Funeral Costs in Gateshead
This page compares funeral director prices in and around Gateshead. Prices are taken from published CMA Standardised Price Lists where available. Figures may include direct cremation, attended funeral director charges and selected optional items. Third-party costs such as crematorium, burial plot, minister or celebrant fees may vary.
Local pricing intelligence
- Median direct cremation
- £1,595
- Lowest direct cremation
- £828
- Median attended funeral
- £2,660
- Lowest attended funeral
- £1,310
- Funeral directors compared
- 45
- Last verified
- 5 May 2026
at T Moore & Family Funeral Directors
FD charges only
at Richard Bird Funeral Services
34 with prices
latest local price list
Attended funeral figures normally show funeral director charges only and may exclude crematorium, burial, minister, celebrant or doctors’ fees.
Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Gateshead costs £1,595 (3% above UK average). The median attended funeral is £2,660 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 34 published price lists from 45 indexed funeral directors within 6 miles.
Price range across 34 Gateshead providers
- Direct cremation · n=31
- £1,595median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=33
- £2,660median
Typical £1,240–£1,648 (middle 50%)
Full range £828–£2,907
Lowest at T Moore & Family Funeral Directors
Typical £2,000–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,310–£3,600
Lowest at Richard Bird Funeral Services
Gateshead vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Gateshead median | UK median | Gateshead vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,595 | £1,545 | 3% above UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,660 | £2,893 | 8% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Gateshead: £828 to £2,907.
Cheapest funeral directors in Gateshead for direct cremation
The five funeral directors publishing the lowest direct cremation prices within 6 miles of Gateshead.
- 1.T Moore & Family Funeral Directors£828
- 2.Ayton Funeral Service£975
- 3.Tynedale Family Funeral Directors Ltd - Hebburn£1,218
- 4.Tynedale Family Funeral Directors Ltd - Jarrow£1,218
- 5.Co-op Funeralcare£1,240
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Gateshead
- Funeral directors indexed
- 45
- Independent vs chain
- 28 / 17
- Published-price coverage
- 76%
Within 6 miles
independents / chain branches
34 of 45 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Gateshead
Walker and Morrell Funeral Directors
10 Richmond Court, GATESHEAD, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE8 4AS
Funeral Partners
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,995
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,660
- Professional fee
- £800
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Watsons Funeral Directors
282 - 284 Old Durham Road, GATESHEAD, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE8 4BP
Independent / unclassified
<1 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,907
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,130
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
<1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £975
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,635
- Professional fee
- £830
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
<1 mi
verified 1 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
1.1 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Regent Funeral Services
Saltwell Road South, GATESHEAD, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE9 6DT
Independent / unclassified
1.3 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
W Lauderdale & Son Funeral Services
147 Ravensworth Road, GATESHEAD, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE11 9AE
Independent / unclassified
1.5 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,800
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- £1,400
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
John Hindmarsh and Son
261 Shields Road, NEWCASTLE_UPON_TYNE, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE6 1DQ
Independent / unclassified
2.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £2,907
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,275
- Professional fee
- —
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.4 mi
verified 2 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,595
- Professional fee
- £695
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.4 mi
verified 30 Apr 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,645
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,595
- Professional fee
- £695
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Thornhill Funeral Services
7 Mistletoe Road, NEWCASTLE_UPON_TYNE, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE2 2DX
Independent / unclassified
2.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,750
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,080
- Professional fee
- £995
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Peter Johnson Funerals
1 Hartleyburn Avenue, HEBBURN, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE31 2NJ
Independent / unclassified
3.2 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Martin Rankin Funeral Directors Ltd
7 The Square Front Street Whickham, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear · NE16 4JB
Independent
3.2 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Tynedale Family Funeral Directors Ltd - Hebburn
Victoria House 7 & 9 Prince Consort Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear · NE31 1BE
Independent
3.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,218
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,660
- Professional fee
- £850
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Mark Wait Funeral Services Ltd
19 Arlington Avenue Montagu, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear · NE3 4TS
Independent
3.6 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,595
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,700
- Professional fee
- £824
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
3.7 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,240
- Attended (FD only)
- £3,265
- Professional fee
- £845
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
J M and E Ovington and Son Ltd
28 Ravensworth Road, CHESTER_LE_STREET, COUNTY_DURHAM · DH3 1EJ
Independent / unclassified
3.7 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Showing 20 of 45 providers within 6 miles. Use postcode search for the full list.
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Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Gateshead?
A funeral in the UK has two parts: the funeral director’s charges (their professional fee, the coffin, the hearse, and the care of the deceased), and third-party fees known as disbursements (cremation or burial fees, doctors’ fees, and any clergy or celebrant fees). The prices shown above cover only the funeral director’s charges, drawn from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List.
A direct cremation is an unattended cremation with no service. It is the simplest, lower-cost option offered by every UK funeral director under the CMA Order. An attended funeral includes a service at a crematorium or place of worship.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a funeral cost in Gateshead?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Gateshead is £2,660 for the funeral director’s charges only. Third-party fees like the cremation fee or burial fee are paid separately and typically add £900–£1,200 for a cremation or £2,500–£6,500 for a burial.
How much is a direct cremation in Gateshead?
The median direct cremation in Gateshead is £1,595 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £828 to £2,907.
Which funeral director in Gateshead publishes the lowest price?
T Moore & Family Funeral Directors publishes the lowest direct cremation price in Gateshead at £828. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Gateshead more expensive than the UK average?
Gateshead’s median direct cremation (£1,595) is 3% above UK average (UK median £1,545).
Prices sourced from each provider’s published CMA Standardised Price List, where available. Always verify directly with the funeral director before making decisions.