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.
Dowse Catterall Denton
30 Ashworth Street, Denton, Manchester, M34 3LJ
We're a funeral home in the heart of Denton, serving the communities of Haughton Green, Hyde, Audenshaw and Ashton-under-Lyne since 1980. 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 Ashworth Street.
Funeral service venue Private space to hold a funeral, a memorial service or a celebration of life for up to 30 people. Find out more about about funeral service venues.
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: Yes
Number of spaces: 10
Designated disabled parking space: Yes
Free public car park: Yes
Street parking: No
You can park at Lidl across the road for up to 90 minutes.
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 ten on-site parking spaces, including designated disabled bays, and if you need more room, the Lidl across the road offers free parking for up to 90 minutes. Our funeral home is fully wheelchair accessible, with a ground-floor arrangement room and an accessible toilet, so every family member can be comfortable during what can be a difficult visit. Our two private arrangement rooms each accommodate up to six people, giving your family the space and privacy you need.
Yes, our team at Dowse Catterall on Ashworth Street is here to help families across Haughton Green, Denton, Hyde, Audenshaw, and Ashton-under-Lyne. Whether you are close by or a little further out, we will come to you and guide your family through every step. Please do not hesitate to call us, day or night.
We work with Dukinfield Crematorium, Stockport Crematorium, and Manchester Crematorium, and we will help your family choose the one that feels right. On the day, our team will take care of every detail — from the procession to liaising with the crematorium staff — so that you can focus on being together. We will talk you through exactly what to expect so nothing comes as a surprise.
Absolutely — we arrange funerals of all kinds, whether that is a traditional religious service, a fully secular humanist ceremony, or something in between that reflects your loved one's own beliefs and personality. Our team at Ashworth Street will listen carefully to what matters most to your family and help shape a farewell that feels genuine and personal. There are no set templates; every funeral we arrange is tailored around the person who has died.
When someone dies, our team at Dowse Catterall is available around the clock, so you can call us at any hour and we will answer. We can arrange to bring your loved one into our care from their home, a hospital, or a care home in Denton or the surrounding areas, and we will handle the necessary paperwork and legal steps alongside you. You do not need to have everything figured out before you call — we are here to help you work through it one thing at a time.