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Telephone support 24 hours a day · Office visits and Chapel of Rest by appointment
Here for families in Downhill
At 55 Keighley Avenue, Sunderland SR5 4BS, our independent local team can help with funeral arrangements, cremation, burial and visits to our Chapels of Rest. You can call us 24 hours a day; visits to the funeral home are by appointment.
We have two private Chapels of Rest and a space for families to discuss arrangements privately. Our team will arrange a suitable time for your visit.
Our Downhill funeral home is on Keighley Avenue, serving Downhill, Town End Farm and nearby Sunderland communities.
Please telephone before travelling so a member of our team can be available to meet you.
0191 565 6055
Office visits and Chapel of Rest appointments are arranged in advance.
We support families in Downhill, Town End Farm, Red House, Witherwack, Hylton Castle, Castletown and Marley Pots, as well as other areas across Sunderland.
Additional help and information
Find information about planning ahead, practical support and our other Sunderland funeral homes.
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.