Compare our funeral services
We have 4 types of funeral: tailored, essential, direct cremation and direct burial. This page explains the differences between them, to help you choose the right funeral for you and the person who has died.
Compare our funeral services
We have 4 types of funeral: tailored, essential, direct cremation and direct burial. This page explains the differences between them, to help you choose the right funeral for you and the person who has died.
All Co-op funerals include:
- us bringing the person who has died into our care and caring for them until the day of the funeral
- essential care and preparation of the person who has died
- help completing all necessary paperwork and liaising with third parties on your behalf
- support, advice and guidance from our team of experienced professionals
- a British Sign Language interpreter, if you need one
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Feature
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Tailored Funeral
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Essential Funeral
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Direct Cremation or Burial
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Overview of this funeral
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A bespoke funeral where you can decide exactly what’s included
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A simple low-cost attended funeral, with some restrictions
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An unattended burial or cremation with no mourners present
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How much does this funeral cost? (not including third party fees)
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As this funeral is tailored to you, the price will depend on the choices you make
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An Essential Funeral costs between £2,100 and £2,445 depending on where you live in the UK.
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£1,395 in England, Wales and Scotland.
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Can I visit the person who has died in the chapel of rest?
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By appointment 7 days a week 9am-8pm
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By appointment during office hours
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You won't be able to visit the person who has died
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Will I be able to choose the date and time of the funeral?
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A date and time agreed with the funeral director
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A date and time agreed with the funeral director
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The date and time will be decided by the funeral director
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The funeral service
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Your choice of venues for both the service and the committal - these can be at different locations if you wish
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A service at one location only. This could be at the crematorium, graveside or one of our funeral service venues.
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No service - you can choose to celebrate the person’s life at a time and place that’s best for you
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Coffin
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Your choice of coffin from our extensive coffin range
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Basic coffin only
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Basic coffin only
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Vehicle on the day of funeral
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Your choice of ceremonial vehicle
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Our choice of ceremonial vehicle
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A suitable vehicle of our choice
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The cortege route
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We’ll take a route of your choice to pass any special places
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We’ll travel directly to the crematorium or burial ground, within 20 miles of the arranging funeral home and meet you there
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There is no cortege. The burial ground which must be within 20 miles of the arranging funeral home.
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Personalising the funeral
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You’re able to personalise all aspects of the funeral and we’ll fully support you in making individual choices for a unique ceremony. We’ll arrange all additional items on your behalf such as flowers and stationery.
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There are some restrictions. We’re unable to arrange additional choices for you, such as flowers and stationery. However it does give you the flexibility and freedom to organise these services yourself, if you’d like to include them for the funeral.
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No options to personalise
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Choosing the right funeral option
If you can’t decide which funeral suits your needs, or you’d simply prefer to speak to someone, find your local funeral director. Our experienced colleagues will listen to make sure the choices you make are the ones right for you and your family.
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How much does a funeral cost?
Funeral costs vary depending on where you live in the UK, and the choices you make for the funeral. Use our funeral cost calculator to find out how much a funeral might cost at your local Co-op funeral home.
What to expect when arranging a funeral
The arrangement appointment
After you’ve been in touch because someone has died, your funeral director will make an appointment with you to start the funeral arrangements. This appointment can be on the phone or in the funeral home, whichever is easiest for you.
If you need a British Sign Language interpreter, let your funeral arranger know before the arrangement meeting.
We’ll listen to you
Our colleagues want to help you arrange a funeral that feels right. They’ll ask you about the person who died and you can tell us any ideas you have for the funeral. You only have to talk about them if you feel comfortable, we’ll be guided by you.
We’ll then talk you through some decisions you’ll need to make, help with any paperwork and let you know if there’s anything else you need to do.
We’ll be clear about all the costs
We will always be open and clear about our prices and any third party costs. Once you’ve made some decisions about the funeral you’ll be given an estimate. We’ll talk you through your financial options, different ways to pay and when payments need to be made.
You’ll be asked to pay a 50% deposit within 48 hours of the arrangement meeting. Direct cremations must be paid in full.
We’ll be there for you all the way through
Our team will support you from the moment you get in touch with us, through all the arrangements, the day of the funeral and even afterwards.
Legal experts from Co-op Legal Services can also help to check if you need probate. If you have any questions, just ask, we’re here to help.
We're in the heart of your communities, towns and cities from Bristol to Cardiff, Sheffield to Aberdeen and Edinburgh.
If you'd like more information on what to expect at arrangement appointment, see our step by step guide on how to arrange a funeral.