Simon and Craig run this family firm in Shiney Row. Staff still wear top hats and frock coats, with biodegradable coffins for a natural send-off.
12-13 Westbourne Terrace Shiney Row, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, DH4 4QT
Thompson Brothers & Sons is an independent family funeral home in Shiney Row, Sunderland, run by Simon and Craig who pride themselves on personal, detailed care for every family. As members of SAIF, they follow recognised standards of practice and offer bereavement support through SAIF Care. The team arranges traditional funerals, simple and eco-friendly burials, and repatriation, alongside multi-faith services for Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu and Buddhist families as well as non-religious ceremonies. Their premises are wheelchair accessible, with staff traditionally dressed in top hats and frock coats, and biodegradable coffin options are available for families wanting a more natural send-off.
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