Find a funeral director in Tynemouth

Find funeral directors in Tynemouth

Find funeral directors in Tynemouth to plan a celebration of life. Using our directory, you can quickly compare prices and services from a selection of Tynemouth funeral homes. You’ll also see options in Whitley Bay and South Shields, including well-known names like Co-op and Dignity.

Plan a funeral in Tynemouth

Tynemouth has options for both traditional and non-traditional funerals. This includes several places of worship, 2 crematoriums and a cemetery – though 3 more cemeteries are close by. Of these, Earlsdon Cemetery and Whitley Bay Cemetery have dedicated areas for natural burial. And did you know you can have a burial at sea from Tynemouth? It’s one of only 3 locations in England and Northern Ireland where it’s allowed without special permission. Bear in mind that you’ll still need to apply for a licence from the government, though.

Find a crematorium in Tynemouth

There‘s 2 crematoriums in Tynemouth:

• Tynemouth Crematorium (council-run) - found at Preston Cemetery.
• Whitley Bay Crematorium (council-run) - found on the grounds of Whitley Bay Cemetery, close to the north side of the beach.

Both venues are managed by North Tyneside Council.

Find a Tynemouth cemetery or burial ground

There are 4 cemeteries in Tynemouth and nearby. The cemeteries are:

• Church Bank Cemetery, Wallsend (council-run)
• Earsdon Cemetery, Whitley Bay (council-run)
• Preston Cemetery (council-run) - the main Tynemouth cemetery
• Whitley Bay Cemetery (council-run)

These cemeteries are run by North Tyneside Council. In total, the council manages 7 cemeteries in the North Tyneside area. Some of them have sections set aside for Islamic, Jewish, Church of England and Roman Catholic burials, as well as for baby burials. Check with the council for further details.

Find a funeral wake venue in Tynemouth

Often, people choose to hire a hotel, restaurant or social club for a funeral wake. If you’d like to go down this route, you can view funeral wake venues in Tynemouth to get some ideas. Are you looking to save money? You could always have an intimate gathering at your own home or in an outdoor area like a park. Just make sure you ask permission if you want to use a public space or private land.