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Trevor, a former corporate funeral home employee, was disillusioned with high funeral costs. Despite fears of losing money and the responsibility of running a business, Trevor was motivated by his belief in affordable funeral care and with the support of his wife, Gayle and father-in-law, Bob. In October, he invested £25,000 to establish his own funeral home, T&G Direct Funeral Services, offering compassionate and affordable funeral services. Encouraged by non-profit business advisors BIC, Trevor entered the ScaleUP category of Startup Awards and won the High Growth Award. He continues to work with BIC and the Entrepreneurs Forum, aiming to establish his business within two years instead of the usual five. Trevor also collaborates closely with the charity Billy’s Lifeline, which supports those affected by suicide. He funded the charity’s website and provides advice to victims' families. Recently, he was invited to become a trustee for the charity.
Trevor and Gayle Shingler: Redefining Funeral Care with Compassion and Affordability at T&G Direct
TREVOR & GAYLE SHINGLER
T&G Direct Funeral Services
Business Bio: T&G Direct Funeral Care provides professional, cost-effective funeral services for Sunderland and the surrounding areas, offering families affordable funerals without compromising on quality. Their services ensure that families can honour their loved ones without financial strain. They are committed to delivering compassionate and respectful funerals that don’t cost the earth.
