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Funeral directors in South Shields

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 9 funeral directors based in South Shields, and 109 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is South Shields Crematorium, 2.6 miles away. Deaths in South Shields are registered with South Tyneside register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near South Shields

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near South Shields

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
R Johnson Funeral Directors0.9 miles£1,868—
Tynedale Family Funeral Directors (price list 2022)1.6 miles£1,660£1,218
R.J. Ryland Funeral Services2.4 miles£2,165£2,201.9
Tynedale Family Funeral Directors (price list 2022)3.8 miles£1,660£1,218
R. S. Scott4.0 miles£2,595£1,645

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Crematoria near South Shields

Cemeteries in and near South Shields

Natural & woodland burial near South Shields

Faith & cultural funerals in South Shields

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

Places of worship near South Shields — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (1 nearby)
  • Hindu Temple · 9.0 miles — West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9QB

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (5 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (6 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (3 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (3 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in South Shields: find a church in South Shields for a funeral service

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in South Shields: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with South Tyneside register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · South Tyneside Council bereavement services.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in South Shields

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in South Shields?
We list 9 funeral directors based in South Shields, 37 funeral directors within 5 miles and 109 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to South Shields?
The nearest crematorium to South Shields is South Shields Crematorium, about 2.6 miles from the town centre. Whitley Bay Cemetery (4.6 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in South Shields?
Contact South Tyneside register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in South Shields?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near South Shields is £1,868 (funeral director’s charges only) at R Johnson Funeral Directors. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in South Tyneside are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in South Shields?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in South Shields, sikh funerals in South Shields, buddhist funerals in South Shields, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in South Shields?
Yes. Most funeral directors near South Shields offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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