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Funeral directors in Newcastle upon Tyne

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Newcastle upon Tyne (An Caisteal Nuadh), Tyne and Wear, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 9 funeral directors based in Newcastle upon Tyne, and 97 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Saltwell Crematorium, 2.4 miles away. Deaths in Newcastle upon Tyne are registered with Newcastle upon Tyne register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Newcastle upon Tyne

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

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Crematoria near Newcastle upon Tyne

Cemeteries in and near Newcastle upon Tyne

Natural & woodland burial near Newcastle upon Tyne

Faith & cultural funerals in Newcastle upon Tyne

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

Places of worship near Newcastle upon Tyne — 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 · 1.7 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 (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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When someone dies in Newcastle upon Tyne: 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 Newcastle upon Tyne register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book.
  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 Newcastle upon Tyne

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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
We list 9 funeral directors based in Newcastle upon Tyne, 36 funeral directors within 5 miles and 97 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Newcastle upon Tyne?
The nearest crematorium to Newcastle upon Tyne is Saltwell Crematorium, about 2.4 miles from the city centre. West Road Crematorium (2.6 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Contact Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
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 Newcastle upon Tyne are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Newcastle upon Tyne, sikh funerals in Newcastle upon Tyne, jewish funerals in Newcastle upon Tyne, buddhist funerals in Newcastle upon Tyne, catholic funerals in Newcastle upon Tyne, orthodox christian funerals in Newcastle upon Tyne, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Newcastle upon Tyne 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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