Regent Funeral Services

25/12/2024

Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear 🕊

Our thoughts are with everyone today and always who have loved and lost someone precious 💜

24/12/2024

🎄Christmas opening hours 🎄

Merry Christmas to all. We hope everyone has the best Christmas possible and we wish you all the best for the New Year too.

From today our office will only be open on 27th, 30th and 31st December. We then resume normal office hours from 2nd January.

We still have a 24 hour phone line for emergencies over the festive break, call us on 0191 4334499.

Thank you to all the Regent staff for all their hard work too!

24/12/2024

There is no doubt that the pang of grief can feel much more intense at times when the world comes together, such as Christmas 🎄

Take care of your self and 'celebrate' the season in whatever way feels right for you 💜

23/12/2024

Christmas is a time for joy, family, and celebration BUT it can also be one of the hardest times of the year for many. 🎄

Grief doesn’t take a holiday.

The empty seat at the table, a song that sparks memories, or the family traditions can make it all feel too overwhelming.

If you're finding this Christmas difficult, know you're not alone 🕊️

19/12/2024

PINKERTON
JILL
SARAH
(Bensham)

We are sad to announce that Jill sadly passed away, peacefully, at home on the 8th December 2024, aged 58 years.
Jill was the loving mam to Vickie and Jade, and a wonderful loving grandma to Connor, Lacey, Ebony, Grace and Louie.
Jill will be missed by all who knew her.
The funeral service will take place at Saltwell Crematorium
on 30th December 2024, at 14.30.
The family have requested to honour Jill, NO BLACK is to be worn, let’s make this celebration of life colorful and have your dancing shoes to hand!
Family flowers only please. Donations are welcomed in Jill’s memory to the charity MIND.
Information about refreshments after the service will be given on the day.
Any enquiries to Regent Funeral Services on 0191 4334499.

19/12/2024

18/12/2024

FIRST CHRISTMAS IN HEAVEN

It’s my first Christmas in heaven,
I’ve been dreading it all through the year.
Knowing that you will be lonely,
lost to the joy and the cheer.

I’ve been sending sweet robins to find you,
and feathers have brought you my love.
I’ve been whispering secrets to raindrops,
hoping you’ll hear me above.

It’s my first Christmas in heaven,
it’s a wonderful place to exist…
And the only sadness that finds me,
is wishing I wasn’t so missed.

Because if you look closely, you’ll see me,
in every small thing that you do.
I’m the joy that sneaks in through the window,
when you stop to admire the view.

I’m the laughter that gasps from your sadness
when your soul frees itself from this pain.
I’m the comfort that warms through your blanket
as you wrap yourself up from the rain.

It’s my first Christmas in heaven,
and they told me that this would be tough.
All I can do, is remind you, you’re loved
and I’ll pray, every day, it’s enough.

Donna Ashworth

(I wrote this by request and I hope it brings comfort to anyone who needs it tonight).

12/12/2024

JACKSON
Douglas Paul
(Gateshead)

Douglas suddenly but peacefully passed away at home, on the 27th November 2024, aged 62 years.

Douglas Paul Jackson is the dearly loved partner of Tracy, ex-husband and special friend to Jennie, devoted father to Alan, Anthony, Benjamin, Christopher, Katie and a special father-in-law to Charlie, Claire, Caroline and Louis.

A Precious Grandad to Aimee, Avery, Olivia, George, Thomas and Chloe, a special brother to Maureen, Michael, John and the late Therese, a dear uncle, cousin and friend to many.
‘You will forever be in our hearts and greatly missed’.

Please meet for the funeral service at Saltwell Crematorium on Thursday 19th December at 1pm.

The family have requested in honour of Douglas, if you can, please wear a splash of red or white to honour his love for Sunderland AFC.

All are welcome afterwards to the Ravensworth Golf club.
Family flowers only please. Donations are welcomed in Douglas’s memory to the Heartlink charity in Leicester.

All enquiries to Regent Funeral Services on 0191 4334499.

https://funeral-notices.co.uk/notice/jackson/5223599

05/12/2024

We're just back from the Gateshead Libraries Death Café where we had a lovely talk with the amazing Denise who introduced us to some fabulous books they have regarding losing a loved one and coping with grief. All available to borrow 📚📖

05/12/2024

This afternoon we will be popping down to a dedicated Death Café hosted by Gateshead Libraries between 2pm & 3pm.

We hope to see you there 🙂

Today marks the start of National Grief Awareness Week 🤍

On Thursday, Gateshead Libraries will be hosting a dedicated Death Café from 2pm to 3pm in Birtley Library to offer a welcoming space for people to come together to talk about all aspects of dying.

