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, Little Sutton
387 Chester Road, Little Sutton, South Wirral, CH66 3RQ
We're a well‑established funeral home in Little Sutton, proudly serving the community here since 1962. We're dedicated to giving you and your family the care and support you need when arranging a funeral, whether you live in Ellesmere Port, Chester, Bromborough or Elton. 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 Hooton Church, Our Lady Star of the Sea and St Thomas and All Saints Church to create the funeral that feels right.
If you need us, our friendly team will be here to listen to you and help you every step of the way, whether that's over the phone or in person at our funeral home on Old Chester Road.
Funeral service venue
Private space to hold a funeral, a memorial service or a celebration of life for up to 20 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:
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
Free public car park: Yes
Street parking: Yes
There is a free car park round the back and front of the funeral home.
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 Little Sutton funeral home on Old Chester Road serves families across a wide area, including Ellesmere Port, Chester, Bromborough, Elton, and Neston. Whether you are close by or a little further afield, our team will come to you and take care of everything from the moment you get in touch. We have been supporting families throughout this community since 1962, so you can be confident you are in experienced hands.
We are very happy to arrange religious funerals and work closely with a number of local churches, including Hooton Church, Our Lady Star of the Sea, and St Thomas and All Saints Church. Our team will liaise directly with the clergy or officiant of your choice to make sure the service reflects your loved one's faith and your family's wishes. If you are unsure where to begin, we can talk you through the options and help you find the right fit.
We are available to help you from the very first moment you need us, so please do not hesitate to call our Little Sutton funeral home on Old Chester Road at any time of day or night. Our team can arrange for your father to be brought into our care as soon as you are ready, taking that immediate pressure off your family. Once he is with us, we will sit down with you at a time that suits you to begin making arrangements, with no rush and no obligation to decide everything at once.
There is a free car park at both the front and back of our funeral home on Old Chester Road, so parking is straightforward whether you are visiting for the first time or attending a service. The building is fully wheelchair accessible, with a ground floor arrangement room and an accessible toilet, so every member of your family can join you comfortably. Our on-site service room accommodates up to 20 people, giving you a private, intimate space if you would prefer to hold the service with us rather than travelling to a separate venue.
We use Chester Crematorium for cremation services, and our team will guide you through exactly what to expect on the day so nothing feels unfamiliar or overwhelming. We will arrange the procession from wherever you choose, whether that is from our funeral home on Old Chester Road or directly from your family home, and accompany you throughout. Our team will take care of all the practical arrangements with the crematorium so your family can focus entirely on saying goodbye.