Derek Moss Funeral Directors
190 Front Street, Durham, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3AZ
Derek Moss Funeral Directors
Funeral directors caring for families across Houghton-le-Spring and the surrounding community for over 40 years.
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
Derek Moss Funeral Directors
1 Mill Place, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 4JT
Derek Moss Funeral Directors
104 Newbottle Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 4AJ
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Trusted by families across Houghton-le-Spring
Rated 4.95 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 5/5
Very professional. Well mannered. Did everything we asked. Couldn't have asked for a nicer send off for mum. We have used this funeral director for many years now and they have always gave us there best
Helen Dougherty, 10 April 2026
Rated 5/5
Excellent service from the beginning to the end. Very professional and affordable. Stephen always there no matter what offering help, answers, support, just someone to talk to. Would highly recommend to aid you at your darkest time
lynne trainor, 9 April 2026
Rated 5/5
I was very well looked after during this traumatic time. The worry of organising the funeral was taken away from me and everything went very smoothly. Would definitely recommend them.
Barbara Bennison, 29 March 2026
Derek Moss
Derek Moss Funeral Directors has been supporting families across Houghton-le-Spring and the surrounding community since 1984. We are proud to provide compassionate, personal funeral care, helping local families create meaningful farewells that reflect the life, wishes and individuality of their loved one.
For over 40 years, we have built a trusted reputation for delivering professional guidance and understanding support during life's most difficult moments. We understand that every funeral is unique, which is why we take the time to listen and help arrange a service that feels right for you and your family, whether traditional, contemporary, religious or non-religious.
Our funeral home combines modern facilities with a warm and welcoming environment, including private Chapels of Rest where families can spend time with their loved one before the funeral. We are committed to making the funeral arrangements as straightforward as possible, taking care of every detail while providing reassurance, support and expert guidance throughout the process.
We're here whenever you need us. You can call your local Derek Moss funeral director 24 hours a day for advice, support or immediate assistance, ensuring help is always available when it matters most.
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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