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, Sydenham
59 Sydenham Road, Sydenham, SE26 5EX
Our funeral home in Sydenham has been serving the local community since 2010. During that time, we've come to know and love our local area well. We cover areas throughout Sydenham, including Catford, Forest Hill and Beckenham. We're here to give you a friendly, reliable and sensitively planned funeral service at your time of need.
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.
At what can be a stressful time, you will quickly feel at ease with our professional and friendly team, as we arrange the funeral together. Call us anytime or visit our warm and welcoming funeral home on Sydenham Road.
Remembrance room / chapel of rest
A calm and peaceful room where you can visit your loved one.
Accessibility
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:
government support is available to help cover some costs
you could get a loan from our partners at Funeral Safe
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
Public car park: No
Street parking: Yes
Side streets are available to park on.
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 have a chapel of rest here on Sydenham Road where families are welcome to spend time with their loved one before the funeral, many people find these visits a meaningful and comforting part of saying goodbye. Our funeral home does not have a dedicated car park, but there are side streets nearby where you should be able to find parking without difficulty. If you have any concerns about visiting us, please do call ahead and our team will do their best to help you plan your journey.
We're available around the clock, so whenever you need us, whether it's the middle of the night or early on a Sunday morning, you can call our Sydenham funeral home and someone will answer. Once you're in touch with us, we can arrange to bring your loved one into our care, which often brings real comfort at an overwhelming time. From there, we'll walk you through the paperwork and registration process step by step, so nothing feels like it falls on your shoulders alone.
We believe every funeral should be as individual as the person who has died, and we're experienced in arranging services that honour a wide range of religious and non-religious wishes. Whether your family follows a particular faith tradition or you're looking for a humanist or entirely personal ceremony, our team at our Sydenham funeral home will listen carefully and guide you through the options. We'll work with celebrants, officiants, or religious leaders of your choosing to make sure the service feels right.
We're here for families across Forest Hill, Catford, Beckenham, and the surrounding areas, as well as those closest to us on Sydenham Road. Wherever you are in the local area, our team can come to you at any time of day or night. You don't need to worry about whether you're within reach, just call us and we'll take care of everything from there.
We work closely with Hither Green, Honor Oak, and Beckenham crematoriums, and our team will help you choose the one that feels right for your family. On the day itself, we'll be with you every step of the way, from the moment we leave Sydenham Road together through to the service itself. Our funeral directors will coordinate all the details so that you can focus entirely on saying goodbye in the way that matters most.