‘Saint and Forster was established in 2009 by successful photographer Malcolm Singleton, along with his wife Sarah. The name is comprised of their grandparents’ maiden names, ‘Forster’ from Malcolm’s side of the family and ‘Saint’ from Sarah’s. They felt that these names had a long history in Darlington and gave a good feeling of tradition to the company.
Having helped people to celebrate the happy occasions in their lives, Malcolm felt that the same skills and principles could be applied to helping people to commemorate their loved ones in an individual way that celebrated their lives. Malcolm wanted to move away from the traditional sombre image of the funeral home and so set out to create a more light and airy environment where he hopes that people will be able to feel relaxed and comfortable while they discuss their needs
Inside Saint and Forster Funeral Care Darlington
In 2011, Keith Munt joined Saint and Forster as a Partner and a Company Director. Keith has over 13 years’ experience in the funeral service and had been looking for an opportunity to put his ideas about a truly ‘bespoke’ funeral service into practice. Keith sees the future of the funeral service as being very much about personal choices and giving control of the funeral to the family and friends of the person who has died.
Malcolm and Keith are passionate about their vision of providing a complete funeral service at reasonable and ethical prices, without compromising on excellent and personal service that puts you at the centre of the process every step of the way. They will tailor make a funeral that celebrates the life of your loved one in the way that means the most to you, however simple, elaborate or unusual that may be.’
Simple Funerals
Our Simple Service packages comply with the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) recommendations- and go the extra mile. These are our least expensive options, but do not compromise on dignity and excellent service. As with always you are guaranteed a caring and professional service that puts you firmly in the driving seat.
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Traditional Funerals
For those who are looking for a ‘traditional’ funeral we offer a number of options to suit all tastes and budgets. We will take time to listen to what you want and we will never try to pressure you into buying things that you don’t want or need. We will work alongside you to create the tailor made funeral that celebrates the life of your loved one.
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Alternative Funerals
These days more and more people are moving away from traditional funerals and going for more individual services that reflect the life and achievements of the person who has died. If you want something a little bit out of the ordinary then this could be just what you have been looking for.
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