Traditional Funeral Package

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, inclusive of a Wood Veneer Coffin.

Funeral Directors Services

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, inclusive of a Wood Veneer Coffin

  • Ceremonial Hearse, one Limousine, Funeral Director and Staff on the day of the funeral

  • Wood Veneer Coffin (Oak or Mahogany) and Embalming included

  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost

  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route

Funeral Price from:

£3,845

Please Note: There is no reduction to the package price for services included but which are either not required or not used. Disbursements and third-party fees not included.

Memorial Masonry

Whether you have chosen burial or cremation, a memorial is a lasting tribute and offers a special place to reflect on memories. We can help you create the perfect memorial for your loved one, with a large selection of styles to choose from.

We are offering 10%* off memorial masonry, additional works, cremation tablets, plaques and vases, inclusive of VAT, when an order is placed at the time of arrangement or within three months of the funeral taking place.

Discount does not apply to any remove and refix costs, permit fees or other associated charges as applicable.

Why choose Daren Persson Funeral Services

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The team at Daren Persson were extremely professional but thoughtful too. They made a challenging time much more bearable. Thank you.…

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Bill was professional and caring at all times. He guided us through what was a very difficult time with empathy and support when required. He kept in touch with us throughout the time mam was…

Joanne Duncan

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DarBill was great at keeping us informed during the process and guided us through the details and service with kindness and compassion.

Julie Scott

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Daren persson is a great funeral directors.bill one of the team came out to see me about my mums funeral. He put me at ease straight away. And when it came to the funeral it…

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Can’t recommend this company enough!! 1st class service.

Jan Russell

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I Can't say enough about the professional service provided by Perssons and Bill in particular who showed such a genuine kindness at what is a very difficult time. 5 stars are not enough to reflect…

William Knott

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Following the death of our mum Olive in February we chose Daren Persson Funeral Services, and i'm so pleased we did. Bill from the first home visit was caring, respectful and professional. He made a…

Claire Shanahan

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Roy and all the staff were very professional but with a warm manner. He kept us in touch with all arrangements.

Sharon Ruocco

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From the moment we met Bill the Funeral Director, we instantly knew that we wanted them to conduct my Dad's funeral. Not only was Bill professional, but he was very supportive and genuinely seemed to…

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Professional Funeral Directors Services

Our professional funeral services cover all essential arrangements, including guidance with legal and administrative tasks, organising the ceremony and committal, and coordination with venues, ministers/celebrants, flowers, order of service, online funeral notices and photo tributes. Certain products and services carry an additional charge. There is no reduction on package prices for services included which are not required or used.

Disbursements (Third Party Fees)

Disbursements are payments made to third parties on your behalf. These include crematorium or cemetery fees, costs for ministers or celebrants and other payments such as venue hire, catering, flowers or orders of service.

All prices shown exclude disbursements.

Other Funeral Options

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Traditional Bespoke Funeral

Fully flexible to create a funeral as unique as your loved one.

From £3,300 Excludes coffin and third party fees

The price depends on the options you choose

  • Home arrangements are available, and viewing is at any time by appointment
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost
  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route

Horse-Drawn Funeral

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, including Horse-Drawn Hearse & Semi-Solid Wood Coffin.

£5,715 Excludes third party fees

Additional services and products can added be for an extra cost

  • Horse-Drawn Hearse with a pair of black horses, and a Ceremonial Motor Hearse (to transport flowers)
  • Two Limousines, Funeral Director and Staff on the day of the funeral
  • Semi-Solid Wood Coffin (Oak or Mahogany)
  • Your choice of the day, date and time of the funeral
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route
A horse drawn hearse outside of the JD Lawson funeral directors building

Traditional Funeral Package

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, inclusive of a Wood Veneer Coffin.

£3,845 Excludes third party fees

  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Includes a Wood Veneer coffin and Embalming
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost

Attended Funeral

A restricted package covering the basic requirements for an attended funeral service

£2,990 Excludes third party fees

Additional products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Funeral to be held Monday to Friday Before 10:30am or after 3pm
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and ceremonial hearse as standard
  • Flowers, Orders of Service, Specialist Vehicles and unique touches can be added

Reflect & Remember

An intimate gathering for up to eight guests in a private room at our chapel of rest

£1,950 Excludes third party fees

Additional products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • 1 Hour private gathering at our funeral home for up to 8 attendees
  • Funeral Director in attendance to share some thoughtful words, if requested
  • Your choice of music to reflect and remember the person who has died, and the choice to have them present in their coffin
  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin

Unattended Direct Cremation/Burial

Simple, dignified, no compromise on quality of care. Cremation or burial with no funeral service or mourners in attendance.

£1,750 Excludes third party fees

Limited products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin
  • Viewing in a private room during office hours
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and non‑ceremonial vehicle

Our Locations

  • North Shields

    Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 4:30pm

    63 Walton Avenue, North Shields, NE29 9BS

  • Wallsend

    Monday - Friday: 8.30am - 2:30pm

    The Old Post Office, Churchill Street, Wallsend, NE28 7SZ

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 0191 296 1199 visit branch or arrange a home visit