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Funeral directors in Chester-le-Street

Our local funeral directors in Chester-le-Street are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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Derek Moss Funeral Directors, Chester Le Street

If you need assistance finding our funeral home, please give us a call.

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

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

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

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

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.

0191 338 8894
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Chester-le-Street

Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 22 reviews.

Rated 5 / 5

An absolutely tremendous service provided by Derek Moss Funeral Directors. From the moment contact was made when my mam passed away to the aftercare after the funeral everything we were told would happen did. Contact was regular and updates plentyful. Everything was made so much easier for me and my family. Particular thanks goes to Stuart Tait who handled the arrangements from start to finish what a diamond. Special thanks also to Anne and Carole in the office and all the other staff who were there at the funeral. You made a difficult day so much easier with all your guidance and help. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Stuart.

Stuart McNall, 12 October 2026

Rated 5 / 5

Absolutely amazing service from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble. We, as a family, are extremely grateful for all that Derek Moss funeral directors did for us (including being caught in the torrential downpour and not complaining)! We can’t thank them enough for the smooth process. Everything was taken care of. Absolutely recommend their services to anyone.

Debbie Naylor, 8 June 2026

Rated 5 / 5

Everything went perfectly thanks to Anne, who was very helpfull and kind. I really appreciate all the help I received in that moment.

Mihaelko Savov, 16 May 2026

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