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 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, taking their son to watch Sunderland AFC when he’s not playing cricket or football himself.
Ben White
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.
Rhonda Richardson
Funeral Director
Rhonda started with Andrew Greys in 2023 where she is one of the Funeral Directors, but has been in our industry since 2019 . Being fully trained in caring for your loved one and making sure they look their best, she also supports logistics to ensure that funerals run perfectly, and our ceremonial vehicles are pristine for your loved one’s final journey. Rhonda is very passionate about her role and says it gives her great satisfaction and a real sense of fulfilment to know she has supported people to navigate through such a difficult and upsetting time. It is very important to her to make sure each service uniquely represents the individual and their wishes.
Ross Luke
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.
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.