Funeral Costs in Newcastle upon Tyne
Funeral Cost Index compares 72 funeral directors in and around Newcastle upon Tyne, with 50 published CMA Standardised Price Lists. The median direct cremation costs £1,545 (range £828–£2,907); the median attended funeral director's charges run £2,595. Figures come from each provider's own published price list; third-party costs such as crematorium, burial plot, minister or celebrant fees may vary.
Local pricing intelligence
- Median direct cremation
- £1,545
- Direct cremation range
- £828 to £2,907
- Median attended funeral
- £2,595
- Attended funeral range
- £1,202 to £3,600
- Funeral directors compared
- 72
- Last verified
- 7 May 2026
FD charges only
50 with prices
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Attended funeral figures normally show funeral director charges only and may exclude crematorium, burial, minister, celebrant or doctors’ fees.
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Source
Local figures are calculated from captured CMA Standardised Price Lists from funeral directors in the area. Medians and ranges are labelled separately from estimates and third-party fees.
Freshness
Last data check: 7 May 2026. Based on 50 captured price lists from 72 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
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Quick answer
The median direct cremation in Newcastle upon Tyne costs £1,545. The median attended funeral is £2,595 (funeral director’s charges only). Based on 50 published price lists from 72 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles.
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Price range across 50 Newcastle upon Tyne providers
- Direct cremation · n=45
- £1,545median
- Attended funeral (FD only) · n=50
- £2,595median
Typical £1,240–£1,650 (middle 50%)
Full range £828–£2,907
Typical £1,910–£3,265 (middle 50%)
Full range £1,202–£3,600
Total cost of an attended cremation in Newcastle upon Tyne
The funeral director’s charge plus the third-party crematorium fee — the disbursement that Standardised Price Lists exclude.
- Median funeral director charge (attended)
- £2,595
- Crematorium fee — Saltwell Crematorium (2.7 mi)
- + £1,036
- Estimated total (excl. doctors’/celebrant fees)
- £3,631
Crematorium fee captured May 2026 from the operator’s published price list. The crematorium nearest Newcastle upon Tyne is used as a local reference; cremation fees vary by operator. Doctors’ and minister or celebrant fees (typically £100–£300) are additional.
Newcastle upon Tyne vs UK
Median funeral director charges, like-for-like.
| Service | Newcastle upon Tyne median | UK median | Newcastle upon Tyne vs UK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation | £1,545 | £1,545 | in line with UK average |
| Attended funeral (FD only) | £2,595 | £2,890 | 10% below UK average |
Direct cremation range in Newcastle upon Tyne: £828 to £2,907.
Published direct cremation prices in Newcastle upon Tyne
Five captured provider prices within 8 miles of Newcastle upon Tyne, ordered by published direct cremation price.
- 1.T Moore & Family Funeral Directors£828
- 2.Ayton Funeral Service£975
- 3.Cramlington Family Funerals Ltd£995
- 4.Tynedale Family Funeral Directors Ltd - Hebburn£1,218
- 5.Tynedale Family Funeral Directors Ltd - Jarrow£1,218
Always confirm the price directly with the funeral director and read the full Standardised Price List before deciding.
Market structure in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Funeral directors indexed
- 72
- Independent vs chain
- 50 / 22
- Published-price coverage
- 69%
Within 8 miles
independents / chain branches
50 of 72 have a CMA SPL captured
Funeral directors near Newcastle upon Tyne
Thornhill Funeral Services
7 Mistletoe Road, NEWCASTLE_UPON_TYNE, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE2 2DX
Independent / unclassified
<1 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.
1.2 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.
1.2 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.
John Hindmarsh and Son
261 Shields Road, NEWCASTLE_UPON_TYNE, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE6 1DQ
Independent / unclassified
1.7 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.
1.7 mi
verified 1 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
Mark Wait Funeral Services Ltd
19 Arlington Avenue Montagu, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear · NE3 4TS
Independent
1.8 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.
W Lauderdale & Son Funeral Services
147 Ravensworth Road, GATESHEAD, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE11 9AE
Independent / unclassified
1.8 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,800
- Attended (FD only)
- £2,895
- Professional fee
- £1,400
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Walker and Morrell Funeral Directors
10 Richmond Court, GATESHEAD, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE8 4AS
Funeral Partners
1.8 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.
W S Harrison & Son inc John Bardgett & Sons
155-159 Salters Road, NEWCASTLE_UPON_TYNE, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE3 4HJ
Independent / unclassified
1.9 mi
verified 7 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.
Newcastle Family Funeral Directors (Kenton)
1 Kenton Lane Kenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear · NE3 3BQ
Independent
2.0 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,350
- Professional fee
- £660
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
2.0 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.
Mark Wait Funeral Services Ltd - Gosforth
Tenerife Buildings Station Road Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear · NE3 1QD
Independent
2.1 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.
Watsons Funeral Directors
282 - 284 Old Durham Road, GATESHEAD, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE8 4BP
Independent / unclassified
2.1 mi
verified 5 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.
2.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
2.2 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.
Richard Bird Funeral Services
57 Great North Road Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear · NE3 2DQ
Independent
2.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- £1,650
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,310
- Professional fee
- £660
Source price list captured from the funeral director's published CMA Standardised Price List.
Newcastle Family Funeral Directors
Park House 71-73 Great North Road Gosforth, Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside · NE3 2DQ
Independent
2.5 mi
verified 5 May 2026
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- £1,350
- Professional fee
- £660
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.
Regent Funeral Services
Saltwell Road South, GATESHEAD, TYNE_AND_WEAR · NE9 6DT
Independent / unclassified
3.1 mi
verified not yet verified
- Direct cremation
- —
- Attended (FD only)
- —
- Professional fee
- —
3.3 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.
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Useful funeral cost guides
What goes into a funeral cost in Newcastle upon Tyne?
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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median attended funeral charge from funeral directors in Newcastle upon Tyne is £2,595 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 Newcastle upon Tyne?
The median direct cremation in Newcastle upon Tyne is £1,545 (all-in, including the cremation fee). Prices range from £828 to £2,907.
Can I filter funeral director prices by cost in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Yes. Funeral Cost Index lets you compare published direct cremation and attended funeral prices in Newcastle upon Tyne. Cost is one filter, not a recommendation or quality ranking. Always check the source CMA Standardised Price List directly with the provider.
Is Newcastle upon Tyne more expensive than the UK average?
Newcastle upon Tyne’s median direct cremation (£1,545) is in line with 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.