A NORTH-EAST funeral director has invested almost £250,000 on a new fleet of vehicles.

The Co-operative Funeralcare, in Norton Road, Stockton, has taken delivery of a Ford Fairlane Cardinal hearse and two Ford Fairline Dorchester limousines.

The vehicles deliver the latest designs in comfort, spaciousness, visibility and technology.

Manager David Knowles said: “This investment underlines our commitment to the highest standards in the provision of funeral services.”

The vehicles will also be used by The Co-operative Funeralcare’s homes in nearby Billingham, and in Sedgefield, County Durham.