Here for all of your funeral requirements…

Our role at Go As You Please is to provide an honest and fair solution to families coming to terms with the loss of a loved one.

The passing of a family member is a time of trauma and emotional fragility. In order to provide a funeral to truly reflect the life of your loved one, we recommend taking the time to really consider your budget and funeral wishes.

Traditional funerals aren’t for everyone so that’s why we’ve dedicated years to exploring different ways of helping families to say goodbye, that better reflects the individuality of your loved one you seek to remember. Because after all, every person has lived a different & varied life so they should be able to truly go as they please.

Our team of dedicated funeral consultants are here for all aspects of the funeral planning process, from helping you to choose the right style of service to identifying areas where we can offer alternative solutions to keep things affordable and more in line with your wishes.

We believe that a funeral should be a personal and special occasion. That’s why we work hard to turn our hands to pretty much any request. From bespoke coffin design and vintage vehicle hire to eco-friendly solutions and full end to end planning, it’s about supporting you in whatever way feels right.

We are industry leaders, using innovation and imagination to set new standards...

To ensure that your loved one’s wishes can be fulfilled, we offer a variety of funeral options and alternatives: 

Don't just take our word for it...

Everything we do is about giving your loved ones a send-off that they deserve, exactly as they would have wanted. But don’t just take our word for it, hear from the families we are proud to have supported:

