Rated 4/5
The process of planning an unexpected funeral was made simple and hassle free. Regular phone calls to keep up to date. The day itself ran smoothly, and all our requests listened to and acted on.
julie hird, 27 January 2026
Rated 5/5
Proud to be part of the Dignity group
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Derek Moss Funeral Directors, Chester Le Street
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- 190 Front Street, Durham, Chester-le-Street, County Durham, DH3 3AZ
Call 24 hours a day:
0191 338 8894
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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Our services
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,034
Attended funeral
A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
- Our support and services
- £2,895
- A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- A traditional hearse
- Care in our first class facilities
- Estimated third-party costs
- £1,139
- Crematoria fees
- A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
- Total estimated cost
- £4,034
Total price: £1,745
Unattended funeral
A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
- Our support and services
- £1,745
- A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- Care in our first class facilities
- A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
- Total estimated cost
- £1,745
How do funeral costs vary?
The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.
Our prices include all the essentials
The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.
What affects the cost?
You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.
Trusted by families in Chester-le-Street
Rated 4.94 / 5 based on 18 reviews.
Rated 5/5
We can’t thank Derek Moss funeral services enough especially Kristina. Sadly when mum died, we were at a loss what to do. Kristina gently guided us through the process. Her attention to detail is exceptional and she treated me, my family and especially our Mum with the up most respect at all times. Kristina is courteous and shows empathy - a real ambassador for Derek Moss and Dignity. Also, thanks to Ann at the CLS branch for being so respectful and even spraying mums perfume for us before we arrived to say our final farewell to a wonderful mum. It’s the little details that mean the most! Thank you all so much. Julie Hickin and Family
Julie Hickin, 27 January 2024
Rated 5/5
From the initial contact Kristina made the arrangements for our mams funeral to our specification. Always welcoming and kind when we called. The red rose left on my sisters step was a beautiful example of the service we recieved
julie arkle, 19 July 2023
FAQs
We're here to answer all your questions. If anything isn't clear, please ask us.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
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.
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.
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.
How to reduce funeral costs
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
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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