Co-op Funeralcare, Downend

301 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Claire Dymock 1st Aug 2023

Very professional and respectful.

Samantha Fry 1st Aug 2023

From start to finish the whole team were absolutely amazing, so kind and had fun with us as a family, we didn’t want doom and gloom, that wasn’t who our dad was, he lived 90 wonderful years and that needed to be celebrated. Thank you all so much. 

Philip Martin 31st Jul 2023

Very professional. Very supportive and caring. Made a difficult process bearable. And officiated with respect and sensitivity. A very positive experience. Well done.

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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

1 Cleeve wood Road
Downend
Bristol
BS16 2SF

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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: 0117 463 0053

About Us

Co-op Funeralcare, Downend is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Bristol. 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, Co-op Funeralcare, Downend 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 Downend 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 Downend, Co-op Funeralcare, Downend 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, Co-op Funeralcare, Downend in Bristol 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 Co-op Funeralcare, Downend 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 Claire Dymock 1st Aug 2023

    Very professional and respectful.

  • 5 Samantha Fry 1st Aug 2023

    From start to finish the whole team were absolutely amazing, so kind and had fun with us as a family, we didn’t want doom and gloom, that wasn’t who our dad was, he lived 90 wonderful years and that needed to be celebrated. Thank you all so much. 

  • 5 Philip Martin 31st Jul 2023

    Very professional.
    Very supportive and caring.
    Made a difficult process bearable.
    And officiated with respect and sensitivity.
    A very positive experience.
    Well done.

  • 5 Dawn Sanderson 27th Jul 2023

    Mike and his team at the Co Op Funeral services were compassionate, caring and kind and very supportive to us. We would highly recommend them. Thank you for looking after our beloved mum and us at this difficult time. 

  • 5 Angela Masey 17th Jul 2023

    Very caring and couldn't do enough for me and my sister at such a difficult time thankyou to Maddie xx

  • 5 Steve Tainton 17th Jul 2023

    Everything was taken care of in every aspect.The service was lovely .we couldn't of asked for anymore.

  • 5 Pat Curtin 10th Jul 2023

    Very professional caring and helpful in every way. Made a difficult time easier to manage. Thank you 

  • 5 Sean Peacock 10th Jul 2023

    Lynne and the Cooperative Downend funeral care team were helpful, considerate, and excellent guides through the funeral planning process.

  • 5 Christine Lawson 1st Jul 2023

    The service my family and I received was professional and efficient. But most importantly the staff were kind, understanding and patient. Nothing was too much trouble for both Maddie and Mike. The service we received was quality, even the order of service was beautifully presented. Thank you for taking away of the worry of the arrangements, the anxiety and looking after us, at a very sad time.

  • 4 Tim Clouter 26th Jun 2023

    Thanks to Co-op Funeral care for arranging my late mothers funeral. It all ran very smoothly without any hitches and was a very fitting way to say goodbye to our dear mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend.

  • 5 Barbara Bees 20th Jun 2023

    So kind, helpful and professional.

  • 5 Helen Purvis 19th Jun 2023

    Excellent service very kind and helpful.

  • 5 Jan Stroud 19th Jun 2023

    The whole process from start to finish was impeccable. The staff were kind and compassionate. In particular Maddy who helped us each step of the way.
    Forever Greatful.

  • 5 Mike Knight 19th Jun 2023

    A Top Class Service, a stressful time was made a Total Worry Free Time throughout everything that was involved with the Funeral. Thank you CO-OP FUNERALCARE. ( So efficient )

  • 4 Joanna Bright 19th Jun 2023

    Friendly and professional service with options clearly explained and no pressure to make instant decisions. Staff were very caring towards my 83 year old mother who was dealing with the loss of my dad. 

  • 5 Ian Archard 19th Jun 2023

    We were very pleased with the service received. The staff organised mum's funeral with great professionalism and care, while always being kind and sympathetic to family members.

  • 5 Martyn Rees 19th Jun 2023

    I just wish that I could review with more than 5 stars - superb service, compassion, understanding and support through every stage from Michael and the team 

  • 5 Michael Warr 27th Feb 2023

    Very professional service. Helped at every stage with advice and supported the family  with regular updates. Nothing was too much trouble and the whole process went very smoothly.

  • 5 Lynne Ellis 27th Feb 2023

    My husband’s funeral was beautiful. Everything I asked for was done efficiently & sympathetically. The staff, especially Mike are very helpful. The flowers were amazing & it was a perfect send off for an incredible man. 
    Thank you Co-Op Downend

  • 5 Rose-Anne Bateman 27th Feb 2023

    Patient and kind and very efficient. Their knowledge and experience was very obvious and much appreciated at a time when it was hard to think straight.

  • 5 Edward Lissmore 26th Feb 2023

    The standard of Service from the Co Op funeral team was outstanding very caring,compassionate and supportive all our needs and wishes were met we would not hesitate to recommend.

  • 5 Carol Smith 22nd Feb 2023

    Excellently organised.    Felt very personalised and cared for.     Far superior to Gulwell’s which we had unfortunately used twice prior to the Co op. 

  • 5 Lorraine Williams 20th Feb 2023

    No issues at all with the experience.

  • 5 Alberto Spinelli 20th Feb 2023

    Lovely service a big thank you God bless you all 

  • 5 Gary Overton 20th Feb 2023

    They take on all the worries at a time you don’t need 

Address
1 Cleeve wood Road
Downend
Bristol
BS16 2SF

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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

Claire Dymock 1st Aug 2023

Very professional and respectful.

Samantha Fry 1st Aug 2023

From start to finish the whole team were absolutely amazing, so kind and had fun with us as a family, we didn’t want doom and gloom, that wasn’t who our dad was, he lived 90 wonderful years and that needed to be celebrated. Thank you all so much. 

Philip Martin 31st Jul 2023

Very professional. Very supportive and caring. Made a difficult process bearable. And officiated with respect and sensitivity. A very positive experience. Well done.

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