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Trusted Funeral Directors in Hartlepool & Billingham
Joel D. Kerr Funerals has been a trusted family-run provider in Teesside for over 30 years, offering compassionate and professional funeral arrangements. Our dedicated team ensures every service reflects the unique life of the deceased, combining tradition with personalized touches. We provide 24/7 support, home visits, and a range of services including traditional funerals, horse-drawn hearses, and memorial options. Recognized with awards such as the Hartlepool Business Awards and Golden Charter accolades, we prioritize dignity, transparency, and community care.Our expertise extends to legal services like wills, probate, and trusts, ensuring comprehensive support during difficult times. With chapels in Hartlepool and Billingham, we serve families with integrity and local knowledge. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in heartfelt testimonials praising our empathetic approach and attention to detail. We strive to alleviate the burden of bereavement, allowing families to focus on remembrance and healing.
Services
Traditional Funeral
Hearse Only Service
Horse Drawn Hearse
Fingerprint Jewelry
Property Protection Trust
Family Protection Trust
Lasting Power of Attorney
Probate Plan
Wills
Memorial Services
Highlights and features
- Established independently owned family business with over 30 years' experience
- 24/7 home visits and dedicated professional care
- Award-winning service recognized by Golden Charter and local community
- Personalized funeral arrangements tailored to individual wishes
- Comprehensive legal planning services including wills and trusts
Associations and certifications
- Golden Charter
- Hartlepool Business Awards
What people say
Amazing service
Compassion and dignity
Went above and beyond
Highly recommend
Professional and caring
Services
Traditional Funeral Package
Our Traditional Funeral Package includes a hearse transporting the deceased to the crematorium and one limousine for family. The service offers tailored arrangements with professional guidance, ensuring dignity and respect. Families receive comprehensive support from our experienced team, available 24/7 to address specific wishes and logistical needs.
Horse Drawn Hearse
The Horse Drawn Hearse Package provides a grand, elegant send-off with a choice of black or white horses. This traditional service combines style and solemnity, offering a memorable tribute. Our team coordinates all details, ensuring seamless execution while maintaining the family's preferences and cultural considerations.
Fingerprint Jewelry
Fingerprint Jewelry creates personalized keepsakes using the deceased's fingerprint, available as pendants, rings, or cufflinks. We assist families in selecting and ordering these meaningful mementos, which are crafted and delivered within three weeks. This service provides a lasting, intimate connection to loved ones.
Property Protection Trust
Property Protection Trusts safeguard homeowners' assets from care costs and remarriage risks while allowing partners to remain in the home. Our experts explain options and establish trusts with fixed fees. This service ensures inheritance aligns with clients' wishes while providing legal security.
Lasting Power of Attorney
Lasting Power of Attorney services enable clients to designate decision-makers for health and financial matters. We guide clients through registration with the Office of the Public Guardian, ensuring legal validity. This proactive planning prevents future legal complications and protects clients' interests.
People
Joel D. Kerr
Founder & Director
Joel D. Kerr established the funeral service in Teesside over 30 years ago, winning the 2006 Hartlepool Business Award for community contributions. He leads with a commitment to dignity and personalized care, ensuring the team maintains high standards of professionalism and compassion.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, horse-drawn hearses, fingerprint memorials, and legal planning services including wills and trusts.
Are your services available outside regular hours?
Yes, we offer 24/7 support and home visits for immediate assistance during bereavement.
Can I personalize funeral arrangements?
Absolutely. We tailor services to reflect individual wishes, from specific rituals to unique memorial touches.
Do you handle legal documentation?
Yes, we assist with wills, probate, lasting power of attorney, and property protection trusts.
How are memorial keepsakes created?
Fingerprint Jewelry uses the deceased's print to craft personalized items, completed within three weeks of ordering.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Hartlepool, Billingham, and the wider Teesside region.
Reviews (1)
Geoff Todd
Nov 24, 2019
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I HAVE JUST RANG THIS COMPANY TODAY SATURDAY 11TH MAY 2019 AFTER SEEING AN ADVERT ON THE FRONT PAGE OF A LOCAL PAPER...TO SAY I GOT AN UNPROFESSIONAL RESPONSE IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT !! I WAS SEEKING A QUOTE FOR A PRE-PAID FUNERAL.THE PHONE WAS PICKED UP AFTER 7 RINGS TO BE GREETED .YEH HELLO !! INAUDIBLE 20 second CONVERSATION FROM A MALE WHO,S TELEPHONE MANOR WAS 1 out of 10 !! I ENDED UP PUTTING PHONE DOWN AND IVE GONE ELSEWHERE WITH MY ENQUIRY. QUITE SHOCKING FOR A SUPPOSED FAMILY BUSINESS !!
