Richard Thoms & Son Family Funeral Directors

Richard Thoms & Son Family Funeral Directors Richard Thoms and Son Family Funeral Directors Available 24hrs,every day of the year.

Richard Thoms & Son Family Funeral Directors with over 30 years experience as a former funeral director at the coop funeral care

Serving the community with care and compassion
24 hour help and advise
All area's covered Helping to keep funeral costs down

Richard Thoms & Son Family Funeral Directors,one of Sunderlands highly respected Funeral Directors. Tel :0191-9087975
We,re here 24hrs a day,7days a week with a reputation for empathy and gentle guidance when you most need it. Within the community of Sunderland people know about us through friends and neighbours who have chosen us to help and guide them through difficult times. They know us as a company that can make everything much easier in there time of grief. Richard the Funeral Director who continues to direct the Thoms Family Funeral Directors is one of the leading figures in the industry. Richard is driven by desire to provide empathy, guidance and of all upmost respect and professionalism to suit every family's needs and budget. We can provide a wide range of services to suit each personal taste and budget, from simple and elegant to elaborate and unique. It is the company's privilege to provide your family with personal and meaningful Funeral arrangements to enable you to pay tribute to your loved one. Our staff will support and guide you in creating an exceptional service,allowing Family and friends to come together to support each other and to celebrate a life that has been lived. Why choose Richard Thoms & Son Family Funeral Directors
Care and Compassion
Trusted by the Community
Personal Care and Attention
Devoted to Families not Profits
Personal Pride
Family Owned and Run
Extreme length of Knowledge
Affordability

Its with greatest sadness we announce the passing of Francis Wood ( Franky ) - Hendon Peacefully at Sunderland Royal Hos...
16/03/2026

Its with greatest sadness we announce the passing of Francis Wood ( Franky ) - Hendon

Peacefully at Sunderland Royal Hospital on March 6th 2026 aged 50 years

Dearly loved Son of Jennifer
Father to Ryan and Bailey
Brother and Brother-in-law of Sharon, Liam, Trev, and Steph
Uncle to Nathan, Danielle, Maddison and Sophie
Also a dear Friend to many

Friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Wednesday March 25th at 2.00pm

Flowers are welcome and can be sent to
Richard Thoms & Son Family Funeral Directors, 84 Castleview, Castletown SR5-3AL Tel: 0191-9087975

No wake arranged but anyone welcome to join the family and raise a glass afterwards at the Chesters Pub, Chester Road

Thank you so much really appreciate the thank you cards and beautiful words
04/03/2026

Thank you so much really appreciate the thank you cards and beautiful words

Thank you so much really appreciate the thank yous and feed back
20/02/2026

Thank you so much really appreciate the thank yous and feed back

Thank you so much really appreciate the thank you cards, gifts and beautiful words
20/02/2026

Thank you so much really appreciate the thank you cards, gifts and beautiful words

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Hilda May Applegarth - Dovecote Meadows ( formerly Castletown ) Peac...
04/02/2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Hilda May Applegarth - Dovecote Meadows ( formerly Castletown )

Peacefully in hospital on January 22nd 2026 aged 93years Hilda ( Nee Lawson )

Beloved Wife of the late Raymond( Ray )
Loving Mam to Jean, Ian, Tony, Brian, Sheila, Michael and Mark
A very dear Mother-In-Law and Devoted Nana and Great Nana
Also a much loved Sister, Sister-in-law and Aunt

Friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Wednesday February 18th at 12.30pm

There will be a celebration of Hilda's life afterwards at the Wavendon, Chester Road where all are welcome

By request family flowers only please donations in lieu if so desired to the Breast Cancer Research UK for which a donation box will be provided at the crematorium

All enquiries to Richard Thoms & Son Family Funeral Directors Castleview, Castletown SR5-3AL Tel: 0191-9087975

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It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Vivienne Rice Nee Bell ( 12/07/55 - 23/01/26 ) Castletown Loving Wi...
30/01/2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Vivienne Rice Nee Bell ( 12/07/55 - 23/01/26 ) Castletown

