Funeral Costs in Gateshead 2026

Independent, transparent pricing from 6 funeral directors in Gateshead, NORTH EAST. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.

6 Funeral Directors
£2,299 Avg Cremation
£1,455 Avg Burial

Gateshead Funeral Market Insights

🏢 Market Structure

Limited options

2 independent funeral directors
4 chain branches (67%)

Largest provider: The Co-operative Funeralcare (4 branches)

💰 Price Competition

Wide pricing gap

Price range: £1,700 - £2,895

A £1,195 price spread (70.3% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers

Excellent coverage: 6 of 6 local funeral directors verified (100%)

Average Funeral Costs in Gateshead

Attended Cremation

£2,299

Range: £1,700 - £2,895

Based on 6 funeral directors

Unattended Cremation

£1,513

Range: £1,445 - £1,800

Based on 6 funeral directors

Attended Burial

£1,455

Range: £1,150 - £1,800

Based on 6 funeral directors

Note: Prices shown are for the funeral director's professional services only. Additional costs such as crematorium/burial fees (typically £800-£1,000) and flowers are not included.

Funeral Directors in Gateshead

Funeral Director Location Attended Cremation Unattended Cremation Attended Burial
Bush Funeral Services Gateshead £1,700 £1,500 £1,150
Co-op Funeralcare, Birtley (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Birtley £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Blaydon (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Blaydon £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Gateshead (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Gateshead £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
Co-op Funeralcare, Rowlands Gill (The Co-operative Funeralcare) Rowlands Gill £2,300 £1,445 £1,445
W. Lauderdale & Son Funeral Services Gateshead £2,895 £1,800 £1,800

All prices are published by funeral directors in compliance with CMA regulations. Last updated: February 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average cost of a funeral in Gateshead?

Based on our analysis of 6 funeral directors in Gateshead, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,299. This is the funeral director professional fee only and does not include crematorium fees, burial fees, doctor's fees, or celebrant fees, which typically add £1,000-£3,000 to the total cost.

What's included in the funeral director fees shown for Gateshead?

The prices shown are for funeral director professional services only. This typically includes: collection of the deceased, care of the deceased, provision of coffin, funeral arrangements meeting, hearse and bearers for the funeral service, and coordination with third parties. These are the fees charged by the funeral director for their services.

What costs are NOT included in the Gateshead funeral prices?

The prices shown do NOT include third-party costs (disbursements): Crematorium fee (typically £800-£1,000), Burial plot and interment fees (typically £1,500-£3,000), Doctor's fees for cremation certificates (£164), Celebrant or religious minister fees (£150-£300), Flowers, catering, memorial stones, newspaper notices, or additional vehicles.

What is the price range for funerals in Gateshead?

For attended cremation funerals in Gateshead, funeral director fees range from £1,700 (lowest) to £2,895 (highest) based on our analysis of 6 funeral directors. The wide range reflects differences in service levels, coffin quality, and included extras. Always request a detailed price breakdown to understand what each funeral director includes.

How many funeral directors are there in Gateshead?

Our database includes 6 funeral directors serving Gateshead with approved, CMA-regulated pricing. This gives bereaved families meaningful choice and the ability to compare costs and services. We only include funeral directors with published Standardised Price Lists to ensure transparency.

How do I choose a funeral director in Gateshead?

When choosing a funeral director in Gateshead, consider: (1) Price transparency - do they have a clear Standardised Price List? (2) Service reviews from previous families. (3) Location and availability. (4) Personal rapport - you should feel comfortable with them. (5) Professional accreditation (NAFD, SAIF, or independent). Always meet with them before committing and request a detailed written estimate.

What are CMA Standardised Price Lists?

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requires all funeral directors to publish Standardised Price Lists showing their prices for common funeral services. This allows families to compare costs easily across different funeral directors. All prices on this page are sourced from these CMA-regulated price lists for funeral directors in Gateshead.

How often are Gateshead funeral prices updated?

We update our funeral pricing data for Gateshead regularly from CMA Standardised Price Lists published by funeral directors. Prices shown are current as of February 2026. Funeral directors can update their prices at any time, so we recommend always requesting a written quotation before proceeding with arrangements.

Cemeteries & Crematoria in Gateshead

These are the cemetery and crematorium fees in addition to funeral director costs. Total funeral cost = Funeral Director + Facility Fee.

Birtley Crematorium

Cemetery & Crematorium

Windsor Road, Birtley , Gateshead, DH3 1PQ

Burial: £1,064
Cremation (Attended): £830
Cremation (Unattended): £524

Blaydon Cemetery

Cemetery

Blaydon, Gateshead, NE21 5AS

Burial: £1,023

Garden House Cemetery

Cemetery

Swalwell, Gateshead, NE16 4NJ

Burial: £1,023

Gateshead East Cemetery

Cemetery

Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 3HH

Burial: £1,023

Greenside Cemetery

Cemetery

Greenside, Gateshead, NE40 4AA

Burial: £1,023

Heworth Burn Cemetery

Cemetery

Heworth, Gateshead, NE10 0PE

Burial: £1,023

Heworth Cemetery

Cemetery

Heworth, Gateshead, NE10 0NT

Burial: £1,023

Hookergate Cemetery

Cemetery

Hookergate, Gateshead, NE39 2AA

Burial: £1,023

Ryton Cemetery

Cemetery

Ryton, Gateshead, NE40 3JQ

Burial: £1,023

Saltwell

Crematorium

Saltwell Road, Low Fell, Gateshead

Cremation (Attended): £798
Cremation (Unattended): £504

💡 Understanding Total Funeral Costs

The total cost of a funeral includes both the funeral director's fee (shown above) and the cemetery or crematorium fee. For example, if a funeral director charges £2,500 and a crematorium charges £850, the total cost would be £3,350.

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