R S Johnson & Sons Funeral Directors
South Shields
Our South Shields Funeral Directors
Crossgate House, Western Approach, South Shields, NE33 5QU
Lines open 24 hours a day
About our South Shields funeral home
Johnson Family Funeral Directors in South Shields was built in 1969. We set out to provide our local community with chapels of rest, so bereaved families could pay their final respects to loved ones before saying farewell.
We help families by continuing to provide the highest standards of funeral care, service and facilities. Our funeral home is equipped with premium facilities, including our three chapels of rest.
We can organise all kinds of funerals, whichever you feel is most fitting for your loved one. We will work closely with you to make sure that every single detail is just the way you want it to be.
We are dedicated to providing uncompromising levels of service. This means that you can always get in touch with us, whenever you need any help, support or guidance. We will never be more than a phone call away. Putting your family first.
What we offer
- Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
- Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
- Local expertise and knowledge
- Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
- Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
- Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
- Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
- Memorials and tributes
- Prepaid funeral plans
Meet our team
Our team at Johnson Family Funeral Directors act with uncompromising honesty and integrity. Everything we do for our families is to make sure they are helped every step of the way. Many of our team have been with the Johnson Family Funeral Directors for over 25 Years and have a passion for helping families with the upmost compassion and professionalism.
To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 0191 456 0054 today.
Funeral Services with distinction
We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UKs finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.
Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
Our services
With three packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.
If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.
View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.
The Attended Funeral
The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.
- The Attended Funeral£2395
- (includes our Park Coffin)-
- Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1189
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£3584
The Johnson Funeral
The Johnson Funeral allows you to celebrate the life of your loved one, with an Attended Funeral with some restrictions.
- The Johnson Funeral£1795
- (includes our Park Coffin)-
- Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1189
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£2984
The Unattended Funeral
The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.
- The Unattended Funeral£1395
- (includes our Park Coffin)-
- (Includes cost of cremation)-
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£1395
Memorials
Commemorate your loved one's life with a Memorial to keep their memory alive. Choose from a variety of options, from headstones, urns to memorial plaques, vases, benches, statues, jewellery, and more, allowing you to create something special that reflects their life, love, and cherished memories.
Where to find us
Contact
Speak to our team 24 hours a day on 0191 456 0054
Our Address
Crossgate House, Western Approach, South Shields, NE33 5QU
Get DirectionsFuneral home opening times
- Monday0830 - 1700
- Tuesday0830 - 1700
- Wednesday0830 - 1700
- Thursday0830 - 1700
- Friday0830 - 1700
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Directions and parking
We are located close to the town centre with a network of local transport. There is car parking available opposite the branch.
0191 456 0054Supporting you along the way
We understand that there is a lot to think about, so if you do need assistance with your loved one's funeral arrangements, our funeral experts will offer you all the support you need.
What to do when someone dies
It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.
Planning a funeral
Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.
The day of the funeral
This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.
Frequently asked questions
When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.
You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.
Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.
If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.
Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.
From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.
A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.
Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.
Our reviews
Raymond Calder
30th Jan 2024
Professional, courteous, helpful and compassionate. You couldn't ask for anymore during the loss of a family member.
Regards
Ray
Nikki Gallagher
7th Jul 2023
Our family used Johnsons for my late Grandfather, from start to finish every aspect of my Grandfather's funeral was meticulously planned with care, compassion and a great deal of empathy.
These are some of the most difficult moments in anyones lives and you can often feel overwhelmed by the decision making process especially given the countless options we have to choose from, yet Richy (Richard Scott) put us all at ease and made the difficult task of quite a big family coming together to make these decisions, effortless.
The service itself was impeccable, its of great relief to know my Grandfather was cared for and respected throughout and that he got the send-off he so deserved. I couldn't recommend Richy or Johnsons enough.
Thank you so much to all the team, including Claire for making sure my Grumps looked impeccable for his final journey, but especially Richy. You done us proud.
Jo S
4th Feb 2023
During the pandemic Johnson’s handlers funerals very poorly compared to other funeral directors and as you only have one funeral, I cannot forgive them, despite the fact my father didn’t pass away from covid and didn’t have covid they said they wouldn’t embalm him (other funeral directors were embalming at this time it wasn’t a law or a rule/restriction at the time, it was a choice) We were also told we could only have ONE visit during his 2 weeks at the chapel of rest as they would only open the coffin once, they made us sign a disclaimer to say that we accept ‘the body’ would be basically in a very bad way due to not being embalmed and that they wouldn’t dress him because they wouldn’t touch him etc, we were told quite clearly that seeing ‘the body’ would be very unpleasant to see etc they basically tried to talk us out of seeing him and the whole family said they didn’t want to see him (imaging how bad he may look etc) except me and my husband, we went and he looked NO different to someone who had been embalmed! They also HAD dressed him (laid his shift and tie over him but tucked it all in etc) and he looked so beautiful and peaceful there was NO right or reason for this company to behave the way they did during such a difficult time. They stole the time me and my family could and would of had with my dad during his time in their chapel of rest and I will never ever forgive them for this.
Carole Tinmouth
19th Oct 2022
I would like to say the service I received from John and all his work colleagues was impeccable from the care of my mam from the start to the end they really did look after everything, kept me updated with everything and on the day of the funeral it all went along perfectly I would recommend them to anyone at this sad and difficult time they were someone I could rely on
20th Oct 2022
Thank you so much for this lovely review which means all the more at this very challenging time. The team are working very hard to ensure that each family receives outstanding care and I am so glad their dedication has given you the service you needed.
Aaron Pierce
22nd May 2022
From our initial meeting our contact John, helped and advised us through the whole process with advert in the Gazette, wreaths and flowers and arranged for Graeme who would conduct a Celebrant Service to come to our house to gather information about my brothers life.
On the day of the funeral everything went smoothly and John and Graeme were very attentive, we cannot thank them enough.
23rd May 2022
I am glad we were able to provide you with the support and guidance needed. It means a great deal when people take the time to share their experience and to highlight individuals in the team who have made a difference. Our quality of care is something we are proud of and we know what a difference it makes to the families in their time of need.
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