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Johnson Family Funeral Directors

South Shields

About our Whiteleas funeral home

Johnson Family Funeral Directors provide dignified funeral services to the local community in South Shields. We are renowned for the high standards of service that we provide. We promise to work closely with you to carefully plan a meaningful service for your loved one.

Our funeral home in Whiteleas is centrally located and easy to reach from nearby areas including Biddick Hall, West Harton and Cleadon Park. The interior is tastefully decorated and has four chapels of rest for you to spend time with your loved one. Our premium facilities also include a private arranging room and two quiet rooms which can be closed off to provide additional privacy.

We are always on hand to support you. Our kind, dedicated professionals are available by telephone 24 hours a day. Simply give us a call when you need us.

What we offer

  • Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
  • Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
  • Local expertise and knowledge
  • Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
  • Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
  • Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
  • Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
  • Memorials and tributes
  • Prepaid funeral plans

Meet our team

Our team at Johnson Family Funeral Directors act with uncompromising honesty and integrity. Everything we do for our families is to make sure they are helped every step of the way. Many of our team have been with the Johnson Family Funeral Directors for over 25 Years and have a passion for helping families with the upmost compassion and professionalism.

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To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 0191 536 0555 today.

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Funeral Services with distinction

We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UKs finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.

Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.

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Our services

With three packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.

If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.

View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.

A tailored funeral

The Attended Funeral

The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.

  • The Attended Funeral£2395
  • (includes our Park Coffin)£-
  • Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1174
  • Total estimated cost excluding optional extras£3569
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The Unattended Funeral

The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.

  • The Unattended Funeral£1395
  • (includes our Park Coffin)£-
  • (Includes cost of cremation)£-
  • Total estimated cost excluding optional extras£1395
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Memorials

Commemorate your loved one's life with a Memorial to keep their memory alive. Choose from a variety of options, from headstones, urns to memorial plaques, vases, benches, statues, jewellery, and more, allowing you to create something special that reflects their life, love, and cherished memories.

Where to find us

Contact

Speak to our team 24 hours a day on 0191 536 0555

Our Address

Whiteleas Way, South Shields, NE34 8LH

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Funeral home opening times

  • Monday0900 - 1700
  • Tuesday0900 - 1700
  • Wednesday0900 - 1700
  • Thursday0900 - 1700
  • Friday0900 - 1700
  • SaturdayClosed
  • SundayClosed

Directions and parking

We are approximately 300 yards from John Reid Road, near to the district hospital. There is parking for up to eight cars at the funeral home.

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Supporting you along the way

We understand that there is a lot to think about, so if you do need assistance with your loved one's funeral arrangements, our funeral experts will offer you all the support you need.

What to do when someone dies

What to do when someone dies

It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.

Planning a funeral

Planning a funeral

Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.

The day of the funeral

The day of the funeral

This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.

Frequently asked questions

When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.

You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.

Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.

If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.

Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.

Our reviews

5.00
based on 21 reviews
David Lloyd
11th Jul 2024

Johnson's were amazing arranging everything for my Dad's funeral, and helped us In the worst time of our life. Johnsons funeral made things simple and quick for us from start to finish, especially Saqqara who was wonderful to my Mam and myself. I can’t recommend them any higher.

Janet Gloyne
16th Feb 2023

I sadly lost my fiancee in November 2022, it was sudden and I was in shock. He had a Dignity Funeral Plan, and from the moment I contacted Peter Johnson they were all SO lovely and were only too happy to help me with all the questions I had to ask them. Special thanks to Paul, and also Lilly. Lovely service, very caring ❤️

Miss Pauline D.
28th Nov 2022

Richard and the staff at Peter Johnsons could not have been more attentive, caring and compassionate in how they dealt with the planning and execution of the funeral of my mother in law. Their help made the whole process easier to cope with

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Peter Johnson Funeral Directors
29th Nov 2022

Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am pleased to hear that our team were so kind and caring to your family and that the arrangements for your Sister were carried out to your satisfactio

Mrs Vivien M.
3rd Sep 2022

I have nothing but praise for the staff at Peter Johnson funerals in South Shields. Our funeral arranger was professional, yet kind, calm and empathetic. Nothing was too much trouble for her and she took my Mam and myself methodically through the whole process, so nothing was left to chance. The funeral director was also very reassuring and kept things on track on the day. The humanist celebrant who was recommended did a fantastic job in portraying my Dad’s life so that there was humour as well as sadness on the day. Afterwards, the arranger kept in touch about collecting Dad’s ashes, and the after care team followed up with a call to see how we were and how things had gone. I would absolutely recommend Peter Johnson Funerals to anyone.

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Peter Johnson Funeral Directors
5th Sep 2022

Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review. It is incredibly helpful to other families in the same circumstances as yourself. I am pleased that we provided the highest level of care and guidance for you and your family and to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful. Your kind words mean a great deal to the team who always work very hard to deliver great care.

Miss Suzanne R.
23rd Aug 2022

I really wanted to give feedback about Peter Johnson Funeral company to the highest level. We can’t express enough how outstanding they are, what an amazing team & service they provided us. They made our family feel like my father was staying with family before his last trip which gave us such peace at such a difficult time. The teams at both Whiteleas & Imary St - Richard, Tonia, Lilly & Kay to mention a few!!! but wow what a team what a service they looked after the funeral arrangements, our family and dad so well. It may sound crazy but it was pleasure for me to work with this company on my fathers final trip. The professional of the website the different clear instructions, the choices, the experience and advice just outstanding thank you so much to Dignity for having them in your portfolio as a company. I unfortunately had another friends bereavement a few days later and recommended Peter Johnson and they gave the same level of service so I was super happy!! Thanks from the Richardson Family and the late Albert Richardson

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Peter Johnson Funeral Directors
24th Aug 2022

We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback and being open with us about the service we provided. I am pleased we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time. We know how special each person is and aim to convey this in all aspects of our work from the arrangements to the day of the service. Thank you for this positive recommendation, it is greatly appreciated.

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