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Funeral directors in South Tyneside

There are 17 funeral directors in South Tyneside, including 5 Co-op, co-operative or Dignity branches. The nearest crematorium is South Shields Crematorium, about 0.5 miles from the centre of the area. Deaths here are registered with South Tyneside register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

All funeral directors in South Tyneside

Sorted by distance from the centre of South Tyneside. We never rank by payment. Data checked September 2026.

Crematoria near South Tyneside

Cemeteries in South Tyneside

When someone dies in South Tyneside

  1. Get the death confirmed — call the GP, hospice or NHS 111 if it was expected, or 999 if it was sudden.
  2. Register the death within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. How to register · South Tyneside Council bereavement services.
  3. Compare two or three funeral directors above and ask for their standardised price lists.

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Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in South Tyneside?
We list 17 funeral directors in South Tyneside.
Which crematorium is nearest to South Tyneside?
South Shields Crematorium (0.5 miles) and Sunderland Crematorium (5.0 miles).
How much does a funeral cost in South Tyneside?
Compare funeral directors’ standardised price lists. National averages (SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026): direct cremation £1,628, simple funeral £3,828.

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