Rated 5/5

W S Harrison Funeral Directors

53 Station Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE12 8AQ
0191 215 0775
Lines open 24 hours a day
Whitley Bay beach and lighthouse near Benton

About our Benton branch

We've been caring for the people of Benton for over 30 years. At W S Harrison Funeral Directors, we know that every detail matters.

From handling the paperwork to advising on the little touches that make the day feel right, we’re here to support you.

With clear pricing and options to fit 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 Newcastle Upon Tyne and an unattended funeral in Newcastle Upon Tyne. 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

Our funeral home is near the Royal Mail Delivery Office on the corner of Connaught Gardens.

  • 53 Station Road, Forest Hall, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear, NE12 8AQ
    • Office opening hours:

      Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
    • Saturday – Sunday, By appointment

Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £3,879

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£2,695
  • 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
£1,184
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£3,879

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,645

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,645
  • 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
£1,645

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 W S Harrison Funeral Directors

Rated 4.98 / 5 based on 43 reviews.

Rated 5/5

From the moment I rang Harrisons I received nothing but the very best help and advice. Kelly was fantastic and nothing was too much trouble to her. She explained everything perfectly to me. Then Julia, the celebrant came to see us and she was exceptional as well. We ended up with a wonderful story of Richards life. She made some lovely leaflets for all the people at the crematorium. Everything was lovely at the service and the music we chose was perfect.

I have been contacted to say that Richards ashes are at Harrisons and I will be collecting them one day next week.

Thank you to you all for all your help and advice and kindness and patience at a very sad time for us.

Sue Coxon, 22 March 2026

Rated 5/5

geoffreymcfarlane, 23 February 2026

Rated 5/5

Losing someone you love is a very traumatic experience and I cannot praise W S Harrison enough for the caring professionalism that they showed myself and my family from the initial encounter to the final farewell.

Nothing was a problem to anyone from the staff at the chapel of rest to Robert himself who organised the whole day. It was the saddest day of my life but John could not have had a better send off and I thank everyone from the bottom of my heart

Maureen Philip x

Maureen Philip, 8 February 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.
Two men embrace as mourners in dark clothing gather by a large window after a funeral service.

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