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, Southend
15 Queensway, Southend-On-Sea, SS2 6JJ
When you need to arrange a funeral in Southend-on-Sea, rest assured the team at Co-op Funeralcare will look after you from the very first phone call. Locals ourselves, we know the area well and are here to support you.
We help families from nearby areas including Westcliff-on-Sea, Leigh-on-Sea, Thorpe Bay and Shoeburyness. We’ll take time to listen and help you arrange a funeral that reflects any personal wishes, beliefs and traditions.
We work with local churches and crematoriums, including Southend and Pitsea, that serve the area. And we know many local clergy and funeral celebrants. If you need our help, you’ll be made very welcome at our funeral home on Queensway.
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
Free public car park: Yes
Street parking: No
Free parking for up to 2 hours is available in Pets at Home or Currys car park across the road from 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
We have three on-site parking spaces at our Queensway funeral home, and if those are taken, free parking for up to two hours is available in the Pets at Home and Currys car park directly across the road, which makes visiting us much easier. Our building is fully wheelchair accessible, has an accessible toilet, and all arrangement meetings take place on the ground floor, so every family can visit us comfortably.
Please know that you do not need to have everything figured out before you call us - our team is available around the clock, and we can come to you in Rochford or anywhere else in the area to bring your father into our care whenever you are ready. Once he is with us at our Southend funeral home on Queensway, we can walk you through the paperwork and next steps at whatever pace feels manageable for your family.
Yes, our Southend funeral home on Queensway serves families across Leigh-On-Sea, Westcliff-On-Sea, Thorpe Bay, Shoeburyness, and Rochford, so wherever you are in the area, our team is here for you. We are always happy to talk through your needs and explain how we can support your family from the very first call.
We work with families from all walks of life and can arrange services ranging from traditional church funerals to entirely non-religious ceremonies and everything in between. Whether your family has a particular faith, follows a specific set of traditions, or simply wants something personal and meaningful, our team will listen carefully and ensure the service truly reflects the person who died.
We most commonly use Southend Crematorium and Pitsea Crematorium, and our team will guide you through what to expect at whichever location feels right for your family. On the day, we handle all the arrangements - from the procession to liaising with crematorium staff - so you can focus entirely on being present and saying goodbye.