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Call us for guidance. We will explain what needs to happen, including confirmation of death and when a collection can be arranged.
If someone has died, one phone call is enough. Our local Sunderland team will explain what happens next and guide you through the first steps. You can also leave the details online and choose when you would like us to contact you.
Simple pricing with the care and guidance you can trust.
A little guidance, one step at a time
You do not need to have everything organised before contacting us. Our Sunderland team can explain the next steps, answer your questions and help you understand when the person can be brought into our care.
Call us for guidance. We will explain what needs to happen, including confirmation of death and when a collection can be arranged.
You can contact us while the hospital and Medical Examiner processes are under way. We can discuss arrangements, but collection must wait until release is authorised.
The staff and our team can coordinate the next steps. We will check what confirmation or permission is needed before bringing the person into our care.
You can still speak with us while enquiries continue. We can explain the funeral arrangements and wait for the Coroner's authorisation before collection.
Available 24 hours a day. For non-urgent details, you can also use the “Let us know online” option near the top of this page.
Tony Clarke is more than a name above our door. It is our reputation. We are independently owned and run here in Sunderland, and the people you speak to are the people responsible for looking after your family.
Funeral care should never feel anonymous or like a production line. When our own names and reputation are attached to the care we provide, getting it right matters personally.
We believe families should understand what they are paying for from the beginning. Our funeral packages and direct cremation services are clearly explained, with straightforward information about what is included.
Rated 5 stars by over 200 families across Google, Facebook and other review platforms.
We have four funeral homes across Sunderland in South Hylton, Millfield, Southwick and Downhill. Choose a branch below to see local information, facilities and directions.
Every family is different. Whether you need help following a death, want to understand the funeral choices available, or are planning ahead, these pages will guide you to the information you need.
Short, practical guides to help you understand what happens next, make informed decisions and find useful local information.
Families may also need help with probate, estate administration, correspondence and other practical legal matters.
Through our associated business, Tony Legal Support, separate paralegal support is available when you need it.
Visit Tony Legal SupportSupport with probate applications, estate paperwork, correspondence and practical administration after a death.
Make or update your Will, including an online option for straightforward estates.
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