Co-op Funeralcare, Parkstone

The Lawns, 366 Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 3LT

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  • Trust us to look after you and your loved one
  • Our caring and friendly team will guide and support you at every step of the way
  • We'll listen and help you arrange a send-off that feels right
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About Co-op Funeralcare, Parkstone

We're proud to have served our community in Parkstone since the 1980s. In that time, our funeral home has helped countless families, offering the practical guidance and advice they need to arrange a fitting send off for a loved one. Whether you live in Parkstone or surrounding areas like Oakdale, Alderney, Canford Heath or Branksome, no one knows the area and its people better than our team.

If you need to arrange a religious or non-religious funeral or one that simply reflects someone's culture or beliefs, we can help you. We know all the local churches, places of worship and crematoriums, including St Clement's, St Aldhelm's, St Marys and Poole, Bournemouth and New Forest Crematoriums. We can also help you find a friendly funeral celebrant or religious leader to take the service.

Whether you prefer a chat over the phone or in person at our Ringwood Road funeral home, we're here to listen, guide you through your options, and support you at every step.

Facilities

  • 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.

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Paying for a funeral

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.

Check if you need probate

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.

What clients say about us

Looking to plan ahead?
  • Unattended

    Direct Cremation Plan

    £50 gift card included
    £1,700

    Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.

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    • 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

    Simple Plan

    £100 gift card included
    £2,995

    Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.

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    • 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

    Bronze Plan

    £200 gift card included
    £3,685

    Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.

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    • 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.

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    Silver Plan

    £200 gift card included
    £3,975

    Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.

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    • 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

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    Gold Plan

    £200 gift card included
    £4,160

    Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.

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    • 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

Unattended

Direct Cremation Plan

£50 gift card included
£1,700

Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.

Member Card Icon

  • 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

Simple Plan

£100 gift card included
£2,995

Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.

Member Card Icon

  • 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

Bronze Plan

£200 gift card included
£3,685

Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.

Member Card Icon

  • 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

Silver Plan

£200 gift card included
£3,975

Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.

Member Card Icon

  • 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

Gold Plan

£200 gift card included
£4,160

Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.

Member Card Icon

  • 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.

Visit Us

Address

The Lawns, 366 Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 3LT

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Parking

On site parking: Yes

Number of spaces: 4

Designated disabled parking space: Yes

Public car park: No

Street parking: Yes

Parking is available at the side of the funeral home.

Opening hours

Monday
9am to 5pm
Tuesday
9am to 5pm
Wednesday
9am to 5pm
Thursday
9am to 5pm
Friday
9am to 5pm
Saturday
By appointment
Sunday
By appointment

Weekend appointments for making arrangements and visiting are available by request.

Calls are answered 24 hours a day by our central care team.

Visit Us

Address

The Lawns, 366 Ringwood Road, Parkstone, Poole, BH12 3LT

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Parkstone funeral notices

View funeral notices and leave a tribute or donation in their memory

Questions and answers

Yes, we're available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Whether someone has died at home, in hospital or in a care home, our team can come and bring them into our care whenever you're ready. There's no rush, we know this is a difficult time and we'll work around what feels right for you and your family. Just call us when you need us and we'll take care of everything.

Absolutely. We regularly arrange services at St Clements Church Parkstone, St Aldhelms Church Branksome and St Marys Catholic Church Poole, and we work with many other local churches and places of worship too. Whether you'd like a traditional religious service, a non-religious ceremony, or something that blends both, we'll guide you through the options and liaise with the clergy or celebrant on your behalf. Our experience means we can accommodate all faiths and personal preferences.

We work closely with Poole Crematorium, Bournemouth Crematorium and New Forest Crematorium, and we can help you choose the one that feels right for your family. Each has its own character and facilities, and we'll talk you through what to expect at each venue, including timings, how many people they can accommodate, and what happens on the day. Our team will handle all the arrangements and make sure everything runs smoothly.

Yes, absolutely. Our Parkstone funeral home on Ringwood Road serves families across Canford Heath, as well as Parkstone, Oakdale and Alderney. We've been part of this community since the 1980s and we're here to support local families wherever they are. If you'd like to talk things through, our team is available 24 hours a day.

Yes, we do. Our chapel of rest at the Parkstone funeral home provides a peaceful, private space where you can spend time with your loved one if you wish. Many families find this an important part of saying goodbye, and you're welcome to visit by appointment at a time that suits you. Our team will make sure everything is arranged sensitively and that you have all the time and privacy you need.

01202 743 158

If the funeral home is closed when you call, the 24 hour central care team will be able to help you.