Rea Funeral Service

Rea Funeral Service, an independent funeral director in the North East of England

Rea Funeral Service is an independent funeral company with a presence in the towns of Stokesley, Great Ayton and Darlington. Its work focuses on arranging funerals and supporting families, with a team made up of funeral directors, funeral operatives and office staff. The firm states that it is a member of the NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors) and an appointed representative of Golden Charter, an entity regulated by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority). It also states that it has passed an inspection by the Independent Funeral Standards Organisation, which gives it the status of a quality assured funeral service.

Funeral services and payment options

The company sets out on its website a series of service options with indicative prices. These range from direct cremation without a ceremony to traditional or bespoke funerals, with the possibility of adding extra provisions.

• Direct cremation: unattended cremation at a local crematorium, for £1,795. It includes professional services, the oak veneer coffin, conveyance of the deceased within a 25-mile radius and a Mercedes estate car with uniformed assistants. It does not include viewings at the chapel of rest.
• Simple funeral: traditional service with hearse and bearers from £2,850. It includes an oak veneer coffin, conveyance within 25 miles, a Mercedes hearse with uniformed bearers and the option of viewings in the chapel of rest during office hours. It does not include third-party disbursement fees, such as cremation or burial fees (from £1,014).
• Bespoke funeral: traditional service with additional options from £3,895. It allows you to choose the coffin (from £550), includes conveyance within 25 miles, a Mercedes hearse with uniformed bearers and viewings in the chapel of rest. Additional vehicles (limousine for £275) and other optional services such as floral tributes, press notices, embalming or an officiant can be added. Third-party disbursement fees are also not included.

The company also offers pre-payment funeral plans through Golden Charter, as well as headstones and memorials, memorial jewellery and aerial ashes services.

Facilities and team

Rea Funeral Service has a fleet of Mercedes vehicles, including hearses and limousines, and has a chapel of rest for viewings. The firm highlights its continuous investment in staff, facilities and appearance to guarantee a carefully delivered service.

Community commitment and tribute pages

The company works with the organisation Marie Curie and has taken part in charitable initiatives. In May 2026, a book and cake sale organised by the funeral director raised £920.65 for this cause. In addition, in partnership with Muchloved.com, it creates online tribute pages where families can share funeral details, photos and memories, as well as make donations to a chosen charity in memory of the deceased.

Local presence and continuous care

With branches in Stokesley, Great Ayton and Darlington, Rea Funeral Service serves these towns and their surrounding areas. The company keeps a contact telephone line available 24 hours a day for emergencies. Its team presents itself as a group of professionals dedicated to offering dignified and respectful treatment, with a focus on honesty and responsibility.

Branches and locations

Stokesley branch: 10 Three Tuns Wynd, Stokesley TS9 5DQ · Telephone: 01642 711999

Great Ayton branch: 74 Newton Road, Great Ayton TS9 6DG · Telephone: 01642 724796

Darlington branch: 297-299 North Road, Darlington DL1 2JR · Telephone: 01325 480000