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, Widnes
104 Albert Road, Widnes, WA8 6LG
We're a funeral home in the heart of Widnes, serving the communities of Halton, Runcorn, Moore and Warrington since the 2000s. 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.
Our strong relationships with local churches and crematoriums like St Bede's, St Michael's, St Thomas's mean we can help you plan the kind of funeral that feels right for you. It could be religious, non-religious, a celebration or something more traditional, we will be guided by you and together we will make it happen.
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 Albert Road.
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:
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
Was £1,700
£1,650 Save £50
Member Price
£1,600 Save £100
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
Was £2,995
£2,845 Save £150
Member Price
£2,795 Save £200
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
Was £3,685
£3,435 Save £250
Member Price
£3,385 Save £300
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
Was £3,975
£3,725 Save £250
Member Price
£3,675 Save £300
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
Was £4,160
£3,910 Save £250
Member Price
£3,860 Save £300
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
Street parking available via the front and back of the branch. The parking on the street at the front of the branch is limited, where as the parking to the rear of the branch is for a local fitness centre, and is multi-use.
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 team is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year. We know that death doesn't keep office hours, and you might need us at any time, whether that's in the early hours of the morning or over a bank holiday weekend. When you call our Widnes funeral home, you'll speak to someone who understands what you're going through and can guide you through what needs to happen next. We'll arrange to collect your loved one, talk you through the immediate decisions, and give you all the time and space you need to think about the kind of funeral you'd like.
Yes, we have a chapel of rest at our Widnes funeral home where you're welcome to spend time with your loved one in a peaceful, private setting. Many families find it comforting to visit, and there's no pressure or time limit, you can come as often as you need. Our team, who clients describe as patient, kind and compassionate, will arrange visiting times that suit you and make sure you feel supported throughout.
We serve families across Halton, Runcorn, Moore and Warrington from our funeral home on Albert Road in the heart of Widnes. Our team has been supporting bereaved families throughout these communities since the 2000s, building relationships with local churches, crematoriums and celebrants. Whether your family is in Widnes itself or in the surrounding areas, we're here to arrange a funeral that honours your loved one and meets your needs.
Absolutely, we arrange religious funerals of all denominations, including Catholic services at St Bede's RC Church, as well as Church of England services at St Michael's Church and St Thomas's Church. We also arrange non-religious and humanist funerals for families who prefer a civil ceremony. Our team will work closely with your chosen priest, minister or celebrant to create a service that reflects your loved one's beliefs and your family's wishes.
We work regularly with Widnes Crematorium, Walton Lea Crematorium, Springwood Crematorium and Anfield Crematorium, so we know each venue well and can guide you through what to expect. Each crematorium has different chapels, timings and facilities, and we'll help you choose the one that feels right for your family. Our team will coordinate all the arrangements with the crematorium, liaise with the celebrant or minister, and make sure everything runs smoothly on the day.