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

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.
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
We are located on the third exit off Newbottle Street on the A182 roundabout.
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £4,134
Total price: £1,745
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

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

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

From a printed order of service to bookmarks and memorial cards, we can help you create stationery that reflects the occasion.
At our branch we can offer the following facilities
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rated 5 / 5 based on 15 reviews.
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
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
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
