Funeral Directors in Whickham
Compassionate, personal funeral care for families in Whickham, from an independent, family-run funeral director in nearby Washington.
Here for Whickham families, day and night
Whickham keeps the feel of a village, set on the hill above the Tyne and the Derwent with Swalwell, Dunston and Sunniside nearby. We help families in Whickham plan services at local churches, at the crematorium or at a venue that meant something to the person they have lost.
Deborah Mitchell Independent Funeral Services is led by Deborah Mitchell and is independent and family run, so you deal with the same small team from your first call to the day of the funeral. We are roughly 8 miles from Whickham, at 41 Station Road in Washington (NE38 8LY). A funeral director is available 24 hours a day on 0191 722 1263.
- Independent and family run, not part of a national chain
- Clear prices, with our Standardised Price List published in full
- Traditional funerals, private family services and direct cremation
- Help with every detail, from flowers and music to the order of service
Funeral services for Whickham
Every family is different. These are the services families in Whickham most often ask us about, each one arranged around your wishes.
Traditional Funeral
A formal funeral with the option for readings, music and ceremony, at a church, crematorium or venue of your choice.
Read morePrivate Family Service
An intimate farewell for close family and friends in a calm, personal setting.
Read moreDirect Cremation
A simple, respectful cremation without a service or gathering, leaving you free to remember them in your own way.
Read moreHorse Drawn Hearse
A dignified and traditional way to accompany your loved one on their final journey.
Read moreCrematoria and cemeteries near Whickham
The nearest crematoria to Whickham are Saltwell Crematorium in Gateshead and Mountsett Crematorium near Dipton. We can arrange a cremation or burial wherever you choose, including local churches and cemeteries, woodland burial grounds and other venues that meant something to the person you are remembering.
Crematorium and cemetery fees are set by the council or operator and are separate from our own charges. You can see current local fees in our Local Crematoria Fees guide, and we will go through every cost with you before anything is confirmed.
Thinking ahead? Our Funeral Wishes service lets you set out your own preferences so that your family know exactly what you would like.
Questions from Whickham families
Do you arrange funerals in Whickham?
Yes. We are an independent funeral director based in Washington and we care for families in Whickham and the surrounding area. We are roughly 8 miles from Whickham, at 41 Station Road in Washington (NE38 8LY).
Which crematorium is nearest to Whickham?
The nearest crematoria are Saltwell Crematorium in Gateshead and Mountsett Crematorium near Dipton. The choice is always yours: we can arrange a service at any crematorium, cemetery, church or other venue you prefer.
How much does a funeral cost in Whickham?
Our direct cremation is from £1,475, a private family service from £2,150 and a traditional funeral from £2,950. Our Standardised Price List sets out exactly what is included, and we will always give you a written estimate before you decide.
What should I do when someone dies?
Call us on 0191 722 1263 at any time. A funeral director is available 24 hours a day, and we will explain gently what happens next, whether the death was at home, in hospital or in a care home.
Here when you need us
Speak to Deborah and the team at any time. We will listen, answer your questions and guide you through what happens next.