Bedford Funeralcare

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Bedford Funeralcare is an ethical and member owned funeral director, serving bereaved families in Bedford and the surrounding area with care, respect and clarity.

Latest Verified Reviews

John Follett 11th Mar 2024

Lovely professional service and respectful at all times, went above and beyond to help with the planning. The conductor on the day was flawless, traditional and extremely professional thank you

Brenda Lynn 11th Mar 2024

Very helpful and considerate lovely lady Terry

Pauline Abram 4th Mar 2024

Everything went smoothly from arrangement by Terry to funeral director Killian, who called me the day before to make sure arrangements were as I wanted. He was very patient with dads grandchildren who was carrying the coffin and stayed at the end to make sure we was happy with how the service had gone. Ashes were ready within 4 days. Thank you for your all your help. 

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

80 Ampthill Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 9HP

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 01234 230080

About Us

Bedford Funeralcare is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Bedfordshire. Co-op Funeralcare is the UK’s largest funeral services provider, with a long history of proudly serving the local community. They are owned by their members and promise to always keep you at the heart of their service when helping you to arrange a funeral. You will be treated with care and respect, ensuring that you have both clarity and reassurance that every choice you make is the best one for you.

Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, Bedford Funeralcare can help you plan the perfect goodbye. You can choose from a wide range of coffins, from traditional woods to eco-friendly alternatives such as bamboo, wicker or even cardboard.

Their Bedford funeral home can provide a wide choice of funeral vehicles, from traditional hearses and limousines, to a horse and carriage. The Co-operative work with the country's largest florist, meaning that every kind of floral tribute will be available to you.

As well as providing funeral services in Bedford, Bedford Funeralcare take a positive, active role in the community, giving back to those in the local area through support programs and outreach to other local businesses. Community is at the heart of every Co-operative branch.

During weekdays, Bedford Funeralcare in Bedfordshire is open from 09:00 - 17:00. If you need help outside of these hours, there is a 24-hour phone service you can call. Visiting hours on the weekend can also be arranged by appointment.

Telephone Bedford Funeralcare today to find out more about the services they provide, and begin arranging the perfect farewell for your loved one. Their team of professionals are on hand to listen, advise and guide you through all your options, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 John Follett 11th Mar 2024

    Lovely professional service and respectful at all times, went above and beyond to help with the planning. The conductor on the day was flawless, traditional and extremely professional thank you

  • 5 Brenda Lynn 11th Mar 2024

    Very helpful and considerate lovely lady Terry

  • 5 Pauline Abram 4th Mar 2024

    Everything went smoothly from arrangement by Terry to funeral director Killian, who called me the day before to make sure arrangements were as I wanted. He was very patient with dads grandchildren who was carrying the coffin and stayed at the end to make sure we was happy with how the service had gone. Ashes were ready within 4 days. Thank you for your all your help. 

  • 5 Valerie Stone 26th Feb 2024

    Can't quibble, they did excellent job.

  • 5 Sharon Draper 21st Feb 2024

    Very pleased with funeral and the service. Highly recommend 

    Many thanks 

  • 5 Beryl Peek 19th Feb 2024

    Our family were very pleased with the services provided for my Stepdad's funeral. They were very professional in every aspect from arranging the service through to the returning us to the wake. Highly recommended.

  • 5 Kim Chapman 19th Feb 2024

    Great service and really helped throughout the whole process

  • 4 Jenny Watts 13th Feb 2024

    Very good service,made the whole experience a lot easier to cope with. Thank you x

  • 5 Debbie Broadhurst 13th Nov 2023

    The service we received at the meeting was excellent. 
    We would certainly use their services again.

  • 5 Anette Murphy 30th Oct 2023

    Terry in the offices . Was very helpful to us . And Cameron was very good on the day . 
    Thank you all
    So much. 

