AN undertaker is inviting people to remember lost loved ones on memorial trees in County Durham this Christmas.

Co-operative Funeralcare has installed trees at funeral homes in Newton Aycliffe, Bishop Auckland, Shildon, Crook, Stanhope, Spennymoor, Ferryhill, Brandon, Willington and Darlington for the festive season.

Memorial cards are available from individual offices during opening hours until Christmas Eve.

Area manager Colin Farlow said: "We know that the festive season is a time when people look back and remember those theyve lost, and we hope our trees will again benefit them at this difficult time."