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, Peterborough
2 Midgate, Peterborough, PE1 1TN
When you need to arrange a funeral in Peterborough, we have an experienced local team here to guide you through every step. We know the area well and we’re here to support you from our first conversation.
We support families from nearby communities including Peterborough, Stamford, Oakham and Oundle. We take time to understand what matters most to you and help you arrange a funeral that reflects personal wishes, beliefs and traditions. We’re also known for arranging Hindu and Sikh funerals.
Whatever your religion, culture or heritage, we can help you arrange the right kind of funeral. We support many different types of service and work with the crematoriums and places of worship chosen by families locally. When you need us, give us a call or pop in person at our funeral home on Midgate.
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: No
Public car park: No
Street parking: No
Our funeral home has a free car park with space for 12 cars. There are some paid carparks a 10 minute walk away.
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 use Peterborough Crematorium for cremation services, and our team will guide your family through exactly what to expect so there are no surprises on the day. From the moment the procession arrives, we are with you every step of the way, helping to ensure the service reflects the person who has died and gives your family the space to say goodbye. We're happy to talk through the order of the day in as much or as little detail as you need.
We have experience supporting Hindu and Sikh families in Peterborough and the surrounding area, and we understand how important it is that every ritual and tradition is observed with care and respect. Our team will take the time to listen to your family's wishes, whether that involves specific prayer timings, ceremonial requirements, or particular arrangements around the cremation at Peterborough Crematorium. We are here to make sure the funeral truly honours your loved one's faith and your family's needs.
Whenever you need us - day or night - our team at our Midgate funeral home is here to take your call and begin helping you straight away. We can arrange to bring your loved one into our care from wherever they have died, whether at home, in hospital, or in a care setting in Peterborough, Stamford, or the surrounding area. You don't need to have everything worked out before you ring us; our role is to gently guide you through what needs to happen and at a pace that feels right for your family.
We have a free car park at our Midgate funeral home with space for 12 cars, which we hope makes visiting us a little easier during what is already a difficult time. If the car park is full, there are paid car parks within about a ten-minute walk in central Peterborough. Our building is fully accessible at ground level, with wheelchair access, an accessible toilet, and a ground-floor arrangement room, so every member of your family is welcome and comfortable when they visit us.
We support families across a wide area including Oundle, Stamford, Oakham, and throughout Peterborough, so wherever you are, our team at Midgate is here for you. Distance is never a barrier to the care and guidance we can offer, and we'll come to you when it matters most. Please don't hesitate to get in touch so we can talk through how we can help your family.