Funeral Directors in County Durham

This page lists 2 NAFD- or SAIF-registered funeral directors serving County Durham, including a mix of independent and family-run firms.

County Durham

Derwentside Funeral Service Limited - Consett

Derwentside Funeral Service has served Consett since 1981, founded by the family firm's Annfield Plain office. The group now has four local homes.

SAIF
County Durham

Stuart Wright Funeral Service Ltd, Pelton

Stuart Wright Funeral Service has served Pelton, Chester-le-Street since 1992. Independent, family run, and a Golden Charter appointed representative.

SAIF

What Does a Funeral Cost in County Durham?

Based on the prices County Durham's listed funeral directors publish, a direct cremation typically runs from £1,460 to £2,995, averaging around £2,228. For comparison, a fully attended, traditional funeral (funeral director's fees only) typically runs from £2,615 to £3,600, averaging around £3,108. None of these figures include the third-party costs that come with a funeral — crematorium or burial fees, or paying a celebrant or minister — so check what's genuinely included before comparing quotes.

Funeral Directors Near County Durham

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Frequently Asked Questions

2 NAFD- or SAIF-registered funeral directors are currently listed here for County Durham.

Yes — the lowest-priced direct cremation listed for County Durham is £1,460, among the options available if an attended service isn't needed.

Both funeral directors listed in County Durham are NAFD or SAIF accredited. NAFD and SAIF are the two bodies most funeral directors choose to join voluntarily, each requiring a code of practice and a formal complaints procedure in return for membership.