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Hodgson Family Funeral Home

Durham

Services Include:

🌿🕊️ 𝗛𝗼𝗱𝗴𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 – 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹 | 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 | 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆‑𝗥𝘂𝗻 | 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝟮𝟰/𝟳 🌿🕊️


𝗛𝗼𝗱𝗴𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 is an 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆‑𝗿𝘂𝗻 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 serving 𝗛𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀. Available 24 hours a day, we ensure that from your first call to the final arrangements, you deal directly with our family — not a call centre — providing personal, compassionate care when you need it most.


Led by 𝗟𝗲𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝘂𝗹, we offer 𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗹𝗲, 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗴𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 to families at their time of need, providing a full range of services including 𝗯𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲‑𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝘀. We take pride in offering a 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 tailored to each family’s wishes.


🕊️ 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 — 𝟮𝟰 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘆


Bereavement can feel overwhelming, confusing, and emotionally exhausting. At Hodgson Family Funeral Home, our promise is simple: to listen, guide, and support you with compassion at every stage.


As a trusted, independent funeral home, we take the time to understand your wishes and help you create a meaningful farewell that reflects the life of the person who has died — while respecting your needs, values, and budget.


🌿 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀


Every person is unique, and we believe their funeral should be too. We work closely with families to create arrangements that feel personal, dignified, and meaningful.


🌿 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀


A traditional service where family and friends come together to say goodbye. We guide you through every step with care and sensitivity.


🌿 𝗨𝗻𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹𝘀 (𝗗𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻)


A simple, private option without a service. We ensure everything is carried out with dignity and respect.


🌿 𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀


We explain all available options clearly and support you in choosing what feels right for your family.


💷 𝗖𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿, 𝗛𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 & 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴


We believe in fairness and clarity. Our pricing is open, transparent, and free from hidden costs, helping you make informed decisions with confidence during a difficult time.


🕊️ 𝗔 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱, 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗙𝘂𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 🕊️


We are proud to support our community with care, dignity, and compassion, offering guidance from the first call through to aftercare. Leisha & Paul will guide you gently through every step — from first call to final goodbye.

Areas Covered

Hartlepool and surrounding areas.

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01429 802866

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Military Background

Paul is a Royal Navy veteran who served from 2004 to 2009 as an Electronic Warfare Specialist. He deployed on Operation TELIC (Iraq) in 2006 aboard HMS Kent, a Type 23 Frigate, before his promising career was sadly cut short by a medical discharge in 2009. His time in service developed his discipline, resilience, technical capability and leadership — strengths that continue to translate directly into today’s workplace.

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I can't say enough good things about Leisha and Paul as funeral directors for my mam's service. They were absolutely fantastic. Their professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail made a tough time a little bit easier for our family. From the planning stages right through to the day of the service, Leisha and Paul were by our side, making sure everything went smoothly and just the way we wanted. One thing that really impressed me about Leisha and Paul was how well they listened to us and understood what my mam wanted for her funeral. They really took the time to get to know my mom and our family, and that personal touch made all the difference. Their caring approach made us feel supported and looked after throughout the whole process, which was a huge comfort during such a difficult time. And let me tell you, Leisha and Paul's attention to detail was top-notch. They handled every little thing with precision and professionalism, making sure every aspect of the funeral was just right. From coordinating with the crematorium and cemetery to organising flowers and music, they didn't miss a beat. They went above and beyond to create a service that truly honored my mam's life. In the end, Leisha and Paul went above and beyond our expectations as funeral directors. Their expertise, compassion, and attention to detail made a tough situation a little bit easier for our family, and we are so grateful for everything they did for us. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Leisha and Paul to anyone in need of funeral services. Their dedication to excellence and personal touch really make them stand out from the rest.

Reviewed by: 

Claire Arnold

average rating is 5 out of 5, based on 5 votes, Overall Rating
average rating is 5 out of 5, based on 5 votes, Value for Money
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