Our years of service will
serve you well
When you place your trust in Peter Grenfell, you can expect the highest standards of professionalism. Our values of compassion, dedication, integrity and respect - for everyone - drive our truly distinct service.
Peter Grenfell established his own company in 2004 building on his own, and a long established family, legacy of serving Ashington and Bedlington communities and earning their trust. Peter’s grandfather Tom was the first of the family to work as a coachbuilder and undertaker in the region in the 1950s. Two decades later, Tom’s son John, along with his son and Tom’s grandson, Bob, acquired D Davis’ funeral home in Bedlington. During the early 1970s, Peter Grenfell, also Tom’s grandson, joined the family business and together they developed a reputation for care and compassion. In 2004, Peter set up his own business, Peter Grenfell, before acquiring Westfield House in Ashington and embarking on a large refurbishment project.
Approaching retirement in 2009, Peter sought out another family business with ethics and experience to take on the legacy of his own. William Purves, with its five generations and reputation for premier funeral services was a natural fit.
Today, our values of compassion, dedication, integrity and respect are at the heart of Peter Grenfell as the four-strong team continue supporting bereaved families in Ashington, Bedlington and surrounding areas.
Helping you honour their life
As the final ritual of life, a funeral is our way of saying goodbye, honouring a life lived and a life loved. Funerals play an important role in our grieving process and often we can feel a huge responsibility to get it right. Which is why we start with the view that every funeral is unique and every funeral is special. In years to come we want you to look back without regret and take comfort from the way you laid your loved one to rest. We have been guiding and supporting families through bereavement for many generations. Let our family help your family by sharing with you the wealth of understanding and experience we have gathered over the years.
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Choosing the right coffin
Comparing the last 12 months to the year before, we have seen a shift towards funeral events that were highly personal. A key element of the uniqueness was often the coffin. At the heart of a funeral, it’s the recognisable stand-out moment. This is especially true at...
How planning your funeral can actually help your tax position
You’ve heard the phrase: “there are two certainties in life: death and taxes.” What's less well known is that planning ahead for one's funeral tomorrow can actually help improve their tax position today. And as the tax-year end approaches, interest in funeral...
Minister Urges Mourners Not to “Turn Up”
At a time of significant restrictions, Andrew Purves gives perspective on the debate surrounding roles and responsibilities in the face of unexpected crowds attending Scottish funerals. His comments were in response to the Scottish Health Minister’s reminder that...