Wilkinson Family
February 2023
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I would highly recommend using “Go As You Please” for all aspects concerning funerals and considering the whole family’s wishes and that of the deceased member themselves. The whole process was made simpler and easier and the staff attending were both sympathetic and professional. Barbara is a wonderfully empathetic [person who understands bereavement and was so lovely to me at my most saddest and confused time in my life. I will be informing my family and friends of how considerate this Company is.
Dobson Family
February 2023
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I would recommend Go As You Please to anyone. I have already purchased mine and my family are going to purchase theirs. Everything was excellent and the service was beautiful. Couldn’t have asked for anything more on this very sad occasion. We bought the prepaid plan in 2014 and everything was done that we asked for.
Pattison Family
January 2023
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Excellent service, I would highly recommend.
Laing Family
January 2023
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First class service provided, very professional company and in my personal opinion Go As You Please Funerals are the best funeral company in the North East.
Miller Family
January 2023
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As a family going through such a shock after the sudden death of my Dad, we were very anxious about what would happen next. Right from the offset were put at ease by David and Malissa. We had a meeting with David who couldn’t have been any better – amazing at the job he does! David spoke with such care and kindness. In what have been such sad, difficult times were co content about our choice to use Go As You Please. The funeral day, flowers, literature and the way David conducted themselves at the funeral made us proud.
Bogie Family
January 2023
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All the staff were amazing from start to finish. Malissa and Jean were very helpful and sympathetic, had long talks with Jean, she is a star. The drivers on the day were fantastic. I am pleased you took good care of my beloved daughter who passed unexpectedly on 26/12. We are still in shock and her two boys and brothers. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for your kindness and what you done for us. Will always recommend Go As You Please. Thank you again.
Summerside Family
January 2023
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Amazing service. All of family now opting for this option for a funeral.
Brown Family
January 2023
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We were never pushed to purchase a more expensive package. We got what we needed and were well looked after, quickly and without fuss or lots of contact, but they were available any time of the day or night.
Brown Family
January 2023
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We were never pushed to purchase a more expensive package. We got what we needed and were well looked after, quickly and without fuss or lots of contact, but they were available any time of the day or night.
Scott Family
January 2023
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Thank you all for the sincere kindness, support and helpfulness from the 1st day we met, right until the day of the funeral ceremony and right until we arrived at the wake. When we first met them they didn’t know us at all but made us very welcome explaining what to do, flowers, humanist, cars, talking through every little detail that mattered to us as a grieving family. The day of the funeral talked us through procedures step by step on what was going to happen, with thanks to them it helped us and took a lot of weight off our shoulders. Christine herself would of said a heart warming thank you and a huge thank you from the rest of the family.
Towell Family
January 2023
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After the sudden death of my Mum, my sister and I were unsure what needed to be done. But we need not fear as the team at ‘Go As You Please Funerals’ guided us through the process without any problems and they were always happy to answer any questions we had, whether in person or at the end of a phone call. Malissa was great; on one occasion where I got emotionally upset she would not put the phone down until I told her I was ok. The day of the funeral ran smoothly and the people that attended said it was a beautiful service and my Mum would be proud. Thanks to you all and I’ll recommend you in the future.
Armstrong Family
December 2022
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We were very grateful for all the help and support you gave our family when we lost Micheal. You supported us throughout from helping with the casket we wanted for Micheal to all the arrangements on the day. Your staff were all amazing.
Anderson Family
December 2022
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Very happy with support and care and very professional. You were very flexible when arrangements had to be changed due to another illness in the family. Many thanks!
Renfrey Family
December 2022
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I would like to say a special thankyou to all the team at Go As You Please. I was professionally guided through the funeral process yet treated with compassion and empathy at the same time. My mother was given the send-off she deserved. We very much appreciate the time and effort given by all concerned on such a sad, yet special occasion.
O'Neil Family
December 2022
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My partner David died without leaving a will or funeral plan. We had talked about Direct Cremation with Go As You Please Funerals, so I went ahead with his wishes. Malissa, who I spoke to on the phone was kind and caring and talked me through everything. She always kept in touch to let me know how everything was going. The lady in the Consett office was also very helpful (apologies for not remembering her name) In what was a very difficult, scary and emotional time I was made to feel at ease and well looked after by this Company. I would thoroughly recommend them. Thank you so much.
Spry Family
December 2022
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David, Malissa and the lovely lady at Cramlington could not have done anymore to look after me, care for my Dad and give my dad the send-off he would have wanted. I cannot thank you enough for everything! I previously used Go As You Please when my Mam passed away in October 2018 and I had no hesitation in picking up the phone and calling when Dad passed away. I knew he would be in safe hands and I would not have to worry about organising the funeral.
Shortland Family
December 2022
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I know it was a sad occasion but everyone that attended commented it was perfect and Dave would have agreed. He never liked fuss, so it was perfect, from leaving to go the Crematorium then coming back. Your staff who conducted and humanist Colin were absolutely spot on. I and my family could not have asked for better. If there is such a thing as the perfect send off, then you have nailed it. I would just like to thank everyone who was involved and made a sad day one to remember. Thanks once again.
