Peterlee company Delanoy Funeral Services has capped off a successful year in business by being shortlisted for a prestigious award.
The firm, which was launched by John Delanoy and Julie Stout in July 2020, was nominated by the public for the Northern Echo’s County Durham Together Awards 2021, held in partnership with Durham County Council.
Over 3000 businesses from around the county were nominated with Delanoy Funeral Services being nominated in the Public Services Award.
The company were in the final three with the Little Treasures Nursery being crowned winner for the support it offers to children with autism.
The awards evening was held at Ramside Hall Hotel.
Julie Stout said: “We are still a fairly new partnership, having been set up in July last year during the coronavirus pandemic, so to be shortlisted for this prestigious award is fantastic for us.
“The fact we received so many nominations from people in the community is testament to our commitment to supporting our local area, and we are thrilled that we were the only funeral business in County Durham to have been recognised.”
One of the public nominations said: “During the pandemic John Delanoy and Julie Stout decided to do something memorable, that comforted the people in mourning. They go up and beyond the call of duty for all families and give 110 per cent. They have brought something different and lasting to the people they care for and most importantly they continue to do so. I know I speak on behalf of the residents of Easington, Horden, Peterlee and the surrounding areas when I say there is no one more deserving of this award nomination than them.”
