Dignified funeral from £1,995 + third party costs
Charles W Tait Funeral Directors, Roker
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About Us
Charles W Tait Funeral Directors in Sunderland are dedicated to providing the highest standards of funeral care, services and facilities to the local community. Since we were established by Charles W Tait, we have supported the families in our care with utmost kindness and compassion.
Our funeral home is easily accessible from different parts of Sunderland, particularly from Roker, Seaburn and Monkwearmouth.
It is our job to help make a difficult time a little bit easier for you and your family. Working together closely, we will take care of all of the arrangements on your behalf, ensuring your loved one receives a funeral service that truly reflects their personality and life.
Equipped with three private chapels of rest, our funeral home is the ideal place to spend time alone with your loved one before the funeral. This is because our funeral professionals are here to support you, in an environment designed with your comfort and wellbeing in mind.
You can rely on us at any time; we are always on hand to advise and guide you. You can reach us by telephone 24 hours a day.
Our Simple funeral is available for £1,995 + third party costs, without compromising on the quality of the service that is delivered. Or our Full Service funeral can be tailored just how you wish, whether that be a traditional ceremony or a colourful celebration of life.
Call us today on 0191 510 2944 to talk through your personal requirements.
What We Offer
- Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
- Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
- Local expertise and knowledge
- Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
- Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
- Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
- Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
- Memorials and tributes
- Prepaid funeral plans
Our Services
At Charles W Tait Funeral Directors, we understand how special life is with those that you love. For us, every funeral is unique and personal. We have a service to fulfil every wish, with every detail carried out with the same uncompromising quality of care.
From a traditional service, to a colourful woodland burial, your options are limitless with our Full Service Funeral. If you have a little more flexibility when it comes to arrangements, then we can provide a Simple Funeral for a lower cost.
Full Service Funeral
Our Full Service Funeral allows you to create a totally personal commemoration to celebrate the life of the person who has died. Our service is delivered with expertise and uncompromising compassion. We will care for the deceased with the utmost care and respect in our own professional premises and will take on the responsibility for ensuring every detail is taken care of to the highest standards. You can rely on us to make a difficult time a little easier.
Our costs from
£3,545
Full Service Funeral, from £3,545
Our Full Service Funeral allows you to create a totally personal commemoration to celebrate the life of the person who has died. Our service is delivered with expertise and uncompromising compassion. We will care for the deceased with the utmost care and respect in our own professional premises and will take on the responsibility for ensuring every detail is taken care of to the highest standards. You can rely on us to make a difficult time a little easier.
- Our funeral professionals will care for your loved one in our premium facilities
- A professional Arranger will provide support, guidance and co-ordinate everything for you
- Have flexibility and choice over the time, day and location of the funeral service
- We will provide a Funeral Director, chauffeur-driven hearse and pallbearers for the service
- We can add services and tailor the funeral to suit your own specific requirements
To find out more, you can call us on
0191 510 29440191 510 2944
Simple Funeral
A complete funeral service for a lower cost, delivered with complete compassion and care.
This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.
This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.
Our costs from
£1,995
Simple Funeral, from £1,995
A complete funeral service for a lower cost, delivered with complete compassion and care.
This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.
This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.
- Our funeral professionals will care for your loved one in our premium facilities
- A professional Arranger will provide support, guidance and co-ordinate everything for you
- The service will be at a mutually agreed time and date dependent upon availability, usually on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
- We will provide a Funeral Director, chauffeur-driven hearse and pallbearers for the service
- Some additional services such as arranging floral tributes or obituaries are not available
To find out more, you can call us on
0191 510 29440191 510 2944
Why choose us?
Funeral services with distinction
Providing the highest standards of care
Expert professionals available 24 hours a day
High quality facilities
Where to find us
Address
48 Roker Avenue Sunderland SR6 0HT GBParking and Directions
There is parking available on nearby streets.
We are located close to the sea front at Roker Beach.
OPENING HOURS
Our staff are available 24 hours a day on 0191 510 2944 if you require our services outside of these hours.
VISITING HOURS
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
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 when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.
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Planning a funeral
Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.
