Rated 5/5

Derek Moss Funeral Directors

104 Newbottle Street, Houghton Le Spring, Tyne & Wear, DH4 4AJ
0191 512 0927
Lines open 24 hours a day
Derek Moss Funeral Directors in Houghton Le Spring

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.

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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
    • 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

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

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

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Add a personal touch

A woven willow coffin outdoors, topped with pink roses and green foliage.

Coffins and urns

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

Floral tribute

Floral tributes

Whether you prefer a simple bouquet, wreath, spray or coffin display we are here to help you with your decision

Mourners in dark clothing holding printed orders of service at a funeral.

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 15 reviews.

Rated 5/5

From walking through the door of Derek Moss Houghton Front Street.

Kevin Taylor the funeral director was professional and respectful.

Nothing was a bother and our father's plan was carried out to the full

It was a beautiful send off and everyone commented on how professional the funeral went .

Theresa Armstrong, 9 March 2026

Rated 5/5

When my Mam passed away in January, I knew immediately who I wanted to help plan and prepare her funeral.

I had briefly met Kevin in November where he also helped my family with my brother in laws funeral.

What can I say..Kevin’s compassion, kindness and support was absolutely incredible.

He not only planned Mam’s service, but made it the most personal, beautiful send off adding things that I wouldn’t have even thought of..like having my Labrador ( who was a special dog to Mam) walk alongside him in front of Mam, from leaving our home, and again arriving at the crematorium.

Taking us to the crematorium passed a favourite coffee place where we took Mam and our dog every Tuesday ❤️

Kevin took time to make sure my 9 year old grandson felt included as his uncles, his Dad and his Grandad carried Mam in.

Kevin asked my grandson to stand with him, explaining that they would bow their heads in respect before walking into the crem side by side.

Receiving this photo from Kevin today, gave those of us travelling behind in the car, the image of Kevin honouring my Mam on her final journey it is breathtakingly beautiful and something we would have probably never seen, had Kevin not suggested Toula my Labrador being a part of it.

Kevin, your attention to detail, to personalising Mam’s service was incredible❤️

Thank you.

Janet Johnson, 14 February 2025

Rated 5/5

We contacted Derek Moss to arrange the funeral arrangements for our late mother and very glad we did. Kevin Taylor was very helpful to us, in making the right choices for the funeral. Kevin listened and understood what the family wanted or requested and carried out our every wish. Under the sad and difficult times of losing a loved one the stress and anxiety of making the many decisions for the arrangements they were made less difficult due to the professional advice and guidance given to us throughout the whole process. Thank you for your support.

Linda Elliott, 11 February 2025

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.
Two men embrace as mourners in dark clothing gather by a large window after a funeral service.

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