Sharp Family
December 2022
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From start to finish this Company were very polished and caring. As a family we felt could not have got better service all round from anyone else. Would definitely recommend.
Dean Family
December 2022
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Family were very pleased with all arrangements. Team very professional, caring, and supportive. Humanist Colin did a fantastic job at the service. The way he described my Dad at the service came across very well and everyone who came commented on how lovely it was.
Hazel Family
December 2022
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Me and my family were very pleased with Dad’s funeral and the service you gave us.
Davison Family
November 2022
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I would just like to say thank you so much to each and everyone of you. You made a very difficult time go so smoothly and the support we received was fantastic. Humanist Colin got everything lovely thank you so much it was a lovely service. I wouldn’t think twice to use your service again. Hopefully it won’t be for a long time. Everything was perfect.
Dickinson Family
November 2022
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Every aspect of my husband’s funeral was handled very professionally and sympathetically. A special thank you to David who came to our home and went through everything with myself and my family. He guided us through everything from leaving the house through to the service and afterwards. Even though it was a very sad time he added some humour and plenty of laughs, his delivery of the Eulogy was amazing. He is certainly the best person for a very challenging job. Thank you, David from the Dickinson Family.
Bellerby Family
November 2022
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Arrangements perfect. Service Beautiful. Care of me and my family excellent. Thank you so much.
Browne Family
November 2022
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Exceptional service from start to finish. Very, very pleased all round. Made such a difference. Thank you.
Straughan Family
November 2022
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As always it was a difficult time but Go As You Please were excellent. David made us feel as if we had known him for years. Malissa gave us the opportunity to visit the chapel on several occasions. The service was exceptionally beautiful. The coffin was well commented on. Friends mentioned how David was such a genuine person to deliver the service. Everything went according to plan. Will be recommending the company to anyone in need and shall be using this company again, hopefully not in the near future.
Lowery Family
October 2022
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Service was excellent and done very professionally. Colin made the service everything we wished for.
Walker Family
October 2022
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I have nothing but praise for Go As You Please Funerals. They were professional every step of the way for this difficult time for us. All questions were answered, and we were kept informed every step. Nothing was a problem, even a few last-minute alterations on day before the funeral were dealt with to our satisfaction. The funeral service went as well as can be expected on the day with people commenting later what a fitting tribute it was to my Mam. Thanks.
Knox Family
October 2022
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Me Mam’s funeral was spot on. Horse & Carriage was beautiful. The service was well liked by people. Car was very clean and tidy. Your team was very friendly and helpful; price was good. I would recommend to people your company. In fact, my brother-in-law is having his Mum’s funeral with you soon. 100 out of 100.
Lawson Family
October 2022
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David and Malissa were amazing throughout, nothing was too much trouble, and everything was explained clearly. The things that matter and requests were taken onboard i.e. jumper sleeves and floral tributes (French stick) and songs (Combine Harvester). Colin was amazing too, captured who he was. His eulogy was like he had met my father. Would definitely recommend.
Blyth Family
October 2022
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From the moment my daughter and I contacted the team at Go As You Please the service and support we received was superb. Malissa stayed in touch with my daughter throughout. David visited us at our home and made us feel that we were the only family he was focusing on and dealing with. The advice and referral regarding the Humanist Miles were above and beyond. They understood what we needed. They all understood the grief we were going through, and they allowed us to have the support we needed. There are not enough words to describe the service we received.
Forster Family
October 2022
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Overall, I was very happy with the whole service, I was especially impressed with the approachable, friendly and sensitive staff. There was one issue, but the team apologised for this and rectified the matter. I would be happy to use Go As You Please again and would recommend them to others.
Peart Family
October 2022
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Nothing was ever a bother. I asked for the music to be changed 2 days before the funeral and it was done. I asked to change some things in the eulogy, and it was changed without hesitation. I mentioned that my mother’s favourite colour was red and, on the day, the Humanist and Funeral Director both wore red accessories. It’s the small details that make the most impact and Go As You Please certainly go above and beyond with those. Thank You.
Peet Family
October 2022
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Considering the circumstances, I couldn’t be happier. From the moment Marc and his colleague arrived they put us at ease, we were given time and they explained the process and we were given options; it was clear they would look after my Nana with utmost respect and dignity. They even left her soft toys on the bed after taking her away so as not to leave an empty bed – it was a lovely touch although, it caught me off guard. Malissa and David were both so wonderful, staying in touch regularly and making sure all my Nana’s wishes were met. The flowers they arranged were absolutely stunning and throughout it was evident they all cared deeply about their jobs and put us all at ease. I would highly recommend Go As You Please Funerals to anyone looking for a service. Thankfully my Nana had a prepaid plan which made everything much easier for us. We will certainly be arranging ours shortly.
Ridley Family
September 2022
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My family and myself were more than satisfied. When I came to the shop in Wallsend with my Granddaughter the lady in the shop was so comforting and understanding. She made us feel at ease, lovely lady. The guy who did the service was spot on with everything we said. He is a really lovely man. We were really pleased with the send off you gave my husband, and we would like to say thank you very much. We will continue to recommend you.
