Co-op Funeralcare, Widnes

104 Albert Road, Widnes, WA8 6LG

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  • Trust us to look after you and your loved one
  • Our caring and friendly team will guide and support you at every step of the way
  • We'll listen and help you arrange a send-off that feels right
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About Co-op Funeralcare, Widnes

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.

Facilities

  • 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.

Widnes funeral services

Paying for a funeral

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.

Check if you need probate

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.

What clients say about us

Looking to plan ahead?
  • Unattended

    Direct Cremation Plan

    £50 gift card included
    £1,700

    Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.

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    • 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

    Simple Plan

    £100 gift card included
    £2,995

    Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.

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    • 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

    Bronze Plan

    £200 gift card included
    £3,685

    Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.

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    • 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

    Silver Plan

    £200 gift card included
    £3,975

    Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.

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    • 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

    Gold Plan

    £200 gift card included
    £4,160

    Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.

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    • 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

Direct Cremation Plan

£50 gift card included
£1,700

Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.

Member Card Icon

  • 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

Simple Plan

£100 gift card included
£2,995

Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.

Member Card Icon

  • 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

Bronze Plan

£200 gift card included
£3,685

Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.

Member Card Icon

  • 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

Silver Plan

£200 gift card included
£3,975

Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.

Member Card Icon

  • 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

Gold Plan

£200 gift card included
£4,160

Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.

Member Card Icon

  • 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.

Visit Us

Address

104 Albert Road, Widnes, WA8 6LG

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Parking

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.

Opening hours

Monday
9am to 5pm
Tuesday
9am to 5pm
Wednesday
9am to 5pm
Thursday
9am to 5pm
Friday
9am to 5pm
Saturday
By appointment
Sunday
By appointment

Weekend appointments for making arrangements and visiting are available by request.

Calls are answered 24 hours a day by our central care team.

Visit Us

Address

104 Albert Road, Widnes, WA8 6LG

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Widnes funeral notices

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Questions and answers

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.

0151 423 5621

If the funeral home is closed when you call, the 24 hour central care team will be able to help you.