"Those We Have Loved Shall Never Truly Fade"
Richard Thoms & Son Funeral Directors , Providing Funeral Services Across Sunderland, Castle Town, Witherwack, Red House, Southwick, Seaburn and Roker. We are a Family Run Funeral Home Taking Care of Your Loved Ones
About Us
Years of experience means Richard Thoms and Son Funeral Directors are an Independent Family Funeral Directors you can trust in a time of need. Proudly serving families of the North East Across Sunderland, Castle Town, Witherwack, Red House, Southwick, Seaburn and Roker. for more than 30 years. We have professional and dedicated staff who are here to offer help, guidance and support at this difficult time.
Experienced Professionals
Family Owned and Run with 30 years in the industry, Richard the Funeral Director who continues to direct the Thoms Family Funeral Directors is one of the leading figures in the industry. Richard is driven by desire to provide empathy, guidance and of all upmost respect and professionalism to suit every family's needs and budget.
Trusted In The Community
Within the community of Sunderland people know about us through friends and neighbours who have chosen us to help and guide them through difficult times.
They know us as a company that can make everything much easier in their time of grief.
Affordability
We can provide a wide range of services to suit each personal taste and budget, from simple and elegant to elaborate and unique.
Personal Care & Attention
It is the company's privilege to provide your family with personal and meaningful funeral arrangements to enable you to pay tribute to your loved one. Our staff will support and guide you in creating an exceptional service, allowing family and friends to come together to support each other and to celebrate a life that has been lived.
First Steps
When Death Occurs - Following the death of a loved one you will have many questions. Here is a simple guide to support you along the way.
Individual- Inform family, friends, doctor, social services and carers.
Monetary- Inform banks, building societies, national insurance, life insurance, pension provider, credit cards and finance agreements,
Property- Inform the mortgage company or landlord. telephone, TV, internet, council tax and DVLA.
Assets- When someone dies leaving a will, the executor of the will becomes responsible for administering the assets of the deceased. The deceased individual, through his will, appoints one or more individuals to serve as executor. A solicitor will deal with the probate
Registration- The registration of the death is the formal record of the death. It's done by the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
What is Required- You will need a death certificate to register the death. Before a death can be formally registered, a doctor will need to issue a medical certificate giving the cause of death. In hospital, this is usually done by a hospital doctor, who will hand the certificate to you in a sealed envelope addressed to the Registrar of Births, Deaths and Marriages.
Documents for Burial/Cremation-
- Medical certificate of the cause of death (signed by a doctor) for registering the death
- Birth certificate
- Marriage/civil partnership certificates
- NHS number/NHS medical card
- Organ donor card
Our Services
There are a number of different types of funerals available. Which one you choose will depend on your beliefs, or those of your loved one and whether you chose a burial or cremation. Cremation is the most popular form of funeral with a service at the crematorium, in a church or other venue prior to the cremation.
We also offer different personalised or less formal than a traditional service. Here at Richard Thoms & son we can support, guide and inspire you to create a send off that is a true celebration of life
Price List
Unattended funeral
Professional fees
Removal and care for the deceased (no viewing)
Veneered wood coffin
Estate car and pall bearers
Restricted times at the crematorium
Cremation fee Sunderland
doctors fee
Unattended Funeral
£1950
Hearse Only direct
Professional fees
Removal and care of the deceased (with a visit to the chapel of rest included)
Veneered oak coffin
Executive Jaguar XJ Hearse
All necessary personnel to conduct the funeral including pallbearers
Care, preparation and hygienic treatment (embalming)
Facebook announcement
Scatter tube for cremated remains family’s choice
Hearse Only Direct
£2425
Hearse & One Limousine
Professional fees
Removal and care for the deceased (with a visit to chapel of rest included)
Veneered oak coffin (Light, mid, Dark oak)
Executive Jaguar XJ Hearse
One executive Jaguar XJ limousine
All necessary personnel to conduct funeral including pallbearers
Care, preparation and hygiene treatment (embalming)
Facebook announcement
Scatter tube for cremated remains family’s choice
Hearse & One Limousines
£2755
Hearse & Two Limousine
Professional fees
Removal and care for the deceased (with a visit to chapel of rest included)
Veneered oak coffin (Light, mid, Dark oak)
Executive Jaguar XJ Hearse
Two executive Jaguar XJ limousine
All necessary personnel to conduct funeral including pallbearers
Care, preparation and hygiene treatment (embalming)
Facebook announcement
Scatter tube for cremated remains family’s choice
Hearse & Two Limousines
£3085
Please Note Prices Above Are Excluding Third Party Fees. Personalised Packages Can be Discussed at The Time of Arrangements
Additional Costs
Hearse Drawn Carriage (Advised at Time)
Deceased to be brought Home (Advised at Time)
Floral Tributes( Advised at Time)
Obituary Notice In Newspaper (Advised at Time)
Order of Service Sheets (Advised at Time)
Choice of Coffin Upgrade
Our Prepaid Funeral Plans
When it comes to planning a funeral, it can be a sensitive topic to navigate – especially if you are a loved one planning a service or ceremony for the deceased. That’s why it may be beneficial to consider the option of a prepaid funeral plan – as you can help to alleviate the emotional and financial burdens from your family and loved ones by planning and paying for a funeral ahead of time.
