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.
F A Holland Funeralcare, East Wittering
4 New Parade, Cakeham Road., East Wittering, Chichester, PO20 8EA
Our funeral home in East Wittering has been serving the local community since 1950. During that time, we've come to know and love our local area well. We cover areas in and around East Wittering, including West Wittering, Bracklesham Bay, Birdham and Itchenor. We're here to give you a friendly, reliable and sensitively planned funeral service at your time of need.
Our strong relationships with local churches and crematoriums like St Peter and St Paul, St Anne's Church and St Peter's Catholic Church mean we can help you plan the kind of funeral that feels right for you. It could be religious, non-religious, a celebration or something more traditional, we will be guided by you and together we will make it happen.
When you need to arrange a funeral, pick up the phone or visit us in person at our funeral home on New Parade. You'll get a warm welcome, unlimited support and our help every step of the way.
Remembrance room / chapel of rest
A calm and peaceful room where you can visit your loved one.
Accessibility
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: No
Free public car park: Yes
Street parking: Yes
There is a third party car park directly outside the building for the local shops, and spaces are generally available.
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 funeral home on New Parade serves families across the local area, including West Wittering, Bracklesham Bay, Birdham and Itchenor. We have been part of this community since 1950, so we know the area well and are well placed to support your family wherever you are along this stretch of the coast.
There is a third party car park directly outside the building, shared with the local shops, and spaces are generally available there free of charge. Street parking is also available nearby, and our arrangement room is on the ground floor, which makes visiting straightforward for most people. Please do get in touch if you have any specific access requirements and we will do our best to accommodate you.
We work regularly with local churches including St Peter and St Paul, St Anne's Church, St Peter's Catholic Church and St James' Church, and we can liaise directly with the clergy on your behalf. Whether you are looking for a traditional religious service, a non-religious gathering or something that reflects a particular faith tradition, our team will make sure every detail is arranged with care and in keeping with your wishes.
You can call us at any time, day or night, and we will talk you through everything calmly and without any rush. Our team can arrange to bring your loved one into our care at a time that feels right for your family, and we will guide you through the necessary paperwork step by step. There is no pressure to make every decision at once, and we are here to support you from that very first call at our East Wittering funeral home.
We work with Chichester Crematorium, Arun Crematorium and The Oaks Havant, and our team will help you choose the right one for your family. On the day, we will travel with you from East Wittering and manage every detail of the procession so that you can focus on being present with your loved ones. Each crematorium has its own setting and character, and we are happy to talk you through what to expect at whichever venue you choose.