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, Forest Hall
79 Station Road, Forest Hall, NE12 8AQ
Families in Forest Hall turn to us for support during some of life's most difficult times. We support people in Forest Hall and our neighbours in Killingworth, Benton and Holystone. We strive to give everyone who comes through our doors, or calls in for a chat, the best experience possible when arranging a funeral.
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 St Bartholomew's, St Mary's and Tynemouth, Whitley Bay and West Road crematoriums. We also know many of the local religious leaders and some wonderful funeral celebrants.
If you need us, call or visit us in person on Station 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:
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: No
You can park outside the shops and businesses next door.
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
There is a free car park nearby, and you can also park outside the shops and businesses next to us on Station Road, which makes it straightforward to reach us without worrying about where to leave the car. Our arrangement room is on the ground floor with full wheelchair access and an accessible toilet, so every member of your family is able to be with you when you come in to make the arrangements.
Yes, our team on Station Road serves families across Killingworth, Benton, Holystone, and Forest Hall itself, so wherever you are in the area, we are here for you. We know these communities well and can come to you at the time you need us most, guiding you through every step of the arrangements from close to home.
You do not need to have everything figured out before you call us; simply reaching out to our team on Station Road is enough to set things in motion. We are available to talk you through collection, any paperwork, and what the next few days will look like, taking it one step at a time so nothing feels overwhelming.
We are experienced in arranging services to suit all beliefs and none, whether your family would like a traditional service at St Bartholomew's or St Mary's, a secular humanist ceremony, or something that blends personal and spiritual elements. Our team will listen carefully to what matters most to you and shape the arrangements around your wishes, without assumption.
We work with Tynemouth, Whitley Bay, and West Road crematoriums, so your family can choose the one that feels right for your circumstances or location. On the day, our team will travel with your loved one to the crematorium and make sure everything is in place before the service begins, so you can focus entirely on saying goodbye.