CHILDREN’S FUNERALS

arrange a funeral for a child

If you need to arrange a funeral for a child, for a baby lost during pregnancy or a child up to the age of 18, we will carry out our funeral services for free.

If you’d prefer not to speak to someone right now but need to let us know a child has died, email info@eturnbull.co.uk and someone will call you back within 1 hour.

Our funeral service includes caring for your loved one, a coffin, hearse and funeral director’s fees. In the case of a cremation, we will arrange the chapel, provision of music, the cremation service and administration. 

The policy of free child funerals includes children of all ages, from babies lost during pregnancy through to children up to the age of 18.

Additional costs such as non-standard vehicles, flowers, plaques and memorials, the wake, flowers and orders of ceremony will need to be paid for separately.

The funeral does not include the cost of the burial plot.

HELP

with children’s funeral costs

The Children’s Funeral Fund is a government scheme set up to help to cover the cost of the cremation or burial of a child under the age of 18 or stillborn after the 24th week of pregnancy.

The fund is not means tested.

More information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/child-funeral-costs

While our funeral directors do not charge a fee for child funerals, the additional expenses and extras can still add up. The Child Funeral Charity offers financial support to families that have lost a child under the age of 16.

HISTORY

serving the community since 1790

It was in 1790, when the founder of the business, John Turnbull, began work as a cabinetmaker and undertaker on the quayside at North Shields.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

what our families say

During a very difficult time Turnbull’s provided a service with utmost professionalism. The team lead by Benjamin were sensitive, caring and assertive to all the family needs during all aspects of the funeral arrangements. We are forever grateful for the service provided and cannot thank them enough. If you are looking for a funeral company that genuinely cares and excels in their service, I wholeheartedly recommend E Turnbull & Son.

Natalie Tait
I cannot fault the service I received from Ben and the team. Everything was seamless and it made a very stressful time easier.
My Dad was given a beautiful send off with great care and consideration. The guidance we were given throughout was first class.
I would highly recommend this company for your loved ones.
Thank you for your compassion.

Amanda McClughin
Turnbull’s have been an enormous help to our family. They offered guidance, advice and support, the funeral was just as Grandma would have wanted. Our thanks to Martyn and all the staff for their compassionate care at such a difficult time.

Rebecca Chapman
I would highly recommend Turnbull’s. They made the process of organising my Mothers funeral as stress free as possible. We can’t thank them enough.

Lewie Armstrong
The staff at Turnbull’s were incredible from the moment I walked in to the funeral home. Martyn took the time to explain the process to me, and was compassionate and understanding throughout.

Steven Farrell
I would not hesitate recommending Turnbull’s. Every detail was taken care of and they offered advice and suggestions every step of the way. The organisation on the day was exceptional, thank you so much to you all.

Debbie Walker
Every member of Turnbull’s staff were incredibly supportive and professional from start to finish for my fathers funeral. There was certainly the personal touch! We would highly recommend their services.

Freddie McKenna
The ability to watch my Aunties funeral live online was such a relief since I was unable to attend. Turnbull’s really did a terrific job and couldn’t be faulted. Thanks to all…

Richard Cross
I would not hesitate to recommend Turnbulls. Having sadly lost my mother in law in late 2022 and then my own mum in December 2023 both times turnbulls acted with utmost professionalism, compassion and a personal touch that made the process so much easier to cope with. You really feel as though you matter to them. Many thanks for making a difficult time, both times, that much easier.

David Thomas