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The day of the funeral
This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.
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After the funeral
Once the funeral has taken place, there are still a number of things you may need to take care of. From choosing the perfect memorial to dealing with legal matters, we'll offer all the support you need after the funeral.
Find Out MoreReviews of our services
5.0
Rating 5.0
based on 7 Reviews- Rating 5.021 August 2019I found that both Dignity and John at Charles Tait very helpful, they took the stress and anxiety out of the whole process.
John was very attentive and listened to my Fathers wishes and ensured that they were carried out to the letter. He offered his total support throughout the process and contacted me regularly to ensure that everything was OK.
This is now the 3rd time we have used Charles Tait,
Jamie dealt with my Mother 3 years ago and also my Father in law last year, in all cases I could not fault the care and commitment of all the staff at Charles Tait. I am sorry to say I have forgotten the name of the lady who has been there every time I have had to go to the office, she has been absolutely brilliant and very supportive. Also the poor lady who let me in to see my Father at the Chapel of rest, I think I was a quivering wreck but she was very professional and understanding. Thank you very much. Although Thank you doesn't really say how much I really appreciated all of the kindness and help.
Response on behalf of Charles W Tait Funeral Directors21 August 2019Thank you for an exceptional review. I am glad that our staff went above and beyond to deliver the service you expected and the team looked after you and the family well. - Rating 5.016 August 2019Everyone involved from first contact were extremely professional,compassionate and supportive to our family.When organising our mothers funeral,we felt we were guided and supported with our mothers wishes and at no time pushed to make decisions.On the day of the funeral,all arrangements were carried out flawlessly,a sad,bur special day.Response on behalf of Charles W Tait Funeral Directors19 August 2019Our team are here to provide the highest level of service for you and we are happy this was achieved. I am pleased that you had the trust and confidence in our team to be able to deliver the service you expected.
- Rating 5.06 August 2019Sam was the undertaker who helped me through one of the most difficult things I have ever had to do. She was very professional but at the same time was warm and friendly. I instantly liked her and knew she would do her best for my dad's final journey. She rang when she said she would and her words were always a comfort. I would highly recommend CW Taits Undertakers. If anyone is perfectly suited to a job Sam is.Response on behalf of Charles W Tait Funeral Directors8 August 2019Thank you for sharing your experience with us on your online review. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful and that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
- Rating 5.021 March 2019Every kindness extended with professionalism and courtesy. A first class service!Response on behalf of Charles W Tait Funeral Directors21 March 2019Thank you for taking the time to send your online review to us. I am pleased that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
- Rating 5.013 March 2019I would have give 100 out of 100. The staff where great, professional, polite, caring, understanding, friendly and respectful I we could not have asked for anything better. They looked after my Mam, me and the family. Carol and Sam where amazing and I could not have done it without there help and support. Thank you so much.Response on behalf of Charles W Tait Funeral Directors13 March 2019Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am pleased that we provided the highest level of care and guidance for you and your family and that you were so well looked after by our team.
- Rating 5.012 March 2019Myself, sister and our families considered the manner in which Charles W. Tait conducted all aspects of our mothers funeral to be of the highest possible standard. The director John, who coordinated everything, did so in a way which was kind and considerate of our emotions and needs before, during and after the funeral. John organised for Chris to conduct the humanist service. Chris spent a good time with us ensuring he had everything he needed. Our wish was for people to be inspired by the life and memory of our Mam and to leave the Crematorium with a smile on their faces. Chris certainly achieved this. His service was both dignified and sincere and we thank him for this. Also many thanks to all staff at Charles W.Tait, particularly John.Response on behalf of Charles W Tait Funeral Directors13 March 2019Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am pleased that the arrangements for your Mother were carried out to your satisfaction and that that we provided the highest level of care and guidance for you and your family.
- Rating 5.019 October 2018Thank you for making the experience of organising my mother's funeral as pain free as possible.
The service was caring, professional and efficient.Response on behalf of Charles W Tait Funeral Directors19 October 2018Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. I am pleased that the arrangements for your mother were carried out to your satisfaction and that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.