Find a funeral director in South Tyneside

Find funeral directors in South Tyneside

Searching for funeral directors in South Tyneside? With our help, you’ll be able to find and compare all the funeral homes in the area. From independent, family-run funeral services to well-known names like Co-op and Dignity, there’s a wide variety of options in our directory. Covering areas like Boldon Colliery, Hebburn, Jarrow and South Shields, find funeral directors wherever you’re based, in our listings.

Planning a funeral in South Tyneside

If you’re planning a funeral in South Tyneside, you have a range of options. For religious funerals, there are 2 mosques, a gurdwara, a Buddhist temple and several churches in the borough. Alternatively, if you’re organising a non-traditional funeral, there are 5 crematoriums to choose from within 10 miles of South Tyneside, as well as an option for a woodland burial.

Why compare funeral directors in South Tyneside?

South Tyneside funerals can differ in cost, as factors like the type of service, when it’s set to take place and the funeral directors you go with can have an impact. That’s why we recommend comparing your options as a first step. This is easy when you use our listings, as you’ll be able to assess the different funeral directors in South Tyneside in one handy place – allowing you to make an informed decision.

Find a South Tyneside crematorium

If you’re planning a cremation, there are 5 crematoriums within 10 miles of South Tyneside:

• South Shields Crematorium – South Tyneside
• Tynemouth Crematorium – North Tyneside
• Sunderland Crematorium
• Saltwell Crematorium – Gateshead
• Birtley Crematorium

Find South Tyneside cemeteries or burial grounds

There’s a wide selection of cemeteries and burial grounds to choose from in South Tyneside, including:

• Boldon Cemetery (council-run)
• Earsdon Cemetery (run by North Tyneside council) – woodland burial section
• Harton Cemetery (council-run) – open to anyone, regardless of religion or where they live, dedicated Jewish and Muslim sections
• Hebburn Cemetery (council-run)
• Jarrow Cemetery (council-run)
• Westcoe Cemetery (council-run)
• Whitburn Cemetery (council-run)

For more information on the South Tyneside council cemeteries we listed, head to the council website.

Find funeral wake venues in South Tyneside

Once you’ve done your research on the funeral directors in South Tyneside, you may be thinking about organising the wake. You may decide to host this from the comfort of your own home or at a local community centre. Alternatively, you could choose one of the various wake venues in the area.