Thompson Brothers & Sons Family Funeral Directors
Houghton le Spring · DH4 4QTIndependent
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Published prices
Attended funeral, est. all-in
£2,731 + cremation fee £3,481
£63 below the County Durham average
Direct cremation
£1,890
No service · cremation fee included
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Full cost breakdown & optional extras
| Estimated cost by funeral type | |
| Attended cremation Service with mourners + cremation | £3,481–£3,837 |
| Unattended (direct) cremation No service · fee included | £1,890 |
| Attended burial Service with mourners + burial | £3,006–£4,074 |
| Unattended burial No service · burial | £1,675–£2,743 |
| Burial estimates: May exclude grave plot costs; May exclude memorial removal or replacement fees; May exclude other cemetery fees. | |
| What's included in the attended fee | |
| Legal & administration | £1,000 |
| Collection of the deceased | £120 |
| Care of the deceased | £700 |
| Coffin (Veneered oak) | £550 |
| Viewing / chapel of rest | £1 |
| Hearse / transport | £360 |
| Optional extras (charged if used) | |
| Mileage (per mile) | £1 |
| Transfer / removal | £250 |
| Return of ashes | £140 |
| Embalming | £140 |
| Officiant / minister | POA |
| Out-of-hours collection | POA |
Figures from their CMA Standardised Price List (September 2025 list).
What people say
56 Google reviews · 5.0★ average
A selection from their Google reviews
★★★★★
I first used the funeral services of Craig & Simon around 18 month ago for the passing of my mother and again recently for the passing of my father. I can honestly say they both went above and beyond to ensure my loved ones were cared for with Care, Dignity and Respect, every tiniest detail was fulfilled from bespoke coffins for both my parents to beautiful floral arrangements down to allowing me to walk both parents into the crematorium on their final journey. As a former funeral director myself i was expecting an exceptional service from The Thompson Brothers and they completely excelled on
I first used the funeral services of Craig & Simon around 18 month ago for the passing of my mother and again recently for the passing of my father. I can honestly say they both went above and beyond to ensure my loved ones were cared for with Care, Dignity and Respect, every tiniest detail was fulfilled from bespoke coffins for both my parents to beautiful floral arrangements down to allowing me to walk both parents into the crematorium on their final journey. As a former funeral director myself i was expecting an exceptional service from The Thompson Brothers and they completely excelled on
★★★★★
From the very first contact, to when Craig and Simon came to collect mam from her home we knew we had made the best decision by going with the Thompson Brothers & Sons Family Funeral Directors.Craig was so easy to talk to and the smallest of details didn't go unnoticed they were so heart warming, we knew mam would be well looked after. The care, dignity, compassion plus support was second to none. Craig guided us through every step of the way during this very difficult time, and took alot of the pressure and stress off our shoulders, you made such a difficult time more bearable and always just
From the very first contact, to when Craig and Simon came to collect mam from her home we knew we had made the best decision by going with the Thompson Brothers & Sons Family Funeral Directors.Craig was so easy to talk to and the smallest of details didn't go unnoticed they were so heart warming, we knew mam would be well looked after. The care, dignity, compassion plus support was second to none. Craig guided us through every step of the way during this very difficult time, and took alot of the pressure and stress off our shoulders, you made such a difficult time more bearable and always just
★★★★★
Although I never imagined I would be writing a review like this, I wanted to express a very late but heartfelt thank you to the brothers, especially Simon. From the very beginning, Simon was amazing — supporting us every step of the way and always making us feel that nothing was too much to ask. His professionalism, kindness, and genuine empathy meant so much to our family during the most devastating time of our lives. They handled everything with such care and dignity, making an incredibly difficult time just that little bit easier to bear. We will be forever grateful for the compassion and
Although I never imagined I would be writing a review like this, I wanted to express a very late but heartfelt thank you to the brothers, especially Simon. From the very beginning, Simon was amazing — supporting us every step of the way and always making us feel that nothing was too much to ask. His professionalism, kindness, and genuine empathy meant so much to our family during the most devastating time of our lives. They handled everything with such care and dignity, making an incredibly difficult time just that little bit easier to bear. We will be forever grateful for the compassion and
★★★★★
Family by name, Family by nature!! I was fortunate to cross paths with Craig and Simon many years ago, and went through school with them. Myself in Craigs' year and my sister in Simons' - good lads! Over the years, I had attended funerals and seen Craig in his official capacity, always respectful and polite. Fast forward several years and my sister was diagnosed with terminal cancer, she decided to reach out to Simon and arrange her own funeral. From this point, I saw Craig and Simon completely differently yet exactly the same as I had all those years ago! Nothing was a problem for them a
Family by name, Family by nature!! I was fortunate to cross paths with Craig and Simon many years ago, and went through school with them. Myself in Craigs' year and my sister in Simons' - good lads! Over the years, I had attended funerals and seen Craig in his official capacity, always respectful and polite. Fast forward several years and my sister was diagnosed with terminal cancer, she decided to reach out to Simon and arrange her own funeral. From this point, I saw Craig and Simon completely differently yet exactly the same as I had all those years ago! Nothing was a problem for them a
★★★★★
Having chosen Craig and Simon to conduct our dads funeral, we knew from the start we had made the right decision. They were extremely supportive and very professional, taking the time to listen to us, and embraced everything we wanted for dads funeral. They handled everything with such care and professionalism - all the arrangements, the ceremony and the finishing touches we requested were met. They were there every step of the way, answering our questions and finalising the smallest of details, making sure everything went smoothly on the day. But it wasn't just about the arrangements - th
Having chosen Craig and Simon to conduct our dads funeral, we knew from the start we had made the right decision. They were extremely supportive and very professional, taking the time to listen to us, and embraced everything we wanted for dads funeral. They handled everything with such care and professionalism - all the arrangements, the ceremony and the finishing touches we requested were met. They were there every step of the way, answering our questions and finalising the smallest of details, making sure everything went smoothly on the day. But it wasn't just about the arrangements - th
About Thompson Brothers & Sons Family Funeral Directors
Funerals Sunderland. Our Funeral Services - Traditional, Cremations & Burials. Arrangements - Caskets, Coffins, Urns & Flowers. Pre-Pay Plans.
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