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, Mill Road
300-302 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 3NL
Families in Cambridge turn to us for support during some of life's most difficult times. We support people from all corners of Cambridge, including Ely, Longstanton, Fulbourn and Waterbeach. We strive to give everyone who comes through our doors, or calls in for a chat, the best experience possible when arranging a funeral.
Over the years our team have built strong connections with local funeral celebrants, religious leaders, and many places of worship. This means we can help support you in arranging the funeral that feels personal and right for you and your family. If you're not sure, we can help with inspiration and creative ways to remember them. We're also known for helping to arrange Humanist funerals, too.
If you need us, call or visit us in person at Mill Road. We'll be here to welcome you from the first conversation and take the time to understand your unique needs and support you through every step.
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: 4
Designated disabled parking space: No
Public car park: No
Street parking: No
Our car park is behind the branch on Cyprus Road.
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 arrange funerals that reflect every belief and background. Our team works closely with local churches of all denominations across Cambridge and the surrounding areas, and we're equally experienced in arranging humanist, civil or non-religious ceremonies. We'll listen carefully to what your family needs and make sure every detail honours your loved one in the way that feels right to you.
We do have a chapel of rest at our Mill Road branch where families can spend private time with their loved one in a peaceful, comfortable setting. Visiting can be an important part of saying goodbye, and we'll arrange times that work for you and your family. While we don't have a dedicated service venue on site, we work with crematoria and local churches throughout Cambridge to hold services in the place that feels most meaningful to you.
We support families right across Cambridge and the surrounding communities. Our team regularly arranges funerals for people in Ely, Longstanton, Fulbourn and Waterbeach, as well as throughout the city itself. No matter where in the area your family is based, we're here to help you through this difficult time with care and local knowledge.
We work with Cambridge City Crematorium, Cam Valley Crematorium, West Suffolk Crematorium and Fenland Crematorium, and we'll talk you through the options based on what matters to your family. Some families prefer the closest location, while others choose based on the chapel style or availability for their preferred date. We'll arrange everything with the crematorium on your behalf, including booking the time and liaising with celebrants or ministers.
The first step is simply to call us, and we'll guide you through everything from there. We'll bring your loved one into our care and arrange all the necessary registrations and paperwork. Many families find it helpful to visit our chapel of rest on Mill Road when they're ready, though there's no pressure. We'll talk through your options at a pace that suits you, whether that's straightaway or after you've had time to gather family together.