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, Congleton
20 West Street, Congleton, CW12 4ER
We're proud to have served our community in Congleton since 2017. In that time, our funeral home has helped countless families, offering the practical guidance and advice they need to arrange a fitting send off for a loved one. Whether you live in Congleton or surrounding areas like Biddulph, Holmes Chapel, Sandbach or Alsager, no one knows the area and its people better than our team.
Our team are good listeners, and that's the first thing we will do when we talk with you. That way we can help you arrange the funeral that feels right. We have longstanding relationships with local crematoriums and churches like All Saints Church, St Mary's Church and Macclesfield, Birches, Bradwell and Crewe crematoriums. We also know many of the local religious leaders and some wonderful funeral celebrants.
If you need us, get in touch. You'll be greeted with a warm welcome, a friendly face and the promise of a cup of tea when we meet at our comfortable funeral home on West Road.
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: Yes
Number of spaces: 2
Designated disabled parking space: No
Public car park: No
Street parking: Yes
We are across the road from the fire station in Congleton. There is street parking on Davenport Street behind our building.
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 have two on-site parking spaces at our West Road funeral home, and there is also street parking available on Davenport Street, just behind our building, which is across the road from the fire station in Congleton. Our arrangement room is on the ground floor and can comfortably seat up to five people, so close family members can be there together when making plans. We also have an accessible toilet on site, and our team will always do their best to make your visit as straightforward as possible.
You can call our Congleton funeral home at any time, and our team will talk you through everything calmly and without rushing you. One of the most immediate practical steps is bringing your loved one into our care, and we can arrange collection whenever you're ready, whether that's at home, a hospital, or a care home. From there, we'll guide you through the paperwork and registration process step by step, so nothing feels overwhelming.
We regularly work with local churches and faith communities across the area, including All Saints Church, St Mary's Church, St Lawrence's Parish Church, and New Life Church in and around Congleton. Whether your family follows a particular faith tradition or you'd like a non-religious funeral, our team will listen carefully and help shape a service that genuinely reflects the person who has died. Nothing is assumed, and everything can be arranged around what matters most to you.
We work with four local crematoriums, Macclesfield, Birches, Bradwell, and Crewe, and we'll help you choose the one that feels right for your family, whether that's based on location, capacity, or the style of service you have in mind. On the day, our team will take care of the procession from wherever you're gathering, guiding everything so your family can focus on being present. We'll talk you through exactly what to expect beforehand so there are no surprises.
Our Congleton funeral home on West Road serves families across a wide area, including Biddulph, Holmes Chapel, Sandbach, Alsager, and Gawsworth. Wherever you are in the area, our team can come to you and help arrange everything from the very first call. You don't need to travel to us to get started, though you are always welcome to visit.