The Tyneside Funeral at a glance

  • A choice of cremation or burial with an optional service (for an additional fee) at the place of committal at a mutually agreed time and date
  • A suitable option if you have some flexibility when it comes to the date, time and selecting additional services
  • Your loved one will be brought into our care by our highly-trained and professional team, using specialist vehicles and equipment
  • Personal, face-to-face guidance at every stage of the arrangement process
  • A complimentary online Funeral Notice, informing friends and family of the service and commemorating the life of your loved one
  • Price includes a basic coffin, with lining and fittings
  • We will liaise with all the necessary third parties on your behalf

Some important things to consider

  • The procession begins at our funeral home and travels directly to the place of committal
  • There is no option for an alternative service venue
  • Your choices for the date and time of the funeral may be limited
  • Personalisation is also limited compared to The Attended Funeral

Check your nearest Funeral Directors for pricing

Whitley Bay beach and lighthouse near Benton

Benton

53-55 Station Road, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE12 8AQ

Angel of the North near Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle

St Marks House, Shields Road, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE6 2UD

A black and red boat at Dukes Moor near W. S. Harrison in Gosforth

Gosforth

155-159 Salters Road, Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE3 4HJ

Spanish City Near Whitley Bay Beach

Whitley Bay

17 Claremont Crescent, Whitley Bay, NE26 3HL

Theatre Royal near W. S. Harrison Westerhope Village

Westerhope

417 Stamfordham Road, Westerhope, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE5 5HB

Pele Tower near W. S. Harrison Ponteland

Ponteland

32 Merton Way, Ponteland, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE20 9PX

Service details

Find out more about The Tyneside Funeral and what it entails:

While The Tyneside Funeral is limited in terms of personalisation, there are some alternative choices and additional extras that you might like to choose from.

Here, you will be able to find more information on the coffins, urns and other additional services that we can arrange for the funeral.

Our alternative choice of funerals

If you are uncertain of whether the Tyneside Funeral is right for your loved one, you can find out more about our other options below:

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 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.

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.

Essential third party costs

Additional costs need to be paid to various third parties in order for The Tyneside Funeral at W. S. Harrison to take place. Find out what these are and why they are necessary:

There are certain third party costs that you may need to pay for your loved one’s funeral to go ahead. These can include crematoria costs and fees for a minister or celebrant.

If you need to pay any of these costs, your funeral arranger will liaise with the necessary third parties and make any required external payments on your behalf. We will also manage and distribute all associated paperwork and documentation.

Example Third Party Costs

Crematorium Cost
£940
Celebrant or Minister Fee
£228
Total essential third party costs
£1168

Optional costs

Optional extras can be added to further personalise your loved one's funeral. Find out more about these below:

There are certain third party costs that you may need to pay for your loved one’s funeral to go ahead. These can include crematoria costs and fees for a minister or celebrant.

If you need to pay any of these costs, your funeral arranger will liaise with the necessary third parties and make any required external payments on your behalf. We will also manage and distribute all associated paperwork and documentation.

Example of Optional Funeral Costs

*Data based on UK averages in the SunLife Cost of Dying report 2025

Memorial
£1038
Catering
£527
Flowers
£222
Venue hire
£351
Death notice
£81
Order sheets/service cards
£123
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West Midlands, B73 6AP

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