Arranging a funeral
What is it like to arrange a funeral with Co-op Funeralcare?
Venus and Rob explain how they make families feel comfortable and cared for when they arrange a funeral with us.
Co-op Funeralcare, Bolton
Crompton Way, Bolton, BL1 8NZ
When you need to arrange a funeral in Bolton, our experienced and caring team will support you through every step. We support families from all around the area, including Astley Bridge, Harwood, Bromley Cross, Tonge and Breightmet.
You take the lead on all the arrangements and we work at your pace to help you arrange a funeral that reflects personal wishes, beliefs and traditions. We’re also well known for arranging Hindu and Nigerian funerals in our area.
Whatever your religion, culture or heritage, we can help you arrange the funeral that feels right. We know nearby places of worship and crematoriums well and have connections with many local celebrants. When you need us, call us or call in at our warm and welcoming funeral home on Crompton Way.
Funeral service venue
Private space to hold a funeral, a memorial service or a celebration of life for up to 50 people. Find out more about about funeral service venues.
Remembrance room / chapel of rest
A calm and peaceful room where you can visit your loved one.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access, accessible arrangement room and toilet.
All funeral directors are legally required to publish price lists for their products and services. This is to help you understand your options and compare prices between different funeral directors, because prices can vary.
You’ll need to pay 50% of the funeral cost within 2 days of making the arrangements and the rest after the funeral has taken place.
How to pay
We accept cash, credit or debit card as well as Apple Pay or Google Pay payments.
If you have an invoice, you can pay for the funeral online.
Help is available
If you need to help to pay for the funeral:
Co-op Legal Services
There’s a lot of work involved in probate, but Co-op Legal Services can take care of everything for you. They’ll take a few key details from you and then they’ll handle the rest.
What is it like to arrange a funeral with Co-op Funeralcare?
Venus and Rob explain how they make families feel comfortable and cared for when they arrange a funeral with us.
Unattended
£50 gift card included
£1,700
Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.
No funeral service that people attend
Cremation only
Basic coffin
No limousine
No cortege
No choice of date, time and location of funeral
Fully guaranteed to cover all crematorium fees
Attended
£100 gift card included
£2,995
Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Basic coffin
No limousine
Fixed cortege route
Restricted date, time and location
Capped contribution of up to £850 towards third party fees.
Attended
£200 gift card included
£3,685
Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood effect coffin
No limousine
Fixed cortege route
Restricted date, time and location
Capped contribution of up to £1,000 towards third party fees. We guarantee to pay the cremation fee.
Attended
£200 gift card included
£3,975
Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood effect coffin
One limousine
Flexible cortege route
Mutual agreement on date and time
Fully guaranteed to cover all third party fees
Attended
£200 gift card included
£4,160
Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood veneer coffin
Two limousines
Flexible cortege route
Mutual agreement on date and time
Fully guaranteed to cover all third party fees
You can pay in full, spread the cost over 6 or 12 months with no additional costs or monthly instalments over 2–25 years (2-5 years for Direct Cremation). There's an additional instalment charge when paying over 2-25 years and age restrictions apply.
Co-op Funeral Plans Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to sell and manage funeral plans.
On site parking: Yes
Number of spaces: 8
Designated disabled parking space: Yes
Public car park: No
Street parking: Yes
Our fuenral home car park is free with space for 8 cars. More street parking is available close by.
Weekend appointments for making arrangements and visiting are available by request.
Calls are answered 24 hours a day by our central care team.
View funeral notices and leave a tribute or donation in their memory
Yes, our team on Crompton Way is here to support families from Bromley Cross, as well as Astley Bridge, Harwood, Tonge, Breightmet, and the wider Bolton area. Wherever you are, we can come to you and guide you through every step of the arrangements. Please do not hesitate to get in touch with us, day or night.
We have experience supporting families from Bolton's Hindu and Nigerian communities, and we understand how important it is that the funeral reflects the traditions and beliefs that mattered to your loved one. Our team will listen carefully to your wishes and work with the relevant community leaders, venues, or religious figures to make sure everything is handled with the respect it deserves. We are here to follow your lead, whatever form the service takes.
Yes, we have a service room here on Crompton Way that can accommodate around 50 people, which means you have the option of holding the service with us rather than travelling to a separate venue. We also have a chapel of rest where you are welcome to spend time with your loved one before the funeral. Our car park has eight free spaces, with designated disabled parking and level wheelchair access, so the funeral home is straightforward to reach for everyone in your family.
We are available around the clock, so whenever you need us - whether it is the middle of the night or early morning - our team on Crompton Way is ready to help. One of the first things we can do is bring your loved one into our care, giving you the time and space to focus on your family. We will also walk you through any paperwork and registration requirements, so nothing feels overwhelming.
We work with Overdale Crematorium, Howe Bridge Crematorium, and East Lancashire Crematorium, and our team will help you choose whichever feels right for your family. On the day itself, we take care of every detail - from the arrival of the procession to ensuring your loved one is brought in with dignity and care. Our funeral directors will be with you throughout, so you are never navigating the day alone.