Andrew Grey Funeral Directors joins Funeral Partners
He trained as a funeral director in 1998 with Scollen and Wright Funeral Service in Sunderland, and eventually, set up his own funeral company in Hetton Le Hole
Andrew Grey Funeral Directors has become the latest company to join Funeral Partners’ growing network.
The funeral service, which has been serving families in the Sunderland areas since 2011, was formed by Grey after he was inspired by his parents’ vocation as Lay Ministers at the Easington Lane Independent Methodist Church, where he would help conduct services.
He trained as a funeral director in 1998 with Scollen and Wright Funeral Service in Sunderland, and eventually, with the support of long-term partner Gillian Mason, Grey set up his own funeral company in Hetton Le Hole in a building he renovated himself.
There are now three other branches in Houghton Le Spring, Easington Lane and South Hetton.
Grey expressed that now was the right time to look into joining Funeral Partners, as there is not a natural succession plan from within the family.
A fresh new local experienced team has already been recruited to help Grey provide his trademark level of quality and care to families.
Grey said: “With the full support of Funeral Partners I will continue to do what I love by running the client and community side of the business exactly as I have done before, and I am confident they will take away the back office stress that comes with being an independent business. Funeral Partners are the perfect partner for me.”
Sam Kershaw, CEO of Funeral Partners, added: “It’s a pleasure to have Andrew Grey and his four branches in the northeast join us at Funeral Partners.
“I’d absolutely echo Andrew’s sentiment that we’re the perfect partner for his business. I am looking forward to working with him and his new team for many years to come, to continue the reputation and legacy he has built at Andrew Grey Funeral Directors.”
