Mrs Joan Johnstone
(Stakeford)
Suddenly in hospital, on 30th November, aged 89 years.
Beloved wife of the late Gordon, much loved mam of Karen and the late David and a loving Grom of all the family.
Flowers welcome or donations if desired may be given for the Great North Air Ambulance Service.
Funeral Service
Location
St. Paul's Church, Choppington
Scotland Gate
Choppington
NE62 5SY
Date & Time
11:15am Thu 19th Dec 2024
Cremation Service
Location
Northumberland Crematorium
Northumberland Crematorium
Bockenfield Wood
Felton
NE65 9QJ
Date & Time
12:30pm Thu 19th Dec 2024
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William Purves Funeral Directors
Westfield House
Morpeth Road
Ashington
NE63 8PR
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What should I wear?
We normally associate wearing black with going to a funeral. But it is increasingly typical for families to express a preferred dress code. Our advice is to look out for information from the family in a notice published either in newspapers, online or in the funeral director window to advise you of their preference.
How long does a service last?
Typically a service in most churches or crematoria lasts around 20-30 minutes. A formal mass may take a little longer and we would expect this to be nearer an hour. Finally, burials can vary in length as they are weather dependent.
Where should I sit?
Family and close friends typically reserve the first couple of rows in a service. We recommend sitting nearer the front than the back of a service space in order to support the family and enabling late arrivals to discreetly fill back rows.
Where should I send flowers?
Often a family will express a preference for flowers - or charity donations in lieu of flowers. We recommend you keep an eye on notices posted in newspapers, or online or in the funeral director window so you are able to follow their wishes.
