About Us

    About Andrew Grey Funeral Directors

    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.

    Meet the Team

    Andrew Grey

    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

    Gillian Grey

    Office Admin

    Gillian has worked alongside Andrew within the business since 2011. The most rewarding part of her role is helping the bereaved families at their most difficult time. Outside of work Gillian enjoys watching cricket and football with the family.

    Ben White

    Senior 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.

    Ross Luke

    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.

    Rhonda Richardson

    Senior Funeral Service Operative

    Rhonda joined Andrew Grey Funeral Directors in 2023, and has been working in the industry since 2020. It gives her great job satisfaction to bring a family comfort during a difficult time in their lives, and it is important to her to care for people’s loved ones in the way she would want her own family to be cared for. She will soon start her embalming training to further support our families.

    Our Values

    Pride

    We take pride in everything we do. Our aim is that everyone who works for Funeral Partners shares our values.

    Helping People

    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.

    Respect for everyone

    We value diversity and treat everyone with the same respect, courtesy and dignity.

    Professional Standards

    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.

    Accept responsibility

    We accept responsibility for our actions both as a company and as individuals.

    Partnership

    We believe that we can only achieve our goals by working together in partnership with client families, suppliers and our employees.

    Our locations

    We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

    Call 0191 526 5800 visit branch or arrange a home visit