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Visiting, contact and facilities
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Contact and directions
John Reid Road, South Shields, NE34 9DT
Accessibility and essential facilities
The operator does not currently publish the essential accessibility details we would want a family to rely on. Confirm them directly before travelling.
Crematorium fees
Published fees
These are crematorium charges, not complete funeral prices. The funeral director, coffin, transport and optional extras may be charged separately.
| Service | Fee | What it usually means |
|---|---|---|
| Direct or unattended cremation | £615 | No attended chapel service |
| Direct or unattended cremation | £679 | No attended chapel service |
| Reduced or shorter service | £857 | Usually a shorter or restricted-time service |
| Reduced or shorter service | £921 | Usually a shorter or restricted-time service |
| Standard attended service | £1,051 | The normal attended crematorium service |
| Standard attended service | £1,115 | The normal attended crematorium service |
| Weekend or premium service | £1,499 | A weekend or premium-time fee |
View the operator's fuller published fee wording
Direct cremation — resident £615; Reduced-fee cremation — resident £857; Adult cremation — resident £1,051; Direct cremation — non-resident £679; Reduced-fee cremation — non-resident £921; Adult cremation — non-resident £1,115; Saturday adult cremation £1,499
What might the complete funeral cost?
Price context
How the fee compares
We only call out alternatives when the published difference is large enough to be potentially useful—not merely a few pounds lower.
South Shields Crematorium's standard fee is close to the UK database average and close to the Tyne and Wear average. If price is the main concern, Tynemouth & Whitley Bay Crematoria (North Tyneside) is meaningfully lower by £111; travel, availability and service length still matter.
Direct cremation
Sunderland£488 · save £127Tynemouth & Whitley Bay Crematoria (North Tyneside)£571.90 · save £43.10Standard attended cremation
Tynemouth & Whitley Bay Crematoria (North Tyneside)£940 · save £111Before arranging the service
Questions worth confirming
- Confirm that the quote uses this exact crematorium and the correct service tier.
- Ask whether the stated service time includes entry and exit as well as the time in the chapel.
- Check when the ashes will be available and whether collection or delivery is included.
- Confirm accessible parking or drop-off arrangements if anyone has limited mobility.
The crematorium fee is only one part of the bill. Our free checker explains the other charges in plain English.
Useful answers
Questions about South Shields Crematorium
Is parking available at South Shields Crematorium?
The operator does not clearly publish parking availability. Confirm it directly before travelling.
Is South Shields Crematorium accessible?
The operator does not publish enough verified accessibility detail for us to give a reliable yes-or-no answer. Confirm your family's specific needs directly.
Does South Shields Crematorium offer webcasting?
The operator does not clearly publish whether webcasting is available. Ask before booking if remote attendance matters.
How long is a service at South Shields Crematorium?
Published service information includes Main chapel: 200 seated · 30 standing. Confirm whether the stated time covers entry and exit as well as the time in the chapel.
Who operates South Shields Crematorium?
The recorded operator is South Tyneside Council, with ownership classified as Local Authority.
Evidence and checking
Sources and verification
Price period: Current at 2026-07-14 · Source checked 14 July 2026. Prices and facilities can change, so confirm anything essential before booking.
How we check and present this information
We prioritise official tariffs and operator information, keep price types separate, and label details as not published rather than guessing.
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