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.
Our funerals
If you need to arrange a funeral, we'll listen to you to help create a send-off most fitting for the person who has died. Whether that's a pure and simple direct cremation, a traditional service or something more unique, we’ll do our best to make it happen.
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We’ll help guide you through, step-by-step -
We listen to you, because you know them best -
We’ll arrange the funeral that’s right for you and them
Our funeral services
Most popular
Tailored funeral
Pricing Information
From £3,400
Price depends on location and the choices you make.
You can make the funeral as personal as you want, reflecting someone’s faith, culture, personality or wishes.
Service Features
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Choose unique or traditional funeral cars
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Add as many personal touches as you like
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Choose the time, date and length of the service with your funeral director
Essential funeral
Pricing Information
£2,195 to £2,495
No hidden costs, price depends on location.
A simpler, lower-cost funeral service where family and friends come together to remember the person who died.
Service Features
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Includes a funeral service
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Visiting the person who died
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Basic coffin and hearse
Direct cremation
Pricing Information
£1,445
All inclusive price, no hidden costs.
A straightforward, dignified cremation. Remember the person who died in your own time, in your own way.
Service Features
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No funeral service people can go to
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No visiting the person who has died
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Basic coffin
Direct burial
Pricing Information
£1,445
Does not include headstone or burial plot.
A straightforward, dignified burial. Remember the person who died in your own time, in your own way.
Service Features
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No funeral service people can go to
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No visiting the person who has died
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Basic coffin
Compare our funeral services
If you’re not sure about which funeral would be right for the person who has died, we’ll listen to you to help create something fitting. Whether it’s a funeral that reflected their personality, or something with no frills or fuss, we can help.
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.
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What to expect when arranging funeral
- After you’ve told us someone has died, your funeral director will make an appointment with you to start the funeral arrangement.
- We’ll listen to you and your ideas and help arrange the funeral that feels right
- You’ll be given an estimate for the funeral based on the choices you’ve made. We’ll talk you through the different payment options available and when payments need to be made.
- We’ll be there for you all the way through, supporting you through all the arrangements, the day of the funeral and even even afterwards with specialist grief support should you need it.
Planning for end of life
If you or someone you’re close to is dying and you want to make plans for the funeral or leaving legal affairs in order, we have advice and guidance to help you.
We can support with all types of funeral
Make it personal
There are countless ways you can personalise a funeral. This could mean playing their favourite songs or hymns, or asking people to wear a certain colour. Whatever personal touches you decide on, we’ll do our best to make to make it happen.
If you don’t know where to start, read our helpful guide.
Organise the day of the funeral
There are some decisions you need to make for the day of the funeral. Like choosing a coffin, hearse, music or flowers. We’ve got everything you need to make the day just right.
Remembering your loved ones
Some common questions
Choosing between burial or cremation is one of the first things you'll need to decide when arranging a funeral. The person who has died may have told you what they want, but if they didn’t, we can help you make the right choice for them.
Our Co-op funeral directors help you with every part of the funeral arrangement process. From helping with what to do when someone dies, guiding you through the choices and decisions you’ll need to make, to being there to support you on the day of the funeral. We’re here to support you after the funeral, too.
Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week