Prepaid Funeral Plans from Open Prepaid Funerals
We at, Richard Thoms Traditional Funeral Directors have chosen to become an Introducer Appointed Representative of Open Prepaid Funerals, who offer fair, clear and transparent funeral plans. The experienced team at Open will guide you through the process of taking out a prepaid funeral plan and look after the financial aspects of the plan, whilst keeping us on hand to ensure your personal preferences can be met and that we maintain our relationships with the families we serve.
This relationship allows Richard Thoms Traditional Funeral Directors to provide Open with our expertise and guidance on how the funeral is conducted whilst they set up a plan to suit your needs and preferences.
You can jump straight to our page on Open’s website to see the standard plans and prices, simply click here link
About Open Prepaid Funerals
Open Prepaid Funerals Limited was formed in 2003 with the aim of providing a financially secure and ethical method of planning a future funeral by specialising in prepaid funeral plans. We offer a range of prepaid funeral plans, from a low-key unattended cremation to attended services designed to suit a variety of requirements. You can also create almost anything you require in our very detailed and unique bespoke plan.
The cost of your prepaid funeral plan depends entirely on the plan you choose, your personal preference and the level of service that you require. The expert team of Open Advisers will talk you through this on the telephone, online using a webcam, or if required, face to face.
Once set up, your payment is made into The Open Prepaid Funerals Trust Fund, where it is managed by professional fund managers, overseen by a board of trustees and independently audited annually. The trust deed has been created in such a way that its purpose is to offer greater protection to you the plan holder and your family or estate. We here at Richard Thoms Traditional Funeral Directors will have the responsibility for the provision of your funeral on behalf of you through Open Prepaid Funerals.
Why Choose a Prepaid Funeral Plan
By choosing a prepaid funeral plan, this is a simple and practical way to let your loved ones know that everything is taken care of. Some of the main benefits include:
• Reduces financial burden – as the funeral plan will be paid up front or in monthly instalments, this can reduce the financial burden on loved ones when the time comes.
• Can alleviate emotional stress - planning your funeral beforehand helps to alleviate added stress, but also provides a caring solution to decrease emotional stress on your loved ones.
• Funeral Director professional fees are fixed – although funeral plan prices may fluctuate due to inflation, the price of the funeral directors professional services is fixed at the time the plan has been bought – meaning that your plan is safe for years to come.
• Contribution to disbursements – your plan can include a contribution to third party costs, such as; the crematorium cost, a minister or officiant to carry out the service, flowers or obituary notices. Your contribution to disbursements is not guaranteed to be covered and your family or estate may have to make an additional contribution at the time of need. A list of potential disbursements are available in our terms and conditions.
• Individual personalisation – by choosing a prepaid funeral plan, you can decide on the theme of your own funeral yourself and ensure that everything is to your taste and personal preference ahead of the time.
By choosing a local independent funeral director with Open Prepaid Funerals, you can receive a high-quality experience along with the expertise required – allowing you to be safe in the knowledge your funeral is taken care of when the time comes. Simply get in touch with us and we will arrange an appointment with an Open Adviser or you can contact Open directly on 0330 660 0072 to get the process started.
Richard Thoms trading as Richard Thoms Traditional Funeral Directors is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Open Prepaid Funerals Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Firm Reference Number 962403
