Attended funerals in Tyne & Wear

An attended funeral is a full funeral service with family and friends there. We have several funeral directors in Tyne & Wear, each able to arrange one with you.

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Angel of the North near Newcastle Upon Tyne

W S Harrison Funeral Directors

  • St Marks House, Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE6 2UD
  • 0191 265 5415
Whitley Bay beach and lighthouse near Benton

W S Harrison Funeral Directors

  • 53 Station Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE12 8AQ
  • 0191 215 0775
A black and red boat at Dukes Moor near W. S. Harrison in Gosforth

W S Harrison Funeral Directors

  • 157 Salters Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE3 4HJ
  • 0191 285 8376
Alan Duckworth Funeral Directors in Sunderland

Alan Duckworth Funeral Directors

  • 200 Chester Road, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR4 7HE
  • 0191 510 2960
Forsters Funeral Directors in Southwick, Sunderland

Forsters Funeral Directors

  • 6 The Green, Southwick, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR5 2JE
  • 0191 516 0333
Johnson Family Funeral Directors South Shields Crossgate House

Johnson Family Funeral Directors

  • Crossgate House, Western Approach, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 5QU
  • 0191 456 0054
John Bardgett & Sons Funeral Directors in 571 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne

John Bardgett & Sons Funeral Directors

  • Oakwood House, 571 Westgate Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE4 9PQ
  • 0191 273 9292
R S Scott Funeral Directors in Wallsend

R.S. Scott Funeral Directors

  • Sycamore Street, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear, NE28 6TH
  • 0191 262 3880
Derek Moss Funeral Directors in Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring

Derek Moss Funeral Directors

  • 1 Mill Place, Shiney Row, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 4JT
  • 0191 385 5959
Derek Moss Funeral Directors in Houghton Le Spring

Derek Moss Funeral Directors

  • 104 Newbottle Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 4AJ
  • 0191 512 0927
Theatre Royal near W. S. Harrison Westerhope Village

W S Harrison Funeral Directors

  • 417 Stamfordham Road, Westerhope Village, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE5 5HB
  • 0191 286 1923
Johnson Family Funeral Home in Imeary South-Shields

Johnson Family Funeral Directors

  • 108 Imeary Street, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 4EL
  • 0191 455 1111
An image of Johnson Family Funeral Directors in Whiteleas, South-Shields

Johnson Family Funeral Directors

  • Whiteleas Way, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 8LH
  • 0191 536 0555
Alan Duckworth Funeral Directors on Newcastle Road

Alan Duckworth Funeral Directors

  • 150 Newcastle Road, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR5 1NA
  • 0191 549 7878
Johnson Family Funeral Home in Hebburn on Hartleyburn Avenue

Johnson Family Funeral Directors

  • 1 Hartleyburn Avenue, Hebburn, Tyne & Wear, NE31 2NJ
  • 0191 489 9158
Charles Embleton Funeral Directors in Concord, Washington

Charles Embleton Funeral Directors

  • Blue House Lane, Concord, Washington, Tyne & Wear, NE37 2TA
  • 0191 416 4363
Pele Tower near W. S. Harrison Ponteland

W S Harrison Funeral Directors

  • 32 Merton Way, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE20 9PX
  • 01661 822982
Spanish City Near Whitley Bay Beach

W S Harrison Funeral Directors

  • 17 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay, Tyne & Wear, NE26 3HL
  • 0191 252 8779

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From plans to probate

Expert support with funeral services, memorials and more

Setting a standard for every funeral

Our team in Tyne & Wear is there for you from the moment you call, to the day of the funeral and beyond. Every attended funeral includes our:

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    Kindness and support

    Our team will listen, guide, and take care of all the details. From handling the paperwork to advising on the little touches that make the day feel right.

  • Included:

    Experience

    We've arranged funerals for families of every faith, background and situation. Whatever you're thinking – traditional, personal, or something alternative – you’ll be looked after by people who have made it happen before.

  • Included:

    Professional care

    We’ll look after the person who has died with respect, in our first-class facilities. When the day arrives, we can dress them in their clothes or a simple gown. You can also decide how you would like their hair and makeup prepared.

Add a personal touch

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Coffins and caskets

Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

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Urns and keepsakes

Keep them close with an urn, scatter tube, garden memorial or piece of memorial jewellery.

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Memorials

Create a lasting place of remembrance. Somewhere to return to, reflect and remember.

Trusted by families across the UK

Talk to someone in Tyne & Wear

Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.

FAQs

We're here to answer all your questions. If anything isn't clear, please ask us.

Helpful organisations

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Grief after bereavement

Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.

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Help with funeral costs

If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.

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Report the death

There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.

Advice and guidance

Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.

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Talk to your local branch to get a quote

Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.