Funeral Costs in Tyne and Wear
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Tyne and Wear. Prices are taken from published CMA Standardised Price Lists where available. Figures may include direct cremation, attended funeral director charges and selected optional items. Third-party costs such as crematorium, burial plot, minister or celebrant fees may vary.
Local pricing intelligence
- Median direct cremation
- £1,500
- Lowest direct cremation
- £535
- Median attended funeral
- £2,660
- Lowest attended funeral
- £586
- Funeral directors compared
- 122
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at East Durham Funeral Services Ltd - Trimdon
FD charges only
at Sunderland Funeral Directors
79 with prices
latest local price list
Attended funeral figures normally show funeral director charges only and may exclude crematorium, burial, minister, celebrant or doctors’ fees.
Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Tyne and Wear costs £1,500 (3% below UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,660 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 79 published price lists from 122 indexed funeral directors within 12 miles.
Price range across 79 Tyne and Wear providers
- Direct cremation · n=72
- £1,500median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=79
- £2,660median
Typical £1,240–£1,690 (middle 50%)
Full range £535–£2,907
Typical £2,040–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £586–£3,600
Lowest at Sunderland Funeral Directors
Tyne and Wear vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Tyne and Wear median | UK median | Tyne and Wear vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,500 | £1,545 | 3% below UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,660 | £2,890 | 8% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Tyne and Wear: £535 to £2,907.
Cheapest funeral directors in Tyne and Wear for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 12 miles of Tyne and Wear.
- 1.East Durham Funeral Services Ltd - Trimdon£535
- 2.T Moore & Family Funeral Directors£828
- 3.Ayton Funeral Service£975
- 4.A M Ranson Funeral Service£975
- 5.Sunderland Funeral Directors£986
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Tyne and Wear
- Funeral directors indexed
- 122
- Independent vs chain
- 88 / 34
- Published-price coverage
- 65%
Within 12 miles
independents / chain branches
79 of 122 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Tyne and Wear
Thornhill Funeral Services
7 Mistletoe Road, NEWCASTLE_UPON_TYNE, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE2 2DX
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,750
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,080
- Professional fee
- £995
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.2 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,595
- Professional fee
- £695
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.2 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,595
- Professional fee
- £695
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
John Hindmarsh and Son
261 Shields Road, NEWCASTLE_UPON_TYNE, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE6 1DQ
Independent / unclassified
1.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,907
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,275
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
1.7 mi
verified 1 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Mark Wait Funeral Services Ltd
19 Arlington Avenue Montagu, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear · NE3 4TS
Independent
1.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,595
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,700
- Professional fee
- £824
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
W Lauderdale & Son Funeral Services
147 Ravensworth Road, GATESHEAD, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE11 9AE
Independent / unclassified
1.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,800
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,895
- Professional fee
- £1,400
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Walker and Morrell Funeral Directors
10 Richmond Court, GATESHEAD, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE8 4AS
Funeral Partners
1.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,660
- Professional fee
- £800
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
W S Harrison & Son inc John Bardgett & Sons
155-159 Salters Road, NEWCASTLE_UPON_TYNE, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE3 4HJ
Independent / unclassified
1.9 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Newcastle Family Funeral Directors (Kenton)
1 Kenton Lane Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear · NE3 3BQ
Independent
2.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,350
- Professional fee
- £660
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Mark Wait Funeral Services Ltd - Gosforth
Tenerife Buildings Station Road Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear · NE3 1QD
Independent
2.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,595
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,700
- Professional fee
- £824
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Watsons Funeral Directors
282 - 284 Old Durham Road, GATESHEAD, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE8 4BP
Independent / unclassified
2.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,907
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,130
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.2 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £975
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,635
- Professional fee
- £830
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Richard Bird Funeral Services
57 Great North Road Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear · NE3 2DQ
Independent
2.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,650
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,310
- Professional fee
- £660
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Newcastle Family Funeral Directors
Park House 71-73 Great North Road Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside · NE3 2DQ
Independent
2.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,350
- Professional fee
- £660
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Regent Funeral Services
Saltwell Road South, GATESHEAD, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE9 6DT
Independent / unclassified
3.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
3.3 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Showing 20 of 122 providers within 12 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
Compare specific funeral types in Tyne and Wear
Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Tyne and Wear?
A funeral in the UK has two parts: the funeral director’s charges (their professional fee, the coffin, the hearse, and the care of the deceased), and third-party fees known as disbursements (cremation or burial fees, doctors’ fees, and any clergy or celebrant fees). The prices shown above cover only the funeral director’s charges, drawn from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List.
A direct cremation is an unattended cremation with no service. It is the simplest, lower-cost option offered by every UK funeral director under the CMA Order. An attended funeral includes a service at a crematorium or place of worship.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral cost in Tyne and Wear?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Tyne and Wear is £2,660 for the funeral director’s charges only. Third-party fees like the cremation fee or burial fee are paid separately and typically add £900–£1,200 for a cremation or £2,500–£6,500 for a burial.
How much is a direct cremation in Tyne and Wear?
The median direct cremation in Tyne and Wear is £1,500 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £535 to £2,907.
Which funeral director in Tyne and Wear publishes the lowest price?
East Durham Funeral Services Ltd - Trimdon publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Tyne and Wear at £535. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Tyne and Wear more expensive than the UK average?
Tyne and Wear’s median direct cremation (£1,500) is 3% below UK average (UK median £1,545).
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.