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, Witham
Unit 29, Newland shopping Centre, Witham, CM8 2AP
Your local funeral home in Witham has been serving the community since 2019. When you need a professional funeral service and a friendly local face, speak to us and you'll be looked after by people who know and love your local area. Whether you're in Maldon, Hatfield Peverel or Silverend, we're here when you need us.
Throughout our time here we've built strong relationships across the area with local churches, other places of worship and crematoriums. We have close ties with All Saints and the Holy Family. Whatever type of funeral service you want, religious, traditional or a celebration of someone's life, we will help you.
Whether you prefer a chat over the phone or in person at our Newland Shopping Centre funeral home, we're here to listen, guide you through your options, and support you at every step.
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
Pay and display public car park: Yes
Street parking: No
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 peaceful chapel of rest here at our Witham branch where you can visit and spend private time with your loved one. Many families find this an important part of saying goodbye, and you're welcome to visit as often as you need to. Our team will arrange everything sensitively and make sure you have the space and privacy you need during what we know is a very difficult time.
We regularly arrange services at Maldon Fields, Three Counties, Chelmsford and Colchester crematoriums, so we know each venue and can talk you through what to expect. Your funeral director will coordinate all the details with the crematorium you choose, from booking the time to arranging any music or readings. We'll be there on the day to make sure everything runs smoothly and that your family feels supported throughout.
The first step is simply to get in touch with us, and we'll guide you through everything from there. We can bring your loved one into our care straight away, and then arrange a time to sit down with you at our Newland Shopping Centre funeral home to talk through your wishes. There's no pressure and no rush, we'll take the time to explain all your options, answer your questions, and help you plan a funeral that honours your loved one properly.
We can arrange both religious and non-religious funerals, whatever feels right for your family. We work closely with All Saints and the Holy Family churches in Witham, as well as other local places of worship. If you'd prefer a non-religious ceremony, we can help you create a personal service at one of the crematoriums we use, led by a celebrant who'll take time to understand your loved one's life and values.
Absolutely we would. Our Witham funeral home serves families right across Hatfield Peverel, as well as Witham itself, Maldon, and Silverend. We've been part of this community since 2019, and we know these villages well. Whether you'd like to meet us at Newland Shopping Centre or prefer us to visit you at home, our team is here to help with all the care and attention your family deserves.