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Funeral directors in Whickham

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

There are 3 funeral directors based in Whickham, and 91 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is West Road Crematorium, 2.5 miles away. Deaths in Whickham are registered with Gateshead register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Whickham

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Whickham

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
John Bardgett Funeral Directors2.3 miles£2,595£1,645
Ayton Funeral Services (price list 2023)3.1 miles£1,635£975
Derwentside Funeral Service3.2 miles£2,615£1,460
W S Harrison Funeral Directors3.7 miles£2,595£1,645
Thornhill Funeral Services4.2 miles£2,080.01£1,750
John Hindmarsh & Sons4.5 miles£3,275£2,907
W S Harrison & Son4.6 miles£2,595£1,645

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Crematoria near Whickham

Cemeteries in and near Whickham

Natural & woodland burial near Whickham

Faith & cultural funerals in Whickham

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

Places of worship near Whickham — 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 · 2.3 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 (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 (4 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Whickham?
We list 3 funeral directors based in Whickham, 35 funeral directors within 5 miles and 91 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Whickham?
The nearest crematorium to Whickham is West Road Crematorium, about 2.5 miles from the town centre. Saltwell Crematorium (2.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Whickham?
Contact Gateshead 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 Whickham?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Whickham is £2,080.01 (funeral director’s charges only) at Thornhill Funeral Services. 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 Gateshead are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Whickham?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Whickham, sikh funerals in Whickham, jewish funerals in Whickham, buddhist funerals in Whickham, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Whickham?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Whickham 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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