W S Harrison Funeral Directors
- St Marks House, Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE6 2UD
- 0191 265 5415
Funeral directors in Tyne & Wear
Our local funeral directors in Tyne & Wear are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
W S Harrison Funeral Directors
- 53 Station Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE12 8AQ
- 0191 215 0775
W S Harrison Funeral Directors
- 157 Salters Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE3 4HJ
- 0191 285 8376
Alan Duckworth Funeral Directors
- 200 Chester Road, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR4 7HE
- 0191 510 2960
Forsters Funeral Directors
- 6 The Green, Southwick, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR5 2JE
- 0191 516 0333
Johnson Family Funeral Directors
- Crossgate House, Western Approach, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 5QU
- 0191 456 0054
John Bardgett & Sons Funeral Directors
- Oakwood House, 571 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE4 9PQ
- 0191 273 9292
Derek Moss Funeral Directors
- 1 Mill Place, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 4JT
- 0191 385 5959
Derek Moss Funeral Directors
- 104 Newbottle Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 4AJ
- 0191 512 0927
W S Harrison Funeral Directors
- 417 Stamfordham Road, Westerhope Village, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE5 5HB
- 0191 286 1923
Johnson Family Funeral Directors
- 108 Imeary Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 4EL
- 0191 455 1111
Johnson Family Funeral Directors
- Whiteleas Way, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 8LH
- 0191 536 0555
Alan Duckworth Funeral Directors
- 150 Newcastle Road, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR5 1NA
- 0191 549 7878
Johnson Family Funeral Directors
- 1 Hartleyburn Avenue, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, NE31 2NJ
- 0191 489 9158
Charles Embleton Funeral Directors
- Blue House Lane, Concord, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE37 2TA
- 0191 416 4363
W S Harrison Funeral Directors
- 32 Merton Way, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE20 9PX
- 01661 822982
W S Harrison Funeral Directors
- 17 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear, NE26 3HL
- 0191 252 8779
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Serving the Tyne and Wear area
Our funeral directors in Tyne and Wear look after families from eighteen funeral homes across the area, among them Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland and South Shields. However you choose to say goodbye, your family will be looked after with the same warmth and care. When you're ready, you'll sit down with us, talk about the person you've lost, and go through the choices one at a time. Our branches here are experienced and part of the communities they serve. Speak to one of our funeral homes nearby and tell us what you have in mind.
Our teams across Tyne & Wear can talk you through an attended funeral in Tyne & Wear or an unattended funeral in Tyne & Wear, and help you choose memorials in Tyne & Wear when you feel ready. You can also see our funeral directors in Hebburn, Houghton Le Spring, Newcastle Upon Tyne, South Shields, Sunderland, Wallsend, Washington and Whitley Bay.
Arranging a funeral in Tyne & Wear
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.
How to register a death
How to register a death in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: the deadline, where to go, who can do it, what to take and the certificate you receive.
Our services
Funeral with a ceremony
A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
- Included:Burial or cremation, with unlimited guests
- Included:A Basic coffin and hearse included, or the option to choose something more personal.
- Included:Care in our first class facilities
Funeral without a ceremony
A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
- Included:Cremation only
- Included:A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin
- Included:Ashes returned in simple container
How much does a funeral cost?
The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. 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. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.
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. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.
Your local funeral director will be able to talk you through your options and give you an idea of costs.
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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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