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, Plymstock
72 Pomphlett Road, Plymstock, Plymouth, PL9 7BN
Families in Plymstock turn to us for support during some of life's most difficult times. We support people from all corners of Plymstock, including Yealmpton, Brixton and Sherford. We strive to give everyone who comes through our doors, or calls in for a chat, 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.
If you need us, get in touch. You'll be greeted with a warm welcome, a friendly face and the promise of a cup of tea when we meet at our comfortable funeral home on Pomphlett Road.
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:
government support is available to help cover some costs
you could get a loan from our partners at Funeral Safe
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
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 welcome families of all faiths and none, and we'll take the time to understand what matters most to you before making any arrangements. Whether you're looking for a traditional religious service, a humanist celebration, or a ceremony with specific cultural customs, our team at our Plymstock funeral home will do their best to honour those wishes. We'll listen carefully and guide you towards choices that feel meaningful and personal.
We work closely with both The Park Crematorium and Tamar Valley Crematorium, and our team will help you choose the one that feels right for your family. On the day itself, we take care of every detail, from the procession to liaising with the crematorium staff, so that your family can focus entirely on being together. Our funeral directors will be with you throughout, ensuring the service reflects the life of the person who died.
Yes, our team covers Yealmpton as well as the surrounding villages of Brixton, Sherford, and Plymstock itself. Wherever you are in the area, we can come to you and support your family through every step of the arrangements. You're never too far from the care and guidance our team on Pomphlett Road can offer.
Our funeral home on Pomphlett Road has a chapel of rest where family members can spend quiet, private time with their loved one, and we also have a service venue that can accommodate up to 30 people. There is on-site parking available, and the building is fully wheelchair accessible, so all members of your family are welcome without worry. Our team will make sure the space is prepared thoughtfully ahead of your visit or service.
Our team is available day and night, so you can call us at any hour and we'll be ready to help, there's no need to wait until morning. When you do reach us, we can arrange for your loved one to be brought into our care from anywhere in the Plymstock area, including Sherford and Brixton, and we'll walk you through the paperwork and next steps at a pace that suits you. You don't need to have everything figured out before you call; we're here to make things clearer from the very first conversation.