At Andrew Grey Funeral Directors, we look after your loved ones as we would our own.
Andrew Grey Funeral Directors believe in a personal service, offering not only support during the funeral, but through the difficult days that may follow.
We take pride in providing a complete funeral service, working with you to make sure that all the arrangements go smoothly. From the legalities of a funeral to organising floral tributes, Andrew Grey Funeral Directors will help you every step of the way.
Business Principal
“I wanted to maintain a dignified Funeral Directors in Sunderland, serving the communities of Hetton Le Hole, Houghton Le Spring and Easington Lane. I’ve spent all my life here, and as a member of my local community, I feel privileged to be able to help you in your time of need.” — Andrew Grey
Office Manager
Gillian has managed the business since it was established with her husband Andrew in 2011 after previously working in management for Royal Caribbean cruise line travelling the world.
Working alongside Andrew and the rest of the staff in the office, she manages the team and assists in all aspects of the clerical side of funeral arrangements and aftercare of the families.
The most rewarding part of her role is helping bereaved families during their most difficult time to ensure all is done in accordance with and their loved ones wishes.
Outside of work, Gillian enjoys walking Monty the dog and taking their son to watch Sunderland AFC when he’s not playing cricket or football himself.
Funeral Director
Ben has been with Andrew Grey Funeral Directors since 2018, and finds the most rewarding part of his job is helping and guiding the bereaved, hearing their stories and helping them to create a fitting tribute and celebration of their loved one. He is a father of 3 (and ‘Dad’s taxi’ for them) and has been happily married for over 20 years. He also enjoys going to gigs and the theatre, having recently seen Elton John, Iron Maiden, Wicked, and The Lion King.
Receptionist / Admin
Joanne joined the team in 2025 after previously working locally within the NHS. After deciding to change careers, transferring the skills gained in her long NHS career to assist ourselves and the families within our area, Joanne has become an asset to our team based in our Chilton Moor and Hetton-le-Hole branches.
Her love of travel has taken her all over the world, but her favourite place has to be Italy. Joanne has two dogs and loves getting away with them and her husband for lovely weekends away. When she’s not away, Joanne loves visiting the theatre and pottery painting.
Funeral Service Operative
Ross has worked in the funeral industry since 2007 and joined Andrew Grey Funeral Directors in 2024. He finds great satisfaction in helping families, especially taking care of their loved ones, assisting at their time of need and helping to oversee our Jaguar fleet.
Outside of work, he is a big car fan and a Formula 1 fanatic.
Funeral Service Operative
Simon joined the team in 2025 after having a varied career which has given him opportunities to travel the world, taking in Australia, North and South America and Asia.
The most rewarding part of the job for Simon is looking after the loved ones who are trusted into our care.
Whilst not at work, Simon loves nothing more than being at home with his wife and 3 sons.
We take pride in everything we do. Our aim is that everyone who works for Funeral Partners shares our values.
Our business exists to help the bereaved to make fitting arrangements for their loved one’s last journey and to provide lasting memories for family and friends. We do this with a positive, caring and understanding approach.
We value diversity and treat everyone with the same respect, courtesy and dignity.
We are a professional organisation and we strive to achieve the highest possible standards in everything we do and to improve upon these standards continuously.
We accept responsibility for our actions both as a company and as individuals.
We believe that we can only achieve our goals by working together in partnership with client families, suppliers and our employees.
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