Co-op Funeralcare, Potters Bar
100 Darkes Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 1AE
We're a well‑established funeral home in Potters Bar, and proudly part of Co‑op Funeralcare since 2008. We're dedicated to giving you and your family the care and support you need when arranging a funeral, whether you live in Goffs Oak, Northaw, South Mimms or Welham Green. We're here to help.
We will be led by you in making the funeral arrangements. We will listen as you tell us about who they were and what feels right for them. Then we will use our established relationships with local places of worship and crematoriums in the area, like Our Lady and St Vincent and St Mary the Virgin and All Saints to create the funeral that feels right.
A funeral arrangement meeting with us is a conversation over a cup of tea as we decide and arrange things together. When you need us, call us or come and see us on Darkes Lane.
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.
Cremation from £4,280
Burial from £4,749
Price depends on choices you make.
You can make the funeral as personal as you want, reflecting someone’s faith, culture, personality or wishes.
Choose unique or traditional funeral cars
Add as many personal touches as you like
The date and time of the funeral will be agreed with the funeral director.
Cremation from £4,025
Burial from £4,494
Price depends on location.
A simpler, lower-cost funeral service where family and friends come together to remember the person who died.
Includes a funeral service
Visiting the person who died
Basic coffin and hearse
£1,445
All inclusive price, no hidden costs.
A straightforward, dignified cremation. Remember the person who died in your own time, in your own way.
No funeral service people can go to
No visiting the person who has died
Basic coffin
£3,174
Does not include headstone or burial plot.
A straightforward, dignified burial. Remember the person who died in your own time, in your own way.
No funeral service people can go to
No visiting the person who has died
Basic coffin
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
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
Pay and display public car park: Yes
Street parking: Yes
Sainsbury's on Station Close provides free parking for 90 minutes or you can pay to park for longer. There is limited street parking on Darkes Lane which is pay and display.
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 Darkes Lane regularly supports families from Brookmans Park, as well as Goffs Oak, Northaw, South Mimms, Welham Green, and further afield into Enfield and West Herts. Distance is never a barrier, and we will come to you wherever you are. If you are unsure whether we cover your area, please do give us a call and we will be happy to help.
Whenever you are ready to reach out, our team on Darkes Lane is here to guide you through every step, starting with bringing your father into our care so your family has some breathing space. We can help you understand what paperwork is needed, including the medical certificate and death registration, and we will walk alongside you at whatever pace feels right. You do not need to have everything figured out before you call us — just getting in touch is enough to begin.
Yes, we work closely with local churches including Our Lady and St Vincent and St Mary the Virgin and All Saints, and we are experienced in arranging both religious and non-religious services across the area. Whether your family follows a particular faith tradition or would prefer a more personal, secular farewell, our team on Darkes Lane will support you in creating a service that reflects your loved one's life. We are always happy to liaise directly with clergy or celebrants on your behalf.
Parking is available close by, and one of the easiest options is the Sainsbury's on Station Close, which offers free parking for up to 90 minutes — more than enough time for most appointments — or you can pay to stay longer if needed. There is also pay and display street parking on Darkes Lane itself, though spaces can be limited. Our arrangement room is on the ground floor and fully wheelchair accessible, with an accessible toilet on site, so the whole space is easy to navigate for everyone in your family.
A cremation service typically begins with a gathering at the crematorium, where family and friends come together to share memories and say goodbye — the service itself usually lasts around 20 to 30 minutes, though we can discuss timing and structure with you in detail when we meet at our arrangement room on Darkes Lane. From the music and readings to who speaks and how the coffin is received, every element can be shaped around what feels right for your family. Afterwards, many families choose to hold a gathering at a local venue, and our team can help you think through those arrangements too.
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