surrounded by her loving family, Vera aged 86 years. Adored Wife of Dennis. Most precious Mam of Julie, Denis and Hayley. Much loved Mother-in-Law of Ken, Vicki and Brendan. The most wonderful Grandma of Ross, Hollie, Denis, Joel and Alexa. Loving Great Grandma of Flynn, Zac, Lily and Seth and also a special Sister, Sister-in-Law and Auntie who will be very sadly missed.
Service and Cremation takes place in the Chapel of St Bede, Teesside Crematorium on Wednesday 14th January at 1:00pm.
Would friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
Floral tributes and enquiries to David Knowles Funeral Service, 4 Mandale Park, Urlay Nook Road, Eaglescliffe, Yarm. Tel: 01642 929090.
Donations in lieu of flowers if so desired to Dementia UK. Donations can be made and memories of Vera can be shared by visiting Vera’s online tribute page by using the following link, https://veronicamcmahon.muchloved.com/

18/12/2025

Our Memorial Christmas Tree is ready for the Christmas Tree Festival at St Mary Magdalene Church, Yarm

Thursday 18th December to Monday 22nd December.

Our memorial tree which is real and potted can be found at the front of Church, just outside the Lady Chapel.

Memorial baubles will be available throughout the festival for anyone who wishes to write a personal message or memory of a loved one and hang it on the tree.

Following the festival, all memorial baubles (which are compostable) will be buried in Yarm Cemetery along with the Christmas tree to create a lasting place of remembrance at a time of year that can be especially difficult for many.

18/12/2025

We are incredibly proud to share that together, we have helped raise an amazing £26,230 for good causes in memory of loved ones through online tribute pages throughout 2025.
Every donation reflects the kindness, love and generosity of our community, honouring cherished memories and making a meaningful difference.
Thank you for your unwavering support in helping us celebrate lives, give back and make a positive impact. X

17/12/2025

⭐Reminder⭐

✨ Our 2025 Online Memorial page is now live ✨
As we approach this reflective time of year, we’ve created a special online space where families can remember and honour their loved ones.
Our Online Memorial page allows you to:
🌟 Leave a heartfelt message in memory of someone special
📸 Upload a photo to celebrate their life
💚 Make an optional donation to support the Great North Air Ambulance Service as part of our commitment to their vital Operation SOS campaign
If you would like to add a tribute, you can do so here:
👉 https://davidknowlesfuneralservice2025.memorypage.org/
Every memory shared helps keep loved ones close and every donation made supports a service that saves lives across our region.
Sending warmth and gentle thoughts to everyone remembering someone this Christmas.

A space to remember, reflect and honour those we love. You are invited to leave a personal message and upload a picture. If you wish to make an optional donation, this year we are supporting Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS).  If you need any support or would like guidance, please know....

16/12/2025

We have received this heart warming ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Google review today.

Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a heartfelt review. Your words truly mean more to us than I can say.
It was an honour to care for your Dad, and just as importantly, to support you all as a family during such a difficult time. Making sure your Dad’s wishes were respected and carried out exactly as you wanted was incredibly important to us. I’m so glad you felt supported and cared for throughout proceedings.
Knowing that you can now move forward with a sense of peace, comforted by the fact that you did everything the way your Dad wanted means everything.
Thank you for placing your trust in us, it was an honour to be there for you all.

15/12/2025

The family of the late Averil Morrison have asked me to share the details of her Funeral which are as follows:

MORRISON
Averil
(Nee Lucas)

Peacefully in Reuben Manor Care Home on 13th December, Averil aged 91 years. Dearly beloved Wife of the late Laing. Much loved Mum of David and April. Dear Mother-in-Law of Stephen. Loving Grandma of Ellie and Robbie and also a special Great Grandma of Jack.
Service and Cremation takes place in the Chapel of St Hilda, Teesside Crematorium on Monday 29th December at 11:30am.
Would friends please meet at the Crematorium Chapel.
Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu if so desired to either Dementia UK or Diabetes UK. Donations can be made and memories of Averil can be shared by visiting Averil’s online tribute page by using the following link, https://averilmorrison.muchloved.com/
All enquiries to David Knowles Funeral Service, 4 Mandale Park, Urlay Nook Road, Eaglescliffe, Yarm. Tel: 01642 929090.

15/12/2025

The family of the late Brian Beaumont have asked me to share the details of his Funeral which are as follows:

BEAUMONT
Brian

Suddenly at home on 11th December, Brian aged 84 years. Loving and much loved Husband of Jennie. Proud and supportive Dad of Chris, Martin and Liane. Caring Father-in-Law of Liz, Vic and Paul and also a devoted Grandad and Great Grandad who will be very sadly missed.
Service to take place in St Martin and St Hilary’s Church, Kirklevington on Wednesday 7th January at 12:30pm followed by Cremation in the Bluebell Chapel, Stockton Crematorium at 1:30pm.
Would friends please meet at Church.
Family flowers only please by request, donations in lieu if so desired to Mind. Donations can be made by using this link, https://www.justgiving.com/page/martin-beaumont-2?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL, Memories of Brian can also be shared by using this link, https://brianbeaumont.muchloved.com/
All enquiries to David Knowles Funeral Service, 4 Mandale Park, Urlay Nook Road, Eaglescliffe, Yarm. Tel: 01642 929090

15/12/2025

FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN 💗
It’s my first Christmas in heaven,
I’ve been dreading it all through the year.
Knowing that you will be lonely,
lost to the joy and the cheer.
I’ve been sending sweet robins to find you, and feathers have brought you my love.
I’ve been whispering secrets to raindrops, hoping you’ll hear me above.
It’s my first Christmas in heaven,
it’s a wonderful place to exist…
And the only sadness that finds me,
is wishing I wasn’t so missed.
Because if you look closely, you’ll see me, in every small thing that you do.
I’m the joy that sneaks in through the window, when you stop to admire the view.
I’m the laughter that gasps from your sadness when your soul frees itself from this pain.
I’m the comfort that warms through your blanket as you wrap yourself up from the rain.
It’s my first Christmas in heaven,
and they told me that this would be tough.
All I can do, is remind you, you’re loved and I’ll pray, every day, it’s enough.
Donna Ashworth

13/12/2025

This Christmas, we're inviting you to Light Up a Life with us 💙

We are hosting a service this December to join together in remembrance of those we love most, and make special dedications in their name 💫

Thursday 18th December at 6pm, St Edmund's Church in Sedgefield. Tickets are free, but we ask that you book your place online so that we can ensure we have enough refreshments and dedications for those who join us 🙏

🎫Book Your Free Ticket Here - https://ow.ly/i91150XIl21

If you aren't able to join us at the service, you can also make an online dedication here - https://ow.ly/CC9R50XIl23

We want to say a big thank you to David Knowles Funeral Service for kindly sponsoring our Light Up a Life service 💙