With a population of around 40,000 in the urban centre, Durham is served by 10 funeral homes, which can cater to any variety of services. There are multiple crematoriums in the area, alongside cemeteries and natural burial grounds.
As the county city and cultural capital, Durham has been a hugely important city for hundreds of years. Founded as a shrine for the Anglo-Saxon St Cuthbert, Durham. Both the Castle and Cathedral are UNESCO world heritage sites, and Durham University is ranked amongst the best in the world.
