Funeral Directors in Tyne & Wear

Covering Tyne & Wear, there are 17 NAFD- or SAIF-registered funeral directors currently listed here, including a mix of independent and family-run firms.

Tyne & Wear

Chris Sample Funerals - North Shields

The North Shields branch of the family-run Your Choice Funerals group, based on Saville Street with its own chapel of rest and 24-hour support.

SAIF
Tyne & Wear

David Gardener T/A Peter Dodd Funeral Directors

Peter Dodd Funeral Directors is one of the few remaining family-run firms in Sunderland, operated by David Gardener and a 2026 ACQ5 Global Award winner.

SAIF
Tyne & Wear

Derwentside Funeral Service Limited - Rowlands Gill

Derwentside Funeral Service has served Rowlands Gill since 1981, part of a family-run group based in Annfield Plain. The firm also operates in Stanley.

SAIF
Tyne & Wear

John Duckworth Ltd

John Duckworth Ltd has served Sunderland for over 100 years, led by Managing Director John Duckworth with directors Kayren House and Richard Scott.

SAIF
Tyne & Wear

Mark Wait Funeral Services Ltd - Gosforth

Mark Wait Funeral Directors has served Gosforth and Newcastle upon Tyne for over 65 years. The family firm is a SAIF and British Institute of Embalmers member.

SAIF
Tyne & Wear

Mark Wait Funeral Services Ltd, Newcastle upon Tyne

Mark Wait Funeral Services has over 65 years' experience serving Newcastle and Gosforth. Family-run independent firm with 24/7 availability.

SAIF
Tyne & Wear

Martin Rankin Funeral Directors Ltd

Martin Rankin Funeral Directors has supported North East families from Whickham for twenty years under proprietor Martin Rankin, and is SAIF accredited.

SAIF
Newcastle Family Funeral Directors, Kenton
Tyne & Wear

Newcastle Family Funeral Directors, Kenton

Newcastle Family Funeral Directors' Kenton branch is the sister site of the group's Gosforth home, sharing the same family-run team.

SAIF
Tyne & Wear

Peter Dodd Funeral Directors, Roker

Peter Dodd Funeral Directors is a family-owned business in Roker, Sunderland, led by David Gardener. It holds SAIF membership and won the ACQ5 Global Award.

SAIF
Tyne & Wear

Thompson Brothers & Sons Family Funeral Directors Ltd

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.

NAFD SAIF

What Does a Funeral Cost in Tyne & Wear?

Based on the prices Tyne & Wear's listed funeral directors publish, a direct cremation typically runs from £1,342 to £2,070, averaging around £1,613. For comparison, a fully attended, traditional funeral (funeral director's fees only) typically runs from £1,350 to £2,910, averaging around £2,302. Direct cremation prices are as published by each firm and some include the crematorium fee; for attended funerals, third-party costs such as crematorium or burial fees and a celebrant's or minister's fee are extra, so ask for an itemised breakdown before you book.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 17 NAFD- or SAIF-registered funeral directors listed here covering Tyne & Wear.

A direct cremation is the lowest-cost option listed here, with prices for Tyne & Wear starting from £1,342. It doesn't include a funeral service, though many families hold a separate memorial or celebration of life afterwards.

All 17 funeral directors listed in Tyne & Wear are NAFD or SAIF accredited. Both NAFD and SAIF require their members to meet a code of practice and offer families a formal route to raise a complaint if something goes wrong.