Alan Duckworth Funeral Directors
Funeral directors on Chester Road and Newcastle Road, caring for families across Sunderland and the local community.
Proud to be part of the Dignity group
Experts in care
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Supporting communities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Local teams
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
Our locations
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Trusted by families across Sunderland
Rated 4.918918918918919 / 5 based on 37 reviews.
Rated 5/5
Alison was fabulous. Extremely helpful and very empathetic. Everything was soo professional.
Debra Taylor, 30 January 2026
Rated 5/5
I called having read the reviews, not knowing what I was doing and obviously upset after my dad's passing. Everyone I came across was amazing, comforting and knowledgeable. They helped me with everything and answered any questions. 5 stars just isn't enough for these people.
Helen Dunning, 21 December 2024
Rated 5/5
colin bendelow, 17 September 2024
Alan Duckworth
Alan Duckworth Funeral Directors has become a trusted part of the Sunderland community, supporting families with care, compassion and expertise. Over the years, we have built a reputation for helping local families create meaningful and personal farewells, providing guidance and reassurance when it is needed most.
You can find us across Sunderland, with two locations on Chester Road and Newcastle Road. Your funeral director knows their community and the people in it, and will arrange a funeral that feels right to you – whether that's traditional, alternative, or something simpler.
We're here when you need us. You can call your local funeral director at any time, 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
What does a funeral director do
What a funeral director actually does, before the day and on it, how they care for the person who has died, and whether you have to use one at all.
Choosing a funeral director
What to look for when comparing funeral directors – local availability, itemised pricing, the care given to the person who has died, and how well they listen.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
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