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, Poynton
68 Park Lane, Poynton, SK12 1RE
Families in Poynton turn to us for support during some of life's most difficult times. We support people in Poynton and our neighbours in Davenport, Cheadle Hulme and High Lane. 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.
You're always welcome at our Park Lane funeral home in person or just pick up the phone and chat to one of our friendly, professional team. We're here to listen, support and take you through every step.
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: No
Pay and display public car park: Yes
Street parking: No
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, we're very much here for families in High Lane, and we cover the surrounding communities of Davenport, Cheadle Hulme, and Poynton itself. Our team on Park Lane is well placed to come to you whenever you need us, and distance is never a barrier to the care we provide. Please don't hesitate to get in touch, day or night.
From our Poynton funeral home we work with Manchester, Stockport, and Macclesfield Crematoriums, and our team will help you choose whichever feels right for your family. On the day itself, we'll travel with your loved one to the crematorium and our funeral directors will guide you through every moment so you're never left wondering what comes next. Whether you'd like a brief, intimate farewell or a full service, we'll make sure the day reflects the person who has died.
Absolutely — we arrange all kinds of funerals, whether that's a traditional religious service, a fully secular celebration of life, or something that blends both. Our team will listen carefully to what matters most to your family and help you shape a service that honestly reflects the person who died. We can discuss suitable local venues as part of your arrangements when you visit us on Park Lane.
We have on-site parking on Park Lane for up to three cars, and there is also a paid car park nearby if you need it. Our funeral home is fully accessible at ground level, with wheelchair access, an accessible toilet, and our arrangement room — which comfortably seats up to six people — all on the ground floor. We want every member of your family to feel welcome and at ease when they come to see us.
You don't need to have everything figured out before you call us — reaching out to our team on Park Lane is enough of a first step, and we're available around the clock. We can arrange to collect your father with care and dignity, wherever he has died, including across Cheadle Hulme and the wider areas we serve. Once he is in our care, we'll gently walk you through the paperwork and next steps at a pace that feels right for your family.