Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Attended funerals in Wallsend
An attended funeral is a full funeral service with family and friends there. Our funeral directors in Wallsend will help you arrange it, and be with you at every stage.
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R.S. Scott Funeral Directors, Wallsend
On small street off Wallsend High Street, we located next to Blue Line Taxi Office.
- Sycamore Street, Wallsend, Tyne & Wear, NE28 6TH
Call 24 hours a day:
0191 262 3880
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm- Saturday – Sunday, By appointment
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What an attended funeral costs in Wallsend
This is what an attended funeral costs at our Wallsend funeral director, including the fees we estimate you will pay to other organisations.
Attended funeral
- Our 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
- £1,154
- Crematoria fees
- A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
- Estimated total
- £3,849
What families say about us
Rated 5 / 5 based on 56 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
Li-an was excellent before during and after the funeral, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Li-an who had the time and explained every step to us.
brian harvey, 1 September 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Arrangements were exactly as we requested them. They kept in contact with me even after the funeral service which was nice. Professional service throughout a really bad time.
Georgina Mcfarlane, 25 August 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Thank you so much Jerry Young & everyone at R.S.Scott Funeral Directors. You made my mam's Connie wishes come true to the highest standard. The whole family can't thank you enough for true professional, kindest & love that was shown from start to finish. At a very hard time Jerry you were with us all the way & we are truly thankful and grateful.
David Slater, 2 August 2026
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Talk to your local branch to get a quote
Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.