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Funeral directors in North Shields

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

There are 5 funeral directors based in North Shields, and 111 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is South Shields Crematorium, 3.1 miles away. Deaths in North Shields are registered with North Tyneside register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near North Shields

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

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Compare funeral director prices near North 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 Directors0.1 miles£1,868—
R.J. Ryland Funeral Services1.7 miles£2,165£2,201.9
Tynedale Family Funeral Directors (price list 2022)2.3 miles£1,660£1,218
Strettles3.2 miles£1,750—
R. S. Scott3.6 miles£2,595£1,645

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Crematoria near North Shields

Cemeteries in and near North Shields

Natural & woodland burial near North Shields

Faith & cultural funerals in North Shields

Places of worship near North 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 · 8.6 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 (1 nearby)
  • St Columba's · 0.1 miles — 30 Northumberland Square, North Shields, NE30 1PW

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (4 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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When someone dies in North 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 North Tyneside register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · North 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 North 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 North Shields?
We list 5 funeral directors based in North Shields, 37 funeral directors within 5 miles and 111 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to North Shields?
The nearest crematorium to North Shields is South Shields Crematorium, about 3.1 miles from the town centre. Whitley Bay Cemetery (3.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in North Shields?
Contact North 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 North Shields?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near North Shields is £1,750 (funeral director’s charges only) at Strettles. 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 North Tyneside are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in North Shields?
Yes. Most funeral directors near North 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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