Peter Grenfell established his own company in 2004 building on a long established family legacy of serving Ashington and Bedlington communities and earning their trust. Peter’s grandfather Tom was the first of the family to work as a coachbuilder and undertaker in the 1950s.
Two decades later, Tom’s son John, along with his son (and Tom’s grandson) Bob, acquired D Davis’ funeral home in Bedlington. During the early 1970s, Peter Grenfell, also Tom’s grandson, joined the family business and together they developed a reputation for care and compassion. In 2004, Peter set up his own business, Peter Grenfell having acquired Westfield House in Ashington.
Approaching retirement in 2008, Peter sought out another family business with ethics and experience to take on the legacy of his own. William Purves, with its five generations and reputation for premier funeral services, was a natural fit. Today, our values of compassion, dedication, integrity and respect are at the heart of Peter Grenfell as the team continue supporting bereaved families in Ashington, Bedlington and surrounding areas.
