Derek Moss Funeral Directors, Silksworth
About our Silksworth funeral home
Our funeral home in Silksworth is easy to reach from the surrounding areas of Thunstall, Lakeside and Beckwith Green. Our funeral parlour is equipped with premium facilities and has been renovated to include two chapels of rest and a reception area to accommodate the families in our care.
We are here to support you 24 hours a day. You can reach us at any time convenient to you by calling 0191 523 8007.
What we offer
- Hearses and other funeral vehicles
- Advice and guidance at every step
- A funeral service at any local crematorium or burial site
- Visiting your loved one in our chapel of rest
- Tailored funeral arrangements to meet your family’s individual needs
- Personalised tributes and memorial masonry
- Funeral services for all faiths and cultures
- Local knowledge and expertise
- Prepaid funeral plans
Funeral Services with distinction
Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
Our funeral services
If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.
View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.
The Unattended Funeral
We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.From£1395plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.The Attended Funeral
A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.From£2595plus £1343 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.plus £1343 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
Where to find us
Address
Directions and Parking
You can find parking along the street where the pharmacy is located.
Funeral Home Opening Times
Day of the Week | Hours |
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Monday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
Tuesday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
Wednesday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
Thursday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
Friday | 10:00 - 15:00 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
24 Hour Availability
Supporting you along the way
What to do when someone dies
It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to do when someone dies.Find out morePlanning a funeral
Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one’s funeral is a personal and unique occasion. We will explain how our funeral directors can help you to plan a funeral service by supporting you at every step.Find out moreThe day of the funeral
This guide explains what happens on the day, including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal and the wake. We will be here to guide you throughout.Find out more
Frequently asked questions
When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.
You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.
Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.
If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.
Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.
We are a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and as such we abide by The Funeral Director Code. We also have a legal obligation to try and ensure the person who is arranging a funeral has the right to do so, or has permission from those who do.
If you are aware that someone has been appointed as the administrator, you should only arrange the funeral with this person's agreement.
If there is no Will or Letters of Administration, then the responsibility would pass to the next of kin.A Memorial is a way of creating a lasting memory to help remember a loved one.
Dignity has been established for over 200 years and is one of the UK's leading providers of Funerals and with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating (02/24). We are proud to help our customers every year with a diverse range of Memorial products and services to help remember their loved ones.
We offer a wide range of products – from traditional headstones, kerb sets, urns and benches to remembrance trees, plaques and vases. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items.To organise your Memorial contact us on
0191 523 8007