Compassionate local funeral care for families in Downhill and across Sunderland.
Compassionate local funeral care for families in Downhill and across Sunderland.
At Tony Clarke Funeral Directors Downhill in Sunderland, we provide calm, local funeral support from our Keighley Avenue funeral home.
Our Downhill funeral directors can help with funeral arrangements, chapel visits, direct cremation guidance, pre-paid funeral plan information and practical support after a death.
Whether someone has just died, or you are planning ahead, one phone call is enough. We will explain what happens next and guide you step by step.
Our Downhill funeral home has two private Chapels of Rest and an office where we meet families to discuss funeral arrangements. A spacious corridor leads from the office to the chapels, and a toilet is available for visitors.
Visits are by appointment only. Please call 0191 565 6055 before travelling so we can arrange for a member of our team to welcome you.
Our Downhill branch is here for families from Downhill, Town End Farm, Red House, Hylton Castle, Witherwack, Castletown, Marley Pots and nearby Sunderland areas.
Tea and coffee are available during appointments. The entrance is step-free, allowing wheelchair users to enter at ground level.
Visits are by appointment, and telephone support is available 24 hours a day.
From our Tony Clarke Funeral directors Downhill funeral home, families can arrange:
Traditional funeral services with a hearse, limousines and personal touches.
Direct cremation guidance for a simpler, lower-cost option.
Chapel of Rest visits by appointment.
Pre-paid funeral plan information for those planning ahead.
Memorials, ashes options and keepsakes after the funeral.
Support with paperwork and practical next steps when someone has died.
Home visits can also be arranged where this would be easier for the family.
Our Downhill funeral home is available for arranged visits and private appointments. Telephone support is available 24 hours a day on 0191 565 6055.
We are an independent, family-run funeral director supporting families across Downhill, Town End Farm, Red House, Witherwack, Hylton Castle, Castletown, Marley Pots and the wider Sunderland area.
For information about our local Sunderland cemeteries, crematoria, and support you can visit Sunderland City Council Bereavement Services. For grief support, families may also find Cruse Bereavement Support helpful.
Contact Our Downhill Funeral Home
Tony Clarke Funeral Directors Downhill – Downhill Branch
Call us 24/7: 0191 565 6055
Visits are by appointment, so we can make sure someone is available to speak with you privately.
Tony Clarke Funeral Directors also supports families from our other Sunderland locations. Please select a branch below for its address, facilities and local information.
This short video shows the inside of our Tony Clarke Funeral Directors Downhill funeral home, including office and arrangement space, and Chapel of Rest.
We understand that visiting a funeral home can feel difficult, especially if it is your first time. This video helps families see the space before they visit, so they know what to expect.
Visits are by appointment, and our team will always give you time, privacy and clear guidance.