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.
John Taylor Funeralcare, Kenilworth
178 Warwick Road, Kenilworth, CV8 1HU
We're a funeral home in the heart of Kenilworth, serving the communities of Leamington Spa, Coventry and Warwick since 2000. 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 Warwick 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: 2
Designated disabled parking space: No
Public car park: No
Street parking: Yes
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
Absolutely. We arrange Roman Catholic funerals following the traditions and liturgy important to your family, and we work closely with priests across Kenilworth, Leamington Spa and the surrounding areas. If you'd prefer a Church of England service or a non-religious ceremony, we'll support that too. Our team will liaise with the church, arrange the timing, and make sure all the elements of the service reflect what matters to you and your loved one.
We've been caring for families in Kenilworth since 2000, which means over two decades of local knowledge and trusted relationships across the community. Our clients often tell us we're patient, kind and compassionate, which is exactly how we want every family to feel during such a difficult time. Being part of Kenilworth for so long means we understand the local area, from the churches and crematoriums to the little details that make a funeral personal and meaningful for families here.
Yes, our team is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Whenever you need us, day or night, you'll speak to someone from our Kenilworth funeral home who can guide you through what happens next and arrange for your loved one to be brought into our care. We know how overwhelming those early hours can be, so we're here to take as much off your shoulders as we can, whether that's at three in the afternoon or three in the morning.
Yes, we arrange services at Oakley Wood, Canley and Rainsbrook crematoriums regularly. On the day, we'll bring your loved one to the crematorium, coordinate the service timing, and make sure everything runs smoothly for your family. Our funeral director will be there throughout to guide you, whether you're having a traditional service with hymns and readings or something simpler and more personal. Many Kenilworth families choose Oakley Wood because of its peaceful woodland setting.
We serve families across Kenilworth, Leamington Spa, Coventry and Warwick from our funeral home on Warwick Road. Our team has been supporting bereaved families throughout these communities since 2000, so we know the local churches, crematoriums and venues well. Whether your family is based in the town centre or surrounding villages, we're here to arrange a funeral that honours your loved one in the place that matters most to you.