Jayne Prior Funeral Directors

21/05/2026

RHODA KELSEY
REDHOUSE

Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on May 9th aged 79 years.

A much mam of Toni, Paula, John, Jason, Michael and Mark.

A special mother in law of Paul, Marie, Linda and Bev.

A devoted Nana of Sammy, Natasha, Jade, Bethany, Tiegan, Felix,, Cory, Sol, Kieran, Leoni and Scarlet. Also a cherished great nana.
A dear sister of Kath and Karen and friend of many.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Wednesday June 3rd at 10.30am followed by burial at Bishopwearmouth cemetery at 11am.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to Cancer research UK.

Will be loved and remembered always ###

Any enquiries to Jayne Prior funeral directors 218 Chester road Sunderland. Tel 0191 5009430.

21/05/2026

Sidney (née Taylor)
Ethel Mary
(Ryhope)

Passed peacefully on 7th May, aged 93 years.

Beloved wife of the late Joseph. Devoted mother to Colin and Denise, cherished grandmother to Ross, Elizabeth, Joanne and Ryan, and a dear great-grandmother.

Much loved and sadly missed by all.

Family and friends are invited to attend the service at Sunderland Crematorium on Tuesday 26th May at 9.30am.

Family flowers only, please. Donations, if desired, may be made on the day in aid of The Red Cross.

The family would also like to invite everyone to join them after the service at Ashbrooke Sports Club.

All enquiries to Jayne Prior Funeral Directors, telephone (0191) 500 9430.

15/05/2026

12/05/2026

AUDREY BOWMAKER
RYHOPE

Passed away peacefully on May 1st aged 88 years.

Beloved Wife of the late Eddie.
A much loved Mam of Colin and Alyson.
Special Mother in Law of Ellen and John.
A devoted Nana and Great Gran, also a Dear Friend of many.

Family and friends please meet for service at St Paul’s Church Ryhope on Thursday May 28th at 10.30am followed by Cremation at Sunderland Crematorium at 11.30am.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to St Paul’s Church.

All welcome afterwards for refreshments to the Derwenthurst.

Will be forever in our hearts ###

Any enquiries to Jayne Prior Funeral Directors, 218 Chester Road, Sunderland Tel 0191 5009430

12/05/2026

PATRICIA HENDRY
(BARNES)

Passed away peacefully after a long illness bravely borne at St Benedict’s Hospice on May 1st aged 83years.

Beloved Wife of Alex.
A much loved Mam of Debbie, Alex and Peter.
A loving Nana of Anthony, Nathan,Darren, Alex, Lisa and William, also a dear Friend of many.

Family and friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Tuesday May 26th at 1.30pm.

Family flowers only please, donations if so desired to St Benedict’s Hospice.
A donation box will be available at the Crematorium.

Will be loved and remembered always.

Any enquiries to Jayne Prior Funeral Directors, 218 Chester Road, Sunderland Tel 0191 5009430

12/05/2026

Our friend Richard Wojciechowski has presented Jayne with another of his fantastic diamond art creations. Zooming in, you can see the intricate detail and time that must have gone into his work. Thank you again Richard.

08/05/2026

Being a funeral director is about far more than arranging funerals. It’s about supporting people through some of the hardest moments in life with compassion, care and understanding.

In this video, Jayne shares why she chose to become a funeral director, a role she feels truly passionate about.

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06/05/2026

We were very touched to receive this kind gesture from a family we are supporting for the second time.

Thank you for thinking of us during such a difficult time. Gestures like this mean a lot to our team.

01/05/2026

We are proud members of SAIF, the national association representing independent funeral directors.

With direct cremation becoming more widely known through national advertising campaigns, SAIF has created a thoughtful media campaign to highlight that many families still find comfort in choosing a traditional funeral as a meaningful way to say their final goodbyes.

They have produced this short film, which we are pleased to share with you.

29/04/2026

We aren't just a funeral director. Did you know that we can supply a wide range of headstones and memorials in many styles, designs and materials to suit your wishes and budget and arrange for their installation in cemeteries across the UK.

We can also arrange additional inscriptions, along with repairs, renovation, and professional cleaning of existing headstones and memorials.

Message us today with your address and we will send you a headstone brochure.

26/04/2026

Arranging a cremation can feel unfamiliar, especially during an already difficult time. For many families in Sunderland, the crematorium is where they come together to say goodbye, reflect, and begin the process of remembrance.

This guide explains what to expect at Sunderland Crematorium, helping to provide clarity and reassurance when it matters most.

Arranging a cremation can feel unfamiliar, especially during an already difficult time. For many families in Sunderland, the crematorium is where they come