Coffins and urns
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Rated 5/5
Derek Moss Funeral Directors
104 Newbottle Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 4AJ
About our Houghton branch
Here for the people of Houghton-le-Spring, Derek Moss Funeral Directors provides caring and thoughtful support when it matters most.
At Derek Moss, founded in 1984, we know every detail matters. From handling the paperwork to advising on the small touches that make the day feel right, we’re here to support you.
With clear pricing and options to suit your needs and budget, we will guide you through every decision with care and compassion, at a pace that feels right for you.
If you are weighing up the options, we can explain the difference between an attended funeral in Houghton Le Spring and an unattended funeral in Houghton Le Spring. There are more of our funeral directors in Tyne & Wear nearby.
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
Visiting us
We are located on the third exit off Newbottle Street on the A182 roundabout.
- 104 Newbottle Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 4AJ
Call 24 hours a day:
0191 512 0927
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Our services
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,134
Attended funeral
A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
- Our support and services
- £2,995
- 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
- £4,134
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
The final price depends on what you choose
Your local funeral director will be happy to talk through the options and help you understand costs. You can also view our Standardised price list, Additional options price list and Crematoria prices
Add a personal touch
Floral tributes
Whether you prefer a simple bouquet, wreath, spray or coffin display we are here to help you with your decision
Service stationary
From a printed order of service to bookmarks and memorial cards, we can help you create stationery that reflects the occasion.
Our facilities
At our branch we can offer the following facilities
- Included:
Wash and dress
Access to facilities for ritual washing and dressing, allowing families to care for the person who has died in line with their faith and traditions, with support from our experienced team.
- Included:
Multi-faith chapel of rest
Our Chapel of Rest provides a peaceful space where you can spend time with the person who has died and say goodbye in your own way, with compassionate support from our team if needed.
- Included:
A choice of transport
We offer a choice of traditional and bespoke funeral transport, allowing families to personalise the funeral and celebrate their loved one in a way that feels right for them.
- Included:
A truly local service
As part of the local community, we have trusted connections with local florists, celebrants, venues and places of worship. This local knowledge helps us make arrangements smoothly, while creating a funeral that reflects the life of the person who has died.
Reviews for Derek Moss Funeral Directors
Rated 5 / 5 based on 24 reviews.
Rated 5/5
This is the second time we have used Derek Moss, the first time for our Dad in 2011 & so they were the first choice for our family when our Mam recently passed away.
I cannot praise Kevin Taylor & his team enough for the standard of service provided to my Mam & our family. The funeral was perfect for us & we all felt that Mam would have been very pleased.
When Kevin met our family to discuss arrangements he kept the tone light and practical which was just what we needed at that time. He guided us through our choices, showing real interest in our family dynamics and what was important to us.
Throughout the process we were kept informed of progress, any timeline requirements or changes in events for all aspects of the arrangements - venues, minister, music, order of service etc. and we were also given the opportunity to proof read and revise to ensure details were correct.
Kevin also ensured we were able to arrange specific wishes such as the flowers to be placed on my Dad's grave after my Mam's crematorium service.
On the day of the funeral all of the team were respectful, courteous & smartly dressed. Kevin had explained to us exactly how the day would progress so we were well prepared & everything followed the plan perfectly.
All in all, we gave Mam the bespoke funeral she would have wished for & have no hesitation in recommending Derek Moss to other families in need of their services.
Barbara Hindle, 28 September 2026
Rated 5/5
Arranging the funeral of my sister Margaret was handled faultlessly by Kevin Taylor in a warm and friendly manner and my wife and I could not have asked for better service. Attention to detail was spot on and my wife was delighted in particular with the flowers which were absolutely beautiful and exactly as requested. Our biggest problem was not having contact details for my sister's friends but Kevin passed on to me the telephone numbers of those who contacted him and this led to some lovely conversations with ladies whom I'd not spoken to for decades or even at all. Kevin's suggested choice of a celebrant was also perfect. In short the service we received was simply impeccable.
Geoff Oliver, 17 September 2026
Rated 5/5
Kevin and the team at Derek Moss looked after us from start to finish with respect and understanding
David Blenkiron, 16 September 2026
Keeping everybody informed
When you arrange a funeral with us, we can set up a free online funeral notice – a personalised webpage that lets you share funeral details.
FAQs
We're here to answer all your questions. If anything isn't clear, please ask us.
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