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, Burnley
32 Colne Road, Burnley, BB10 1LG
We're a funeral home in the heart of Burnley, serving the communities of Nelson, Brierfield and Colne since the 1990s. Our clients describe us as "patient, kind, and compassionate". These are words we live by every day as we strive to give everyone who comes to us the best experience possible when arranging a funeral.
When you begin funeral arrangements with our team, the first thing we do is listen to you. That way we can arrange the funeral that is right for everyone. Whatever their religion or beliefs, if you're looking for something traditional or something more personal and creative, it's okay. We can make it happen, together.
Whenever you need to arrange a funeral, we'll be here. Call us 24 hours a day or come into our calm and comfortable funeral home on Colne Road.
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:
government support is available to help cover some costs
you could get a loan from our partners at Funeral Safe
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
Was £1,700
£1,650 Save £50
Member Price
£1,600 Save £100
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
Was £2,995
£2,845 Save £150
Member Price
£2,795 Save £200
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
Was £3,685
£3,435 Save £250
Member Price
£3,385 Save £300
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
Was £3,975
£3,725 Save £250
Member Price
£3,675 Save £300
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
Was £4,160
£3,910 Save £250
Member Price
£3,860 Save £300
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: 3
Designated disabled parking space: No
Public car park: No
Street parking: No
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
We serve families across Burnley, Nelson, Brierfield and Colne, and we've been looking after these communities since the 1990s. Our team knows the local area well, from the churches and venues where services take place to the quieter details that matter when you're arranging a funeral close to home. Whether your family is in the town centre or the surrounding villages, we're here to help you every step of the way.
The first thing is to give us a call, and we'll guide you through everything from there. We can collect your loved one into our care and bring them to our chapel of rest here on Colne Road, where you're welcome to visit. Then we'll sit down together, either at the funeral home or at your own home if that's easier, to talk through your wishes and start arranging the service. You don't need to have all the answers straight away, we'll take things at your pace.
Our chapel of rest is a peaceful, private space where your loved one rests in our care before the funeral, and yes, you're very welcome to visit whenever you need to. Many families in Burnley and Nelson find it comforting to spend some quiet time with the person who's died, and we'll arrange that for you at a time that suits. It's part of how we try to be patient, kind and compassionate, words our clients have used to describe us, and words we hold close to how we work.
Absolutely. We arrange services in local churches across Burnley, Nelson and the surrounding area, and we also work with families who want a non-religious ceremony led by a celebrant. Our role is to listen to what matters to you and shape the funeral around those wishes, whether that means traditional hymns in a familiar church or a personal tribute that reflects how your loved one lived. We've supported all kinds of services over the years, and we'll make sure yours feels right.
We arrange services at Burnley Crematorium, as well as Skipton and Accrington, depending on what works best for your family. Once you've chosen where the service will be held, we coordinate everything with the crematorium staff, from booking the time to making sure the order of service runs smoothly on the day. Many families appreciate being able to choose a venue that feels right for them, and we'll talk you through what to expect at each location.