Weddell Family
September 2022
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First class service followed on to use this company for another unexpected funeral.
Adamson Family
August 2022
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I didn’t know where to start but when David arrived, I knew everything was going to be okay. He was absolutely fantastic and made things so much easier for us. The girls in the office were brilliant too. It felt like we were a family. On the day of our daughter’s funeral everything went as it should. David was our Celebrant, and he couldn’t have done any more for us. In the end I was calling you Pay As You Go and had people laughing. I would have no hesitation in recommending Go As You Please. Thank you all for making the hardest of times a little bit easier to cope with.
Rochester Family
August 2022
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Go As You Please were fantastic at a time when we were upset after the passing of my mum. Although she was 93 it was still traumatic. It was the first funeral we have ever arranged and it was all sorted out by yourselves.
Haddow Family
August 2022
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I am chairperson of Shilbottle Cemetery Committee and therefore meet many undertakers. Go As You Please were exceptional from arriving at my home to taking my husband’s body to the crematorium. A Huge thank you. Flowers were much better than expected, fresh and beautifully presented. My funeral is planned with you and I hope this is even 50% of what I experienced on 10th August 2022.
Galloway Family
August 2022
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A very professional company that handled every aspect of their service in a sensitive manner. Each member of staff that we met went that extra mile and made such a distressing time for us that much more tolerable. Thank you!!
Perry Family
August 2022
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I would like to thank all the staff involved in arranging my wife’s funeral. The service I received was second to none and I would definitely recommend your services to other people. Thank you very much.
Chalcraft Family
July 2022
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We honestly couldn’t have asked for a better day. Your customer service was faultless from start to finish and we really appreciate everything. Colin was perfect, his communication and his openness to our Mom’s strange and unusual requests as well as his delivery on the day. So Many people loved his serviced. We are honoured. It was exactly how our Mom had wished to go and we can’t thank you enough for that.
Thompson Family
July 2022
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Big thankyou for the wonderful care you gave to our much-loved mother.
Kennedy Family
July 2022
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Thank you to you all for a lovely funeral and service for my Mam. Everyone did a wonderful job, flowers lovely. Thank you.
Hogg Family
July 2022
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Thanks to the whole team, in particular David Nicholson Snr and David Nicholson Jnr. The outstanding professionalism of the team on the day of my Mams funeral was remarkable, on what was the hottest day of the year. The heat must have been unbearable for them yet, they remained immaculate and composed throughout and carried out an incredibly beautiful service. From the moment we met, every one of the team did everything they could to support our family and we’d like to thank them all from the bottom of our hearts. Many, many thanks.
McGill Family
July 2022
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Dad organised his own funeral years ago, absolutely superb. The best one I have been to, all went fantastic. All staff and guys brilliant. Really, really so pleased how everything went. A fantastic thank you.
Hodgson Family
July 2022
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My Mam asked that we use Go As You Please for her funeral arrangements, she made an excellent choice. David and Malissa were professional, understanding and provided wonderful guidance and support throughout the whole process. Choosing David as the Celebrant was perfect. His words, delivery and manner were exactly right. Thank you to the whole Go As You Please team for helping us all through a difficult time.
Gay Family
July 2022
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Excellent communication and friendliness. Thank you all so very much.
Kelso Family
July 2022
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We would like to thank each and everyone of you at Go As You Please for your professionalism and the way you treated us and John through this horrible time. You made this a lot easier for us all to deal with and we will definitely be recommending you to family and friends. Once again thank you all so much for helping give John the best send off.
Anonymous
July 2022
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If there was to be a happy funeral, then this was it. All the team were very caring at a very difficult time for me and my family. I would wish to thank everyone concerned from the make-up artists/hairdressers, people who looked after my mum for her final journey. The admin staff and anyone I have missed as I don’t know how you do the job you do – It’s a credit to you all. I wish to convey my special thanks to two people – David and his Cramlington/Wallsend team for making this very sad day go without a hitch plus I would like to send my gratitude to Colin the Humanist for writing about my mum so brilliantly and giving her a happy send off.
Wyres Family
July 2022
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Well organised all stress and pressure taken off me and family as your team arranged all the arrangements and kept us all updated at all stages. Due to the excellent service, I have told my children when my time comes to use your service. Well done excellent team at Cramlington.
Curtis Family
July 2022
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I cannot fault GAYP. They were amazing. Gayp took all the pressure off us and did everything as Mam would have wanted. Only one thing I would say, make the shop in Wallsend more inviting, bright and airy like Cramlington, but I cannot fault the lovely staff that work for Gayp. Hopefully we won’t need you again just yet! I would use Gayp in the future.
Smith Family
July 2022
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Amazing service! Professional and efficient throughout. Have used Go As You Please for my mother-in-law and husband and would never go anywhere else (hopefully no more funerals for a while!) Malissa was thorough and courteous, all the time giving regular updates. Kate organised the funeral – we had lots of requirements due to my sister living in the South – all were accommodated. Our celebrant Colin was the perfect choice giving a perfect service, truly reflective of our wishes. David and his team on the day were amazing (especially with my 5-year-old niece) courteous, professional and respectful. Just an all-round excellent service from one and all. Thank you.
Wilson Family
June 2022