Often death can feel like a taboo subject, and it never seems to be the right time to have those discussions around what you might want to wear at your funeral, if you even want a funeral, and coping with the passing of a loved one. The café isn’t a replacement for counselling, but talking about death with others can help process some of the feelings it brings up.

We know that the festive period can be challenging for many, and we’d encourage anyone who feels they would benefit from a session like this to come along.

📸 Denise, a member of our Libraries team, who has organised the Death Cafe

04/12/2024

Chelsea has been creating this years beautiful memory hearts for our 2024 Memorial Tree🎄

Finally completed and hung upon the branches. To twinkle throughout December. ✨️

We will never forget 💜

02/12/2024

💜💜💜

Today marks the start of National Grief Awareness Week 🤍

On Thursday, Gateshead Libraries will be hosting a dedicated Death Café from 2pm to 3pm in Birtley Library to offer a welcoming space for people to come together to talk about all aspects of dying.

Often death can feel like a taboo subject, and it never seems to be the right time to have those discussions around what you might want to wear at your funeral, if you even want a funeral, and coping with the passing of a loved one. The café isn’t a replacement for counselling, but talking about death with others can help process some of the feelings it brings up.

We know that the festive period can be challenging for many, and we’d encourage anyone who feels they would benefit from a session like this to come along.

📸 Denise, a member of our Libraries team, who has organised the Death Cafe

02/12/2024

A lovely way to start the week 💜
"To Dave and the team. A massive thank you for Peter's send off, you all went above and beyond on the day. Love Sue & Family x"

29/11/2024

Hope
Karen
04/01/1965 - 18/11/2024

Karen passed away on 18th November 2024, aged 59 years. She will be deeply missed by all her family and friends.

A celebration of Karen’s life will take place at Saltwell Crematorium, Gateshead on Tuesday 10th December at 1pm. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Cancer Research UK.

All are welcome to continue the celebration of Karen’s life at the
Ravensworth Arms, Greenford Lane, Lamesley, NE11 0ER

Any enquiries to Regent Funeral Services on 0191 433 4499

20/11/2024

⭐️ Coping with a Year of Firsts ⭐️

Many people find the first year after a loved one dies the most difficult to cope with and it can feel overwhelming. Each milestone can bring a fresh wave of grief and pain, with the firsts, come the memories of the last! 💜

Consider which firsts will be the most difficult and plan ahead for them, whether it's spending time with family, visiting their resting place, lighting a candle or hosting a get-together with loved ones.

Take the time to talk to someone through your grief, this can be beneficial with coming to terms with your loss. Whether this be family and friends, or calling a national bereavement helpline.

We are always here to talk to, we understand your grief and will continue to support you throughout this journey. 💜

18/11/2024

Please Read! 💚

⚠️ Cold health alert ⚠️

Due to the low temperatures, our Severe Weather Emergency Protocol (SWEP) has been activated. The amber cold health alert is in effect from 10AM on 18/11/2024 until 6PM on 23/11/2024 across the North East.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗮 𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘀𝗹𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗲𝗿?
Contact our team on 0800 953 7112 or visit www.gateshead.gov.uk/Homelessness

𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗺 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀
We have created a directory of all the places available daily to our residents across the public, private, health and voluntary sectors so that anyone who is cold knows where they can go to get warm, stay warm and enjoy a little company and some hot refreshments. Anyone is welcome at a Warm Space, everyone who comes along is treated equally, with dignity and respect. www.gateshead.gov.uk/WarmSpaces

Advice for staying warm and well:
💜 Keep your body warm by wearing several layers rather than one thick layer.
💜 Use a hot water bottle or electric blanket, but make sure the items you're using are in good working order and you're using them safely.
💜 Drink 6-8 mugs of liquid each day, especially warm drinks. At least one hot meal a day can also help you stay warm.
💜 It's also important to get up and move around as much as you can.
💜 Heat the room you're using to at least 18°C.

Read more: www.gateshead.gov.uk/Wintersafety

18/11/2024

Kind Words on a Monday morning to start the week....
'To Dave and all the Regent team, thank you for showing so much care and respect to all of us- and making a difficult day as smooth as it could be'.

-Thank you ☺

15/11/2024

This Christmas, we have set up a Christmas Appeal - we are lighting up our Christmas Tree for those in memory of someone we have lost. Any donation would be greatly received by the amazing Changing Lives charity which provides specialist support to vulnerable people experiencing: homelessness. mental health problems.

Just click on the link and light up your light. Thank you.

https://visufund.com/regent-funeral-services-memory-tree

Natalya & Dave at Regent Funeral Services invite you to share a picture, memory or just a name of a loved one you have lost on our memorial tree. Hopefully, this will bring you some comfort knowing their memory will always shine on. All donations raised will be made to Changing Lives, a ch