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, Barrack Road, Northampton
The Poplars, Barrack Road, Northampton, NN1 3RL
When you have to arrange a funeral in Northampton, finding a funeral director with local knowledge and a love for the area comes in handy. Whether you’re a local yourself or arranging from out of town, our team knows the area well and is always here when you need support.
We support families from across the area, including Duston, Dallington and Upton. Our team takes the time to understand what matters to you, helping you arrange a funeral that feels right and reflects personal wishes, beliefs and traditions. We’re also well known for arranging Hindu, Buddhist, Sikh and Humanist funerals.
We regularly work with local churches, cathedrals and non-religious community venues. You’ll receive clear guidance and a warm welcome when you call us or visit in person at our funeral home on Barrack 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:
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: 3
Designated disabled parking space: Yes
Public car park: No
Street parking: Yes
Free parking is available on the side streets in the Semilong area with no time limit.
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 work with The Counties Crematorium in Northampton, Nene Valley Crematorium in Wellingborough, and Kettering Crematorium, so your family has a genuine choice of setting. On the day, our team will travel with your loved one and remain with you throughout, making sure every detail - from the music to the order of service - unfolds exactly as you planned.
We have been supporting Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, and Humanist families in Northampton since the 1980s, and our team understands how important it is to honour the traditions and rituals that matter most to you. We work alongside community leaders, priests, and celebrants, and can arrange services at local venues including Northampton Cathedral or community halls that suit your family's wishes.
Our Barrack Road funeral home is here whenever you need us, day or night, and we can arrange for your father to be brought into our care at any hour. Once he is with us, you do not need to rush anything - our team will walk you through the paperwork, including the death registration process in Northampton, at a pace that feels manageable for your family.
Yes, our team on Barrack Road supports families across Duston, Dallington, and Upton, as well as the wider Northampton area. Whether you are close to us or a little further out, we will come to you and guide your family through every step at whatever pace feels right.
We have three on-site parking spaces, including a designated disabled bay, and our premises are fully wheelchair accessible with a ground floor arrangement room and accessible toilet. If you need more space, the side streets in the nearby Semilong area offer free, unrestricted parking, so getting to us should never be an added worry on an already difficult day.