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All phone calls were very caring and informative. I didn’t have to worry about anything which was perfect as Mums death took a lot out of me emotionally. When David came to see me and talk about the service, I felt I was talking to my best friend. He was so easy to talk to and understanding. The whole experience felt so personal, like we felt well looked after as though you all knew us. Thank you all so much for everything.
Burns Family
June 2022
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I could not have asked for kinder more helpful wonderful people to look after us at the worst time of our lives. I cannot thank all the staff for all the help, respect and kindness shown. They listened to exactly what we asked and even down to the fantastic Celebrant who was fantastic and so kind. I would advise anyone who has lost their family to come to Go As You Please in Cramlington. My family and I will be forever grateful, in our lowest time for all they have done for us.
Gibson Family
June 2022
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This was the second time going through Go As You Please for a family members funeral and it reinstated how friendly and efficient your staff and services are and how easy you make the process. You are extremely supportive and every person we spoke with treated us with the utmost respect and care. Truly made a difference during an extremely hard time.
Hammond Family
June 2022
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My sister’s funeral was Cremation only and unattended. She was a Canadian citizen; her family are all in Canada and her daughter requested that the remains be sent to her to be placed finally near her own family. “Go As You Please” made the entire task so easy for me and went to great lengths to assist me giving information concerning the legal requirements for her repatriation. I would not hesitate in recommending Go As You Please to my friends and other relatives.They were sympathetic, helpful and professional throughout.
Savage Family
June 2022
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A very professional service from start to finish. Would certainly recommend to anyone. Sad job well done.
Brown Family
June 2022
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What can I say - everything was perfect. Thank you to all the staff, you made a day I was dreading go so well. Thank you again.
Scott Family
June 2022
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Your funeral arrangement was first class. We arranged this many years ago, you would think that the price would mean there would be corners cut but, I can honestly say that was unproven. Everything was dignified, my funeral has been booked with you for many years and I hope that it is carried out as well as my wife’s. Once again, many thanks.
Jardine Family
May 2022
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From day one we had first class support and attention from all who I dealt with. I would like to thank Malissa who was always on the end of the phone when I needed her and for choosing our Humanist Colin. He was great; it was like he knew Peter personally. I could not believe the amount of people that turned up for the funeral. The drivers of the cars were so good explaining how things were going to work (I know we were told before, but we seemed to forget). Everything went according to plan. I would recommend your company to anyone and everyone, so thank you for giving Peter a good send off.
Stoker Family
May 2022
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Kate was lovely to Margrit (Wife). Due to the grief, she was going through it was left to me to arrange everything. Kate understood what Margrit wanted i.e. No service, curtains to be left open and car to be at chapel door as she didn’t want to greet people. Kate delivered the words Margrit agreed to have and albeit very short and maybe strange to the normal type of funeral, Kate was excellent at how she conducted it.
Allen Family
May 2022
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Barbara at the Consett Office couldn’t be any more helpful, she made you feel comfortable, nothing was a problem. I know its her job but, she really put herself out.
Graham Family
May 2022
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I would like to pass on huge thanks and gratitude from our entire family for the professional, caring & personal service your team provided for the funeral of my Mum today. Your sincerity, compassion and feeling were truly evident at all times. We all appreciated your work and involvement. Again, Thank you!
Williams Family
April 2022
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This is the 3rd time we have used your services and as usual it was first class. Staff are professional but, also very friendly. Go As You Please have always taken the stress out of a very upsetting time for our family, and we can’t thank them enough. Heather (Humanist) was also excellent and very warm and down to earth.
Taylor Family
April 2022
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It’s the second time I've used your services; my eldest daughter passed away in 2013. Now my middle daughter has passed away and that’s why I asked you to do her funeral. Absolutely outstanding services both times. Staff are very friendly, telephone calls have been polite, very caring and understanding. Everyone went out of their way to have the best funeral we could possibly give our daughter (daughters). Thank you all from the bottom of our hearts.
Stephenson Family
April 2022
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After dealing with my Grandad and Grandma’s funerals I knew my mother was in good hands. Go As You Please produce affordable, reliable and professional service and have lived up to expectations every single time. Perfect may seem a strange adjective for a funeral however, because of Gayp delivery my mother indeed got the perfect send off. A very special thanks to Malissa and all of the team at Go As You Please, special mention to Kate and Colin also.
Lazarcszak Family
April 2022
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We as a family can not thank you enough for all the support we received. Kerry had a fantastic send off and nothing was a problem. Thank you for going above and beyond.
Vasey Family
April 2022
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I was very happy with Go As You Please. The staff and everybody we saw were very helpful and caring and we couldn’t of wished for more. It was a great service and something for you to be proud of. I would recommend you very much. All I can say now is Thank You very much and keep up the good work you do.
Guthrie Family
March 2022
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All staff were friendly and helpful, we cannot put a fault on any of them. We would highly recommend Go As You Please; very professional.
Walton Family
March 2022
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I can’t recommend Go As You Please Funerals enough. The standard of professionalism and care from the day my Mum passed away to the day of her funeral was exceptional. All our needs and requests were met and dealt with alleviating stress at what was an exceptionally emotional time.
Storey Family
March 2022
