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

Here for the people of Whitley Bay, W S Harrison Funeral Directors provides caring and thoughtful support when it matters most.
At W S Harison, 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 Whitley Bay and an unattended funeral in Whitley Bay. 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 situated within the Whitley Lodge Shopping Centre, near Tesco and the Kittiwake public house.
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £3,879
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
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 79 reviews.
I would like to thank the Funeral Service for an outstanding servuce in helping us as a family navigate this time. Gerry was first class and did an amazing job for us and my late father. The communication throughout was brilliant and nothing was a bother. If you are looking for someone who cares Gerry and WS Harrisons are the people to do that.
Geoff Wright, 16 September 2026
This is the third family funeral W S Harrison have arranged for us. The service they provide is always excellent during such a difficult time. I cannot recommend them highly enough.
All of the staff at the Whitley Bay branch were very professional, patient and respectful.
Communication was excellent and we were kept updated at every stage of the arrangements.
Rob who we had a lot of contact with ensured that from arranging the service to the day itself every detail was handled perfectly.
Thank you
Michael Fenney, 19 June 2026
A professional service from start to finish. As a family we were treated with great respect and kindness. Mum was well looked after and I felt she was treated with respect. The funeral itself was extremely well arranged and it made an extremely difficult day much easier. Thank you for all you did for our family at this difficult time.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Hennessey, 10 May 2026
