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Funeral directors in Sunderland

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

There are 13 funeral directors based in Sunderland, and 73 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Sunderland Crematorium, 1.6 miles away. Deaths in Sunderland are registered with Sunderland register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Sunderland

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

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Crematoria near Sunderland

Cemeteries in and near Sunderland

Natural & woodland burial near Sunderland

Faith & cultural funerals in Sunderland

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

Places of worship near Sunderland — 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 · 11.9 miles — West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE4 9QB

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (4 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (6 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (2 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 (4 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Sunderland: find a church in Sunderland for a funeral service · prayer times in Sunderland for janazah

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

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

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 Sunderland?
We list 13 funeral directors based in Sunderland, 21 funeral directors within 5 miles and 73 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Sunderland?
The nearest crematorium to Sunderland is Sunderland Crematorium, about 1.6 miles from the city centre. South Shields Crematorium (4.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Sunderland?
Contact Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Sunderland is £3,055 (funeral director’s charges only) at Peter Dodd Funerals. 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 Sunderland are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Sunderland?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Sunderland, sikh funerals in Sunderland, jewish funerals in Sunderland, catholic funerals in Sunderland, orthodox christian funerals in Sunderland, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Sunderland?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Sunderland 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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