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I was very grateful for your staff as they made sure I was okay all the way through my father’s funeral. I could not of asked for anything as it was perfect, my father would have been so proud of the care and attention you gave him and me. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart. Kind regards.
Smith Family
March 2022
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I have never lost anyone so close to me before. I knew Mum had a prepaid funeral but, I didn’t know what to expect. When I rang their number, I was met with the most kind and sympathetic people I could have wished for. My mum was treated with the most amazing respect and care. These wonderful people led me through the funeral plan expertly. They organised an amazing Minister who listened to the family and said exactly what we wanted. No questions were unanswered and at the time of my grief they helped me with enormous professionality. My mother’s funeral was everything I’d wanted and gave me such comfort. Would highly recommend.
Heslop Family
March 2022
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Would like to thank Malissa and the team for everything they did to make it a lot easier and took a lot of the worry away from me. They looked after my mum and made her look just as she always was …my mum. The day of the funeral was perfect, the car was perfect, they looked after us from start to finish. The Minister “Rev Ray” who was one who you provided was amazing; he was so kind and spoke how and what we wanted. He was just what we needed and made it a celebration and a happy day for us all even with it being the worst day that we were having.
Short Family
March 2022
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I have never been so happy at such a sad occasion. The service was brilliant, thank you all very much.
Spoors Family
March 2022
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Great communication between myself and the funeral services, if I had any questions I could just ask, nothing was pushed onto you and everything was my decision only, weren’t pressured into buying extras at all. David (Humanist) was lovely, we even had a bit of a laugh whilst telling stories about our son, but he was very professional at the same time. Great service could even choose our own songs whatever they were. Malissa kept us informed of everything and Barbara at the Chapel of Rest was lovely and very supportive. Overall, very pleased with the services and great value for money. We even went with a Newcastle United Football Club coffin which my son was a massive supporter of.
Bowes Family
March 2022
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From ringing office and speaking to the girls who are amazing, everyone was helpful, kind and caring. The Humanist was very caring even though there was only 3 people at the Funeral. I would recommend you as everything and everybody dealt with this with dignity and respect. Many Thanks.
Jefferson Family
March 2022
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We were very, very happy with the service provided by yourselves and the Humanist. Would highly recommend you. Everything was excellent.
Wright Family
February 2022
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At a very sad time, the team at Go As You Please made us feel able to create a funeral my Mum would have wanted. We found Heather understanding and supportive, an excellent service for a grieving family. It gave us the courage to speak about our family memories, knowing Heather was there to back us up if we needed it. I thank everyone for their respectful, helpful attention to making the day very much a family celebration of a much-loved Wife, Mum and Nana. Thank you all.
Shaw Family
February 2022
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I was very happy with the service I received. Both ladies I dealt with were lovely and Malissa took the time to listen to a few anecdotes about my Mam, which made all the difference to me. I felt she was interested in dealing with a person, not just a body that needed cremating! I also felt that my choices (which weren’t necessarily conventional) were validated and understood which gave me and my daughter, Becca, a great deal of comfort.
Watson Family
January 2022
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We would like to wholeheartedly thank David and his staff for their care and professionalism; they couldn’t have helped our family enough and made everyone feel at ease through this emotional time. Special thanks to David Senior for his help and patience regarding Dad’s eulogy which was delivered with care and compassion. We can’t thank you all enough.
Douglas Family
January 2022
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My heartfelt thanks to each one of you for the care, consideration, and help you gave myself and my family in dealing with the passing of my husband. The service was beautiful and we couldn’t have asked for more. Your team goes above and beyond anything I have experienced before. You are all truly amazing. The care and attention to detail are second to none.
Chapman Family
January 2022
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Barbara was very helpful and genuine; David was absolutely fantastic both before the funeral and during the service. He really took the time to listen to us and we are very grateful. Thank you to everyone involved.
Nightingale Family
October 2021
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Every single aspect of my wife’s funeral was first class, from start to finish, me and my family were treated with respect and courtesy all the way through a very difficult time for us all. Thanks to all concerned for your kind words and thoughts. The service was beautiful and everybody in attendance agreed; and not forgetting Heather (Humanist) for her delivery in telling the background of my wife who came across as the lovely warm, caring and loving person she was. Thanks again to all concerned. God Bless You All.
Harvey Family
November 2021
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Myself, my son and daughter cannot express how much you helped us; not only in the funeral itself but the way you kept a calm and professional attitude that calmed me down from the very first time in talking about Tony to the care we received from you all and when I began to panic over how the day would go you stood in and yet again made me calm. The service was just what Tony would have wanted and just the way his son and daughter felt it very fitting for their dad. Yet again thank you all so much from all of Tony’s family and I look forward to planning my own funeral with you. Yours sincerely.
Dishman Family
October 2021
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From the initial phone call to a very polite, sympathetic and professional member of your team to every member of the team we spoke to, to organising coming to the house we were made to feel at ease and to remember our Mam as a loving and kind person who was our whole world, everyone was always well spoken and well dressed, polite and empathetic and could even make us laugh during this hard time. We were kept up to date on proceedings and when we came in to see mam she looked a picture in her comfy clothes and slippers; just as she will be remembered Mam, Nana, Great Nana. We had a streaming service which was so helpful as family who could not be there in person could be there even in Australia; the service was lovely. Can’t thank you enough and I would not hesitate to use you or recommend you again and to anyone. A credit to your profession and a great big thank you from me and my family.
