John Johnson Funeralcare, Tunstall
22 Madeley Street, Tunstall, ST6 5AT
We're a funeral home in the heart of Tunstall, serving the communities of Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle-under-Lyme since 1880. Our clients describe us as "patient, kind, and compassionate". These are words we live by every day as we strive to give everyone who comes to us 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.
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 Madeley Street.
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 £3,970
Burial from £4,403
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 £3,715
Burial from £4,148
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
£2,828
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: Yes
Number of spaces: 3
Designated disabled parking space: Yes
Pay and display public car park: Yes
Street parking: Yes
You can park in the Lidl car park, or there's a free car park in Tunstall that has time restrictions. There's also a payable council car park next to the Wheatsheaf pub.
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, including a designated disabled bay, and our premises are fully accessible with step-free entry, a ground floor arrangement room, and an accessible toilet. If those spaces are taken, you are welcome to use the Lidl car park nearby, the free car park in Tunstall town centre (please do note the time restrictions), or the payable council car park next to the Wheatsheaf pub. We want your visit to feel as stress-free as possible, so please let us know if you have any accessibility needs when you get in touch and we will make sure everything is ready for you.
You do not need to have everything figured out before you call us — our team at John Johnson on Madeley Street is here to help from the very first moment, including arranging the collection of your loved one and talking you through any immediate paperwork. We can take things at your pace, and if you are based in areas like Newcastle-under-Lyme or Carmountside, we will make sure coming to us or having us come to you is as straightforward as possible. Just knowing there is someone to call can make those first difficult hours feel a little less overwhelming.
Absolutely, we can arrange a funeral that reflects your family's own values and wishes, whether that means a humanist ceremony, a celebration of life, or something entirely bespoke with no religious elements at all. Our team at John Johnson has been helping families in Tunstall and the surrounding communities since 1880, so we have a great deal of experience in tailoring services to suit all beliefs and none. We will listen carefully to what matters most to you and help shape a farewell that feels true to the person who died.
On the day of a cremation, our team will bring your loved one to the crematorium at the agreed time, and we will guide your family through every moment so you are never left unsure of what comes next. The service itself can be as personal as you wish — whether you would like music, readings, or simply a quiet gathering — and we will help you plan something that feels right for the person who died. Families we care for from across the Tunstall and Stoke-on-Trent area often tell us that knowing exactly what to expect in advance brings real comfort on the day.
Yes, our team at John Johnson on Madeley Street is very familiar with families coming to us from Bradwell, and we are here to help you every step of the way. We also serve Tunstall, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Carmountside, and the wider Stoke-on-Trent area, so wherever you are calling from, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.
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