Our Services
Guiding you through every step with care, compassion, and respect. Explore our range of services designed to honour each life with dignity and grace.
How we can help you
At DM Funeral Services, we understand that every life is unique, and every farewell should be too. We offer a range of services that can be tailored to reflect the life, legacy, and wishes of your loved ones.
Traditional Funerals
Honouring time-honoured traditions with respect and dignity. An attended service in a local crematorium or church. Let us guide you through every step.
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Private Family Service
Create a personal and intimate farewell for close family and friends in our private memorial suite, with every detail thoughtfully arranged.
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Horse Drawn Hearse
An elegant, traditional way to pay tribute, ensuring a dignified procession and farewell.
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Direct Cremation
A simple, respectful unattended cremation at a local crematorium without a formal ceremony, allowing you to remember in your own way.
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Woodland Burial
An environmentally friendly burial in a beautiful woodland setting with an eco coffin, plus other eco friendly choices.
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Funeral Wishes
Document your wishes to ensure your final farewell reflects your values and choices.
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Funeral Planning
Compassionate guidance and practical support to help you arrange a meaningful farewell in advance.
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Memory Scrapbooks
Handmade, bespoke memory scrapbooks crafted by Memories Maid as a lasting tribute.
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Memorial Jewellery
Bespoke jewellery crafted with ashes or hair by Silver Dove Memorial Jewellery, to keep love close.
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From personalised tributes to comprehensive funeral arrangements, we’re committed to providing compassionate care and unwavering support during life’s most difficult moments.
Proudly offering discounts on our traditional, horse drawn hearse and woodland burial funeral options to veterans, serving military personnel, blue light workers and carers. Thank you for your service. Discounts exclude direct cremations.
Personal touches for any service
Every funeral can be personalised with optional additions. Prices are available on request, and our current price list is shown below.
- Alternative coffin choices
- Additional time slot at the crematorium
- Live stream of service
- USB copy or forever link of the service
- Wood casket, urn or scatter tube for ashes
- Specialised hearse
- Obituary in local newspaper
- Order of service
- Release of doves
- Bagpipe player
- The Last Post bugle call for veterans
- Horse drawn hearse
- Traditional limousines
- Floral tributes (biodegradable available)
- Catering
- Ceremony for scattering of ashes
- BSL / interpreter service
- A2 photograph print
For veterans: Military Standards are available on request. Military coffin drapes available: Unitarian, White Ensign, Red Ensign and RA.
Additional options price list
| Service | Cost |
|---|---|
| Church fees | Varied, prices on request |
| Alternative coffin choices | Varied, prices on request |
| Solid oak ashes casket (single) | £85 |
| Scatter tube for ashes | £25 |
| Urns and ashes caskets | Varied, prices on request |
| Specialised hearse | Prices on request |
| Obituary in local newspaper: Sunderland Echo | £243 |
| Obituary in local newspaper: The Chronicle | £126 |
| Orders of service, 4 page | £1.75 each |
| Orders of service, 6 to 8 pages | £2.00 each |
| A2 photograph print board | £25 |
| Framed, enlarged photograph | £45 |
| Book of condolences | £30 |
| Bagpiper | £150 to £180 |
| Bugler | £75 |
| Floral tributes | Prices on request |
| Ceremony for scattering of ashes | Prices on request |
| BSL / interpreter | Prices on request |
| Additional time slot at crematorium | Prices on request |
| Live stream of service at crematorium | Prices on request |
| USB / DVD copy or forever link of the service | Prices on request |
| Release of doves | Prices on request |
Popular questions
What services do you offer at DM Funeral Services?
We provide a range of funeral services including traditional funerals, private family services, direct cremation, woodland burial and bespoke funeral wishes. Our compassionate team is here to guide you through every step.
How can I plan a funeral in advance?
We offer comprehensive funeral planning services that allow you to document your wishes and arrange a meaningful farewell ahead of time, easing the burden on loved ones.
What is a direct cremation?
A direct cremation is a simple, respectful cremation service without a formal ceremony. It provides a cost-effective option for those wishing for a private and understated farewell.
Can I personalise a funeral service?
Absolutely. We encourage families to share personal touches, such as music, readings, or mementos, to honour their loved ones in a way that feels right.
Do you offer support for families after the funeral?
Yes, we provide resources and guidance to help families cope with loss. Our team is always here to listen and support you through the grieving process.
How do I get started with planning a service?
Simply contact our team to discuss your needs. We’re here to help you plan a service that reflects the life and wishes of your loved one.
Speak to our team
We’re here to guide you through every step, at your own pace. Our Funeral Director is available 24 hours a day.