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Funeral directors in Washington

Our local funeral directors in Washington are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

0191 416 4363
Lines open 24 hours a day

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Serving the Washington area

Our funeral directors in Washington are on Blue House Lane, next to the filling station. Whatever shape the day takes, your family will be cared for with the same warmth. When you feel ready, you'll sit down with one of our team, talk about the person you've lost, and work through the choices one at a time. The team here is experienced and part of the town. Speak to our funeral home in Washington and tell us what you'd like.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Washington or an unattended funeral in Washington, and help you choose memorials in Washington when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Tyne & Wear.

Charles Embleton Funeral Directors, Washington branch

Charles Embleton Funeral Directors, Washington

Our funeral home is on Blue House Lane, next to the filling station.

Our services

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

Total price: £4,149

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
£1,154
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£4,149

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

How do funeral costs vary?

The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.

Our prices include all the essentials

The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.

What affects the cost?

You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.

0191 416 4363
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Washington

Rated 5 / 5 based on 48 reviews.

Rated 5/5

Neil from Derek Moss was fantastic. Nothing was a problem, he was very supportive and informative. He explained every single step of the way. He contacted me every week leading up to mam’s funeral to check everything was ok or did I need any help with anything. Thank you so much. Anne-Marie, Jane and Lisa.

AM & KJ Pemberton, 17 February 2026

Rated 5/5

I can’t praise Stephen enough, from the moment I arrived he was there to put everyone at ease over arrangements. Along with the girls in the office they instantly took away the worry. Regular calls to keep us up to date with arrangements and ready to help with any worries we had. Can’t recommend enough

luckylad6, 9 February 2026

Rated 5/5

Fantastic service from start to finish ,someone available 7days a week

Pauline Whittaker, 3 February 2026

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