Reading Funeralcare

69 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Janice Low 8th Aug 2022

I really cannot praise you people enough, for all your help and understanding particularly Toniann, and not forgetting Sophie who was so willing to help me time and time again and also Elizabeth at the Tilehurst branch. Also not forgetting Dean advising me the day before Serena's funeral and what a star on the day when he delayed commencement of the funeral for a short while to allow a family mourner to arrive. It was to no avail as that mourner was trapped in stationary traffic on the M4 for 1hr 20m which meant he sadly missed his sister's funeral. Thanks Dean for your help in that regard. Also a huge thank you to Trudi Yeatman who was just a wonderful Celebrant, kind, caring, understand-ing and compassionate.

Julie Hannah 8th Aug 2022

Such care and compassion for the family and the deceased. Well presented great team and really kind and caring. Thankyou so much for all your help at this difficult time  . Yours Julie x

Melanie Cole 22nd Jul 2022

Courier very pleasant, however ashes took longer than expected to arrive ie. Cremation on the 27th and ashes delivered on 20th July

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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

10 Portman Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG30 1EA

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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: 0118 230 9775

About Us

Reading Funeralcare is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Berkshire. 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, Reading 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 Reading 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 Reading, Reading 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, Reading Funeralcare in Berkshire 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 Reading 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 Janice Low 8th Aug 2022

    I really cannot praise you people enough, for all your help and understanding particularly Toniann, and not forgetting Sophie who was so willing to help me time and time again and also Elizabeth at the Tilehurst branch. Also not forgetting Dean advising me the day before Serena's funeral and what a star on the day when he delayed commencement of the funeral for a short while to allow a family mourner to arrive. It was to no avail as that mourner was trapped in stationary traffic on the M4 for 1hr 20m which meant he sadly missed his sister's funeral. Thanks Dean for your help in that regard. Also a huge thank you to Trudi Yeatman who was just a wonderful Celebrant, kind, caring, understand-ing and compassionate.

  • 5 Julie Hannah 8th Aug 2022

    Such care and compassion for the family and the deceased. Well presented great team and really kind and caring.

    Thankyou so much for all your help at this difficult time 
    .

    Yours Julie x

  • 4 Melanie Cole 22nd Jul 2022

    Courier very pleasant, however ashes took longer than expected to arrive ie. Cremation on the 27th and ashes delivered on 20th July

  • 5 Dorothy Burnham 11th Jul 2022

    Everyone was very kind and helpful. 

  • 5 Jean Rose 11th Jul 2022

    They were helpful in every way possible , offering guidance when I wasn’t sure if the procedure , especially as I was negotiating it from a distance . 

  • 5 Paula Hubbard 11th Jul 2022

    Lovely team of people. Nothing was too much trouble.
    A special thanks to Toniann, Alistair and Kate for their help with my family at the worst time ever and for making everything we asked for happen to give Nigel the most amazing send off

  • 5 Sasha Smith 27th Jun 2022

    Amazing from start to finish. The day was perfect. Thank you to everyone that made it the best funeral for Mum 

  • 5 Kevin John 20th Jun 2022

    Alistair, Toniann & team at Reading were very professional and looked after us at this sensitive time.
    I would fully recommend them

  • 5 Nora Phillips 13th Jun 2022

    Their services were very professional from start to finish. Thank you. 

  • 5 Steve Allen 13th Jun 2022

    I found them very thoughtful and caring at such a time of such realisation that the person you knew had died 
    As at that time it does hit home that they have gone 

  • 4 Elaine Friday 22nd Feb 2022

    Friendly, helpful and efficient

  • 5 Brian Caswell 14th Feb 2022

    I’m not in the habit of writing reviews, but on this occasion I feel I need to share our experience. Alistair Walker and his team took over my sisters arrangements after we were experiencing difficulties with  another provider.
    The difference was immediately and obviously improved. Alastair instilled the confidence and care one would hope to receive during this difficult period. His constant communication and level of compassion and delicacy was felt throughout his service. This was greatly appreciated and needed. It was a pleasure working with Alastair and his guidance and pace was respectful and reassuring during this time.
    Reflecting back, I’m so happy we had the opportunity to give my sister a service that was fitting and lead by the respectful Reading staff. His ability to listen, offer and execute such a service will help us all peacefully remember this day.
    I would highly recommend this team and director.
    Thanks again Alastair and team for your professional and   personal service.
    Brian and family. 

  • 5 Sima Bryant 11th Jan 2022

    Would definately recommend.

  • 1 Anita Spencer 4th Jan 2022

    There is not enough space too write how appalling this service was.

  • 4 David Brown 29th Dec 2021

    All arrangements went ahead as planned with the help of CO-OP Funeral Care - highly recommended.

  • 5 Ian Kingdon 29th Dec 2021

    Absolutely brilliant from start until end very thought full and really helpful, Helen who dealt with me from the start and the great funeral director who I'm sorry can't remember his name was such a gentleman! Also the the lady trudi spelt with a i , who led the service , thank you very much

  • 5 Anita Brighton 6th Dec 2021

    We were very happy with the service and everyone of the staff were very friendly and helpful 

  • 4 Anne Bingham 6th Dec 2021

    All the staff were very caring and understanding. Achieved the funeral service I wanted and all went well on the day.

  • 4 Roger Butler 3rd Dec 2021

    At a difficult time when they were rushed off their feet they presented an authoritative and calm guiding hand throughout the arranging, and carrying out of Gill's funeral, allowing the mourners to focus on their response to the loss of their friend

Address
10 Portman Road
Reading
Berkshire
RG30 1EA

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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

Janice Low 8th Aug 2022

I really cannot praise you people enough, for all your help and understanding particularly Toniann, and not forgetting Sophie who was so willing to help me time and time again and also Elizabeth at the Tilehurst branch. Also not forgetting Dean advising me the day before Serena's funeral and what a star on the day when he delayed commencement of the funeral for a short while to allow a family mourner to arrive. It was to no avail as that mourner was trapped in stationary traffic on the M4 for 1hr 20m which meant he sadly missed his sister's funeral. Thanks Dean for your help in that regard. Also a huge thank you to Trudi Yeatman who was just a wonderful Celebrant, kind, caring, understand-ing and compassionate.

Julie Hannah 8th Aug 2022

Such care and compassion for the family and the deceased. Well presented great team and really kind and caring. Thankyou so much for all your help at this difficult time  . Yours Julie x

Melanie Cole 22nd Jul 2022

Courier very pleasant, however ashes took longer than expected to arrive ie. Cremation on the 27th and ashes delivered on 20th July

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