Alan Duckworth Funeral Directors

About Alan Duckworth Funeral Directors

Alan Duckworth Funeral Directors, formerly A & N Duckworth, has been arranging funerals in Sunderland since 1950 and is now part of Dignity. The branch on Chester Road has a multi-faith chapel of rest where families can spend time with the person who has died, and staff can advise on burial, cremation and direct cremation options.

The team helps with every stage of planning, from the first phone call and registering the death to arranging the service, cars, flowers and notices. Families can choose between a traditional service and simpler arrangements. The office is open 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, and support is available by phone 24 hours a day. Dignity also operates other Sunderland branches, including one on Newcastle Road and Forsters in Southwick.

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