Watson Family
September 2021
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Very professional David & Heather made us feel very much at ease and were lovely. My husband and myself intend to make an appointment to plan our own funerals with yourselves in the New Year. Initially when my mother made her own arrangements about 6/7 years ago I thought it was a little morbid but it took pressure off me and my brother at the time so that’s what I would like to do for my own children. Thank you again for all your help.
Meek Family
September 2021
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As a Prepaid Funeral Plan was in place Go As You Please were very professional with all the arrangements. I was kept informed and everything went ahead smoothly, everyone I dealt with was very nice, helpful and sympathetic and listened to me when I was upset. I have no problem in recommending them as Funeral Directors. I have myself a plan in place; it is peace of mind for myself and my family. Once again thank you for the excellent service.
Hunt Family
September 2021
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From start to finish my Dad and Family were treated with the utmost care and compassion. My wife had used the services of “Go As You Please” for her own Mothers funeral and was extremely pleased with their service and so it was decided to use them for my Mother. We cannot thank them enough for the way they helped us arrange and put together Mams funeral and as she had not pre-arranged for her funeral we had no idea what to do or expect. It was very emotional for us all and we certainly needed the advice and guidance that they gave; from acknowledgements in newspapers, choices of arrangements through to advice about legal/utility matters from “Tell us Once”. Every step was reaffirmed with us all and carried out professionally. Thank you!
Crawford Family
August 2021
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Malissa, thank you for all your knowledge, honesty and truly amazing service. Very professional and family run business that shows empathy and understanding. Honesty with pricing and quotations with Malissa giving a bespoke service to your loved ones that have passed with advice on Ministers, services and all arrangements. We had a great send off for Dad. We appreciate all the advice and work given to us at an awfully sad time. I would recommend you to others and use your service again (hopefully not in the near future) Colin(Humanist) is a great asset too and did a lovely reading & eulogy about Dad and his life. Just wanted to say thanks again and what a lovely family run business you are. Keep doing what you do!
Black Family
August 2021
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I just wanted to say a big thank you to you and all the people at Go As You Please for making my mother’s funeral such a good day. I had been dreading it really and particularly didn’t want anything to go wrong. In the event, you handled everything smoothly and discreetly from ensuring I got the date I’d chosen to producing beautiful order of service pamphlets. The Funeral Director who arranged things at the Crematorium was discreet, helpful and friendly. I feel in the end we gave mum the send-off she deserved. I will certainly recommend Go As You Please to other people. Thank you once again.
Adams Family
August 2021
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Everything was excellent from the start; nothing to complain about, would recommend to all my family and friend’s. Malissa was very friendly and looked after myself and my sister very well, she was warm, understanding and done everything we wanted, she kept us up to date with everything. I can’t thank all of you enough. Thank you very, very much, excellent service.
Lunn Family
August 2021
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I would like to say thank you so much for doing my mams funeral; we were in middle of pandemic but still found your staff absolutely fantastic, always very courteous on phone. During this hard time laying my mam to rest I found your support out of this world and Helen, who I spoke to a lot, think she is credit to your team; can’t fault her or your service down to young lad that walked in front of car to your drivers. The care my family received was second to none; thank you so much and I am happy for you to post this on your page. Keep up fantastic service, with great love.
Robinson Family
July 2021
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All members of your team were brilliant from start to finish. They were so friendly that you felt so much at ease that you would think they were part of our family not a funeral service. I had people commenting that they could have listened to the Humanist Colin Reid all day. He made the whole sadness of the day just disappear and changed it into happy times.
Dack Family
June 2021
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I would like to thank everyone I met at Go As You Please Funerals. You were all extremely kind and professional. This has been one of the toughest times of my life, losing my husband John. You made this time as easy as possible for me and my family. Malissa kept in regular contact with me and kept me updated. She is an asset to your company. Every time I spoke with her it was like speaking to a friend; even though we have never met. She really made this experience easier to bear. Thank you again.
Williamson Family
June 2021
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The staff at Cramlington Go As You Please were professional but kind and caring as well. Malissa; a lovely friendly girl, came to our house and went through all the available options and stressed that we could contact her day or night with any queries we had or information we wished her to know. I wanted a Humanist funeral for my husband and Heather came and was most helpful and informative. Nothing has been too much trouble for the staff and everything was explained and carried out in a dignified, fitting manner. David was in charge on the day and everything ran smoothly; he was efficient and patient. The actual funeral service was exactly as we hoped it would be. Thank you.
Tate Family
June 2021
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Deeply grateful to GO AS YOU PLEASE for all arrangements of my husbands’ funeral on 15/6/21. Special thanks to staff at Blyth shop. Helen was a real support and appreciated her guidance and felt her empathy. The flower arrangement was stunning; my husbands favourite colour – yellow, many thanks. The funeral itself was well organised. Sam, leading procession was respectful and his guidance along with all the team was so appreciated on that sad day. Cannot find words to express thanks to Miles(Celebrant) Service felt so personal and presented all emotions for my husband and family. Will never forget such kindness and support at this sad time.
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Announcement regarding FCA regulation of prepaid funeral plans