  • 4 Paul Turton 23rd Oct 2023

    Very good service, and we were very touched by the service on the day that the Doncaster branch provided

  • 5 Ros Thornhill 16th Oct 2023

    The ladies gave us everything we needed, were understanding & supportive & on the day of the funeral the lady funeral director there with us, was amazing!!! Sorry can’t remember your name ❤️ 
    You made the day much more bearable 
    Thorough recommended xx

  • 5 Kendall Joel 16th Oct 2023

    Terry and Andy were exceptional in looking after me and what I wanted for my husbands funeral. They showed they cared and this gave me great comfort in my time of need. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they kept me updated with any information needed daily.

    THANK YOU Terry and Andy

  • 5 Tracey Lack 9th Oct 2023

    I was so glad my mother had a prepaid plan, the Co op in Bedford were wonderful throughout. The office staff, Steph, Terry and Andrew were very patient and caring, making sure that I had enough time to make all relevant decisions. It wasn't just the funeral they were supportive with, every day life had been quite traumatic and this was also an area they were understanding of
    Helping me with Order of service and being very supportive during the Chapel of rest viewings with my lovely Mum.
    Cameron was our Director of the day and he gave considerable thought and understanding of our unique circumstances.
    I will happily recommend to others.

  • 1 Ann George 25th Sep 2023

    Initial arrangements were dealt with well, but the burial was distressing and chaotic.
    We were kept waiting more than twenty minutes,alongside the hearse,for the arrival of the pall -bearers. We had to advise on the whereabouts of the grave. The pall -bearers struggled to maintain the weight of the coffin and it was tilted a number of times with a terrifying dip whilst lowering,which sent my dozen red roses into the grave to be squashed !
    I was numb with fear,it was a total nightmare,instead of the dignified romantic goodbye he deserved. A George

  • 5 Helen Till 25th Sep 2023

    Such wonderful people, that made the process simple, respectful and all in all a beautiful day to remember and celebrate the life of our loved one. The staff were always professional and polite but so friendly. Nothing was too much and ensuring things were done was paramount. I couldn’t be any more grateful for the care they gave my mother in her passing. 

  • 4 William Paul Owen 11th Sep 2023

    All done very quickly, only met one person who was very sympathetic and professional, no complaints!

  • 5 Lynne Umlauf 21st Aug 2023

    Thank you for your compassion, assistance & kindness shown to my late cousin Sheila & to myself & my father.
    Very professional, very approachable, very thoughtful.
    Many many thanks

  • 5 Paul Brown 25th Jul 2023

    Could not be better.
    Professional with dignity and respect.

  • 5 Shiv Sharma 10th Jul 2023

    Mark was absolutely great from start to finish. Even to organising the finer details. Mark is very empathetic and supporting to the whole situation and was able to meet every details needed to make it a great send off. Also he was supporting throughout the day and took every step to keep everything together and guiding everyone also. Would most definitely recommend his services.  

  • 4 Peter Foster 10th Jul 2023

    The initial contact was a bit shaky but after meeting face to face everything went well

  • 5 Lynne Collins 27th Feb 2023

    We received excellent service from all the staff from the very beginning until the end. Everyone we dealt with was very kind, helpful and understanding at a very stressful time in our lives. 

  • 5 Glenis Newman 20th Feb 2023

    The whole process went through very smoothly. I was informed of every process as it happened.

  • 5 Ian Dixon 20th Feb 2023

    Very impressed with the way the whole process was handled form initial chat to agreeing the final details. The day itself could not have gone better and I greatly appreciated the support of Lesley, Harry and the team.

  • 5 Sue Brown 30th Jan 2023

    The whole team where friendly and helpful at the same time professional.

Address
80 Ampthill Road
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK42 9HP

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

John Follett 11th Mar 2024

Lovely professional service and respectful at all times, went above and beyond to help with the planning. The conductor on the day was flawless, traditional and extremely professional thank you

Brenda Lynn 11th Mar 2024

Very helpful and considerate lovely lady Terry

Pauline Abram 4th Mar 2024

Everything went smoothly from arrangement by Terry to funeral director Killian, who called me the day before to make sure arrangements were as I wanted. He was very patient with dads grandchildren who was carrying the coffin and stayed at the end to make sure we was happy with how the service had gone. Ashes were ready within 4 days. Thank you for your all your help. 

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