Hundreds of veterans and members of the public maintained social distance guidelines while attending one event at the city’s Burdon Road war memorial.
Another ceremony at nearby Seaham, close to the iconic Tommy statue, attracted similar numbers.
Here is our gallery of pictures from both services as well as some poignant pictures from elsewhere across the region.
13. Poignant tune
Echo reader Barry Barraclough sent us this picture of a piper at Sunderland's Remembrance Day service. Photo: Barry Barraclough
14. Patriotic collar
Regular Sunderland Echo contributor Ian Maggiore sent us this picture of one of the onlookers at Sunderland's Remembrance Sunday service. Photo: Ian Maggiore
15. Saying it in the sand
Ian Maggiore also sent us this poignant tribute from Roker Beach. Photo: Ian Maggiore
16. Colourful backdrop
The Durham Light Infantry statue in the Market Square, in the centre of Durham City, which is dedicated "in memory of those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom". Photo: North News and Pictures