Loving Wife of the Late Michael
Adored Mam to Victoria, Christopher and Dominic
Very dear Mother-In-Law of Paul, Berni and Rosie
Much loved Nana of Ellie, Ben, Jayden, Ruby, Grace, Harlow, Chloe, and Beau
Will be sadly missed by all her Brothers, Sisters and all who knew her

Friends please meet for service at Castletown Methodist Church, Castletown on Friday February 13th at 12.30pm, prior to committal service at Sunderland Crematorium at 1.30pm

All welcome afterwards to share fond memories of Vivienne to the Billy Hardy Complex( Micky Mouse) Castletown

By request family flowers only please donations in lieu if so desired to the MS society for which a donation box will be provided at Church and Sunderland Crematorium

All enquiries to Richard Thoms & Son Family Funeral Directors, Castleview, Castletown SR5-3AL Tel:0191-9087975

Loved and Remembered Always

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Doreen Smith late of Hylton Redhouse Peacefully in Maple Lodge Care ...
09/01/2026

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Doreen Smith late of Hylton Redhouse

Peacefully in Maple Lodge Care Home surrounded by her loving family on December 26th 2025 aged 90years

Dearly beloved Wife of the late Gordon
Loving Mam to Lisa, Lorraine and Shaun
Dearest Mother-In-Law of Paul
Devoted Nana of Kristina, Michaela, Ross, Rebecca, Harry and Great Grandma of Paige, Mia, Ashton and Oliver
Also a much loved Sister, Sister-in-law and Aunt

Friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Monday January 26th at 1.30pm

All welcome afterwards to share fond memories of Doreen to Hepworth and Grandage ( Heppies) social club

By request family flowers only please donations in lieu if so desired to Alzheimer's Society for which a donation box will be provided at the crematorium

All enquiries to Richard Thoms & Son Family Funeral Directors Castleview Castletown SR5-3AL Tel:0191-9087975

Loved and Remembered Always

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Joanne Christie - Ryhope Peacefully in hospital on December...
05/01/2026

It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Joanne Christie - Ryhope

Peacefully in hospital on December 26th 2025 aged 54years Joanne

Much loved Mam to Daryl, Nathan and Caitlyn
Dearly beloved Daughter of Shirley and Malcolm
Dearly loved Sister to Wendy and Lee
Devoted Nana of Baily, Amelia, Laila, Lukas,
Louie, Charlie, Lori, Lola and Farren
A Very Dear Mother-In-Law of Sarah and Callum and Sister-in-law of John
Also a dearest Aunty to Ricky and Great Aunt of Frankie and Dear friend to many

Friends please meet for service at Sunderland Crematorium on Wednesday January 21st at 11.00am

All welcome afterwards share fond memories of Joanne to the Farmers Club, The Village Ryhope

By request family flowers only please donations in lieu if so desired to the PDSA and British Heart Foundation for which a donation box will be provided at the crematorium

All enquiries to Richard Thoms & Son Family Funeral Directors Castleview, Castletown SR5-3AL Tel: 0191-9087975

Loved and Remembered Always

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Sheila - Hylton Castle Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving f...
17/12/2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Sheila - Hylton Castle

Peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on December 13th 2025 aged 89 years Sheila Hunter(Nee Wynn)

Beloved Daughter of the late Isabell and Thomas
Loving Wife of the late James
Dearly loved Mam to James, Keith, Paul, Margaret and the Late Kenneth
A dearest Mother-In-Law and Devoted Nana of
Kenneth, Dawn, Yvonne, Aimee, Sophie, Leonie, Rachale, Rebecca, Cam, Lauren, Kea, Megan, Taylor, Jorja, Kiera, Leah, Billie and Great Nana to many
A much loved Sister of Joan, Mary, Margaret and the Late Kath and Ella
Also a very dear Sister-in-law, Aunt and Dear Friend to many.

Cortege leaving the family home on Wednesday December 24th via St Hildas RC Church Southwick for which the cortege will pause at the church for a moment of reflection then onto Sunderland Crematorium for Service at 10.30am

By request family flowers only please donations in lieu if so desired to St Hildas RC Church for which a donation box will be provided at the crematorium

All enquiries to Richard Thoms & Son Family Funeral Directors Castleview, Castletown SR5-3AL Tel: 0191-9087975

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84 Castle View
Sunderland
SR5-3AL

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01919087975

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