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Award-winning Sunderland funeral directors John G Hogg Funeral Directors has expanded its support for local families with the opening of a new funeral home in Fulwell.
The funeral business, which has been caring for communities across Sunderland for 35 years, has opened its fourth branch at Sea Road in Fulwell, bringing its services and facilities closer to families living north of the River Wear.
The new funeral home joins John G Hogg’s established branches in Pallion, Hendon and Farringdon and has been designed to provide families with a welcoming and comfortable environment during some of life’s most difficult moments. The premises include a peaceful chapel of rest, giving relatives and friends a dedicated space to spend time with their loved ones closer to home.
Leading the business is John Hogg, whose name has become well known and respected throughout Sunderland over decades of serving local families.
“Having supported families in and around Sunderland for 35 years, we know how important it is for people to have somewhere local where they feel comfortable and cared for at what can be an incredibly difficult time.
“We already serve many families who live north of the river, so opening in Fulwell means they now have a fitting and comforting place to visit their loved ones much closer to home.
“We are very proud to bring the same high-quality premises, personal service and care that families know from John G Hogg to Sea Road and look forward to becoming part of the local community.”
As well as supporting families arranging funerals, the new branch offers a welcoming place for local people to learn more about funeral planning and the services available to them. Community members are encouraged to call in, meet the team, have a cup of tea and take a look around the new facilities.
The opening marks another important milestone for the business, ensuring more families across Sunderland can access trusted local support, advice and care when they need it most.