Co-op Funeralcare, Leigh
Church View, 76 St Helens Road, Pennington, Leigh, WN7 4HW
When you need to arrange a funeral in Pennington, rest assured we will look after you from the very first phone call. Locals ourselves, we know this area well. Whether you're in Leigh, Atherton or Lowton, we're here when you need us.
The first thing we'll do at the arrangement meeting is listen to you. And whatever your religion, culture or heritage, we can help you arrange the right kind of funeral. We work with all the local places of worship and crematoriums, including Christ Church, St Peter's and St Paul's and Howe Bridge, Walton Lea and Wigan crematoriums. So whatever type of funeral you need to arrange, we can help you.
Whether you prefer a chat over the phone or in person at our St Helen's Road funeral home, we're here to listen, guide you through your options, and support you at every step.
Remembrance room / chapel of rest
A calm and peaceful room where you can visit your loved one.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access and accessible arrangement room.
Cremation from £4,050
Burial from £3,993
Price depends on choices you make.
You can make the funeral as personal as you want, reflecting someone’s faith, culture, personality or wishes.
Choose unique or traditional funeral cars
Add as many personal touches as you like
The date and time of the funeral will be agreed with the funeral director.
Cremation from £3,795
Burial from £3,738
Price depends on location.
A simpler, lower-cost funeral service where family and friends come together to remember the person who died.
Includes a funeral service
Visiting the person who died
Basic coffin and hearse
£1,445
All inclusive price, no hidden costs.
A straightforward, dignified cremation. Remember the person who died in your own time, in your own way.
No funeral service people can go to
No visiting the person who has died
Basic coffin
£2,513
Does not include headstone or burial plot.
A straightforward, dignified burial. Remember the person who died in your own time, in your own way.
No funeral service people can go to
No visiting the person who has died
Basic coffin
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
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
Public car park: No
Street parking: Yes
There is side street parking 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
When you are ready, call us and our team will take care of bringing your loved one into our care from anywhere across Pennington, Leigh or the wider area — day or night. You do not need to have any decisions made before you ring; we will simply listen and help you understand the next steps, including registering the death at Leigh Register Office. Nothing will be rushed, and we will be with you through every part of what comes next.
Our funeral home on St Helen's Road has street parking nearby and additional space on the side streets close to us, so families should be able to find somewhere to park without too much difficulty. The building is wheelchair accessible and our arrangement room is on the ground floor, meaning there are no stairs to navigate when you come in to meet with us. If you have any specific access requirements, please let us know beforehand and we will do everything we can to make your visit as comfortable as possible.
On the day of a cremation, our team will bring your loved one into the service venue — such as Leigh Parish Church or another location your family has chosen — before the committal at the crematorium. The service itself follows whatever order feels right for your family, whether that includes music, readings, a eulogy or a period of quiet reflection. We will guide you through the timing and what to expect so that nothing feels uncertain or rushed on the day.
We work regularly with local churches including Christ Church, St Peter's, St Paul's and Leigh Parish Church, and we can make all the necessary arrangements with the minister or officiant on your behalf. Whether your family would like a traditional religious service, a secular ceremony or something that blends both, our team will help shape a funeral that feels true to the person who has died. We are happy to discuss any wishes or traditions that matter to your family.
Yes, our team on St Helen's Road is here for families across Leigh, Pennington and the surrounding communities. We cover a wide area including Atherton, Lowton, Howe Bridge and Walton Lea, so wherever you are in the area, we can come to you. Please do get in touch and we will talk you through everything at your own pace.
Standardised Price List