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, Woolwich
2 Commonwealth Buildings, Church Street, Woolwich, SE18 5NS
When you need to arrange a funeral in Woolwich, rest assured the team at Co-op Funeralcare will look after you from the very first phone call. Locals ourselves, our team knows the area well and is here to guide you through every step.
We support families from nearby areas including Abbey Wood, Eltham, Bexleyheath and Mottingham. Having served the community for over 60 years, our team takes time to understand what matters to you and helps you arrange a funeral that feels right, whatever your religion, culture or heritage.
We regularly work with local churches, temples and places of worship across different faiths, as well as Eltham Crematorium. You’ll receive clear guidance throughout, whether you speak with us by phone or visit us in person at our funeral home on Woolwich Church Street.
Funeral service venue
Private space to hold a funeral, a memorial service or a celebration of life for up to 50 people. Find out more about about funeral service venues.
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:
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: Yes
Number of spaces: 40
Designated disabled parking space: No
Public car park: No
Street parking: No
Free parking is available in the funeral home car park and down side of building.
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
Our team at our Woolwich funeral home has spent over 60 years serving a richly diverse community, and we are experienced in arranging funerals across all cultures and faiths. Whether your family needs a service at a local Catholic Church, a Church of England or Pentecostal Church, a Temple, or a service rooted in a different tradition entirely, we will make sure every detail is handled with respect and sensitivity. We will listen carefully to what matters most to you and shape the service around your family's wishes.
Our funeral home on Woolwich Church Street has a car park with 40 spaces, and additional free parking is available along the side of the building, so families arriving for an arrangement meeting or a service do not need to worry about where to leave their vehicle. The building is fully wheelchair accessible, with a ground floor arrangement room and an accessible toilet, meaning everyone in your family can be present and comfortable throughout. Our on-site service venue can welcome up to 50 guests, offering a peaceful space for those who would prefer to hold the service here rather than travelling to a church or crematorium.
Our Woolwich funeral home on Woolwich Church Street is here for families across Abbey Wood, Erith, Bexleyheath, Mottingham, and Eltham, so wherever you are in the area, we can be with you. Our team has been supporting local families for over 60 years, and we know how much it matters to have people nearby who understand your community. Please do not hesitate to get in touch - we are always ready to help.
Whenever you need us, day or night, you can call our Woolwich funeral home and someone from our team will be there to help - there is no need to wait until morning. We can arrange for your loved one to be brought into our care from home, a hospital, or a care facility in areas including Bexleyheath and Eltham, at a time that is right for your family. From that first call, we will talk you through the paperwork and next steps at a pace that feels manageable.
We work with Eltham Crematorium for cremation services arranged through our Woolwich funeral home, and our team will guide your family through everything the day involves so nothing feels unfamiliar or overwhelming. On the day itself, we take care of all the arrangements to ensure the procession travels smoothly and that your loved one is received with the dignity and care they deserve. We are happy to explain the full order of the service during your arrangement meeting with us.