We’re delighted to confirm that our new funeral plan provider Independent Funeral Planning Services will be authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority as a provider of funeral plans.

The regulator took on supervision of the funeral planning market today (29 July), which means that all funeral plan companies and those involved in selling and delivering funeral plans are required to meet high standards. We believe this is a positive step forward for the funeral planning industry, and will provide customers with greater certainty and reassurance.

Whilst we were already closely aligned to the principles of the FCA, there’s been a lot of work involved to make sure all our systems and process are set up correctly to meet the new requirements, and we’re proud of the collaboration we’ve had with our plan provider The IFPS on this.

https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/funeral-plans/providers-list

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UPDATE – 20th June 2022. We are very pleased to confirm that our new funeral plan provider, Independent Funeral Planning Services Limited, has achieved the “Intending to Authorise” status with the FCA. We are one of only 26 companies in the UK to achieve this. All our current plan holders will receive a letter in the next 2-6 weeks updating them on this. Please refer to the FCA website

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There has been a lot of press recently regarding the upcoming regulation of the prepaid funeral plan industry by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), which is due to take effect on 29th July 2022.

Regulation of this market is something which will change the industry for the better by protecting the customer and only allowing authorised companies to continue selling funeral plans. It will allow customers to purchase funeral plans with confidence and security. As a company who constantly strive to provide our customers with a transparent and honest service, Go As You Please welcome this change with open arms.

Whilst Go As You Please has not directly applied for FCA authorisation, we are working closely with a new company called Independent Funeral Planning Services Ltd (IFPS) which has been specifically set up to comply with the forthcoming regulation. IFPS is one of 37 companies nationwide who have applied. None of these companies have actually been approved yet, but IFPS are in constant communication with the FCA and are confident that their application will be successful.

What does this mean for current plan holders?

Plan Holders who have purchased a Go As You Please Funeral Plan have their funds held in an independent dedicated trust managed by The Funeral Trustee Company Limited. Under the new regulations this will remain the same and Go As You Please will still provide your funeral at time of need. The only change for you will be an administrative change which you will be informed of in writing once we have legal confirmation. All this means is that the administration of your plan will be transferred from Go As You Please to IFPS.

This change does not affect your statutory right to cancel your plan either now or in the future. If you are paying for your plan in full, to receive a full refund you must cancel the plan within the cooling off period which is 30 days from the date you received our contractual terms. If you cancel your plan after the cooling off period, you will be entitled to a refund of any monies paid, minus the administration fee paid initially.

If you are paying for your plan in instalments and cancel your plan within the instalment period you will be entitled to a refund of any monies paid, minus the administration fee paid initially.

We do not charge for cancellations.

We also have customers who have taken out plans with other providers e.g. Golden Charter and Funeral Planning Services (Ecclesiastical Planning Services). You will hear separately from these companies regarding their progress with the application.

For up to date information on all applicants progress please see the FCA website at https://www.fca.org.uk/consumers/funeral-plans/providers-list

Go As You Please Funerals 2009 Ltd remains a registered member of the Funeral Planning Authority (FPA)