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, Manor Park
50 Whitta Road, Manor Park, E12 5DA
Whether you’re a local yourself or arranging a funeral from out of town, our team knows Manor Park well and are always available when you need help.
We support families from all across the area including Ilford, Stratford, Plaistow, Wanstead, Leyton and Leytonstone. We’ll take time to listen to you and help you arrange a funeral that reflects any personal wishes, beliefs and traditions. We work closely with all the local churches and crematoriums and know many of the local clergy and funeral celebrants.
A funeral arrangement meeting with us is a conversation over a cup of tea as we decide and arrange things together. If you need us, come and see us on Whitta Road.
Funeral service venue
Private space to hold a funeral, a memorial service or a celebration of life for up to 50 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: No
Public car park: No
Street parking: Yes
Pay and Display parking bays around the 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
Yes, our team on Whitta Road supports families from Wanstead, Ilford, Stratford, Plaistow, Leyton, Leytonstone and the surrounding areas. Whether you are local or arranging a funeral from further afield, we are here to help and can come to you when you need us most. Distance is never a barrier to the care we offer your family.
We are available whenever you need us, day or night, so please do not hesitate to call our funeral home on Whitta Road as soon as you feel ready. Our team can arrange to bring your father into our care from anywhere in the local area, including Ilford, Leyton and Stratford, and we will walk you gently through the paperwork and next steps so nothing feels overwhelming. You do not need to have all the answers before you call - we are here to help you find them.
Our team on Whitta Road has supported families of all religions and faiths for decades, and we understand how important it is that a funeral truly reflects who someone was and what they believed. Whether your family follows a specific faith tradition, a cultural custom, or prefers a non-religious service, we will listen carefully and arrange everything accordingly. We are experienced in working alongside religious leaders, celebrants and community contacts across Manor Park and beyond to make sure the service feels right.
Yes, our chapel of rest on Whitta Road gives your family a quiet, private space to spend time with your loved one before the funeral takes place. We also have a service venue on-site that can accommodate around 50 people, which means the funeral itself can be held here if your family prefers not to travel to a church or external venue. The funeral home is fully wheelchair accessible, has an accessible toilet, and offers both on-site parking and Pay and Display bays nearby, so all members of your family can attend comfortably.
We work with City of London Crematorium, Manor Park Crematorium and East London Crematorium, and our team will help you choose the one that feels right for your family's circumstances and wishes. On the day, we take care of every detail - from the procession to the service itself - so that you can focus entirely on being present with those you love. Our funeral directors will guide you through what to expect so nothing comes as a surprise.