Handforth Funeralcare

50 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Rachel Waddington 26th Mar 2024

Very reassuring, empathetic and considerate staff. We felt they went the extra mile.

Louise Jones 25th Mar 2024

Very caring very professional would use them again

Catherine Vout 26th Feb 2024

The compassion and understanding shown by David and Michelle was very much appreciated. Director Alison was similarly compassionate and professional. I could not fault the service given by Handforth Funeralcare and would strongly recommend to others.

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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

117 Wilmslow Road
Handforth
Cheshire
SK9 3ER

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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: 01625 462336

About Us

Handforth Funeralcare is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Cheshire. 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, Handforth 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 Handforth 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 Handforth, Handforth 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, Handforth Funeralcare in Cheshire 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 Handforth 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 Rachel Waddington 26th Mar 2024

    Very reassuring, empathetic and considerate staff.
    We felt they went the extra mile.

  • 5 Louise Jones 25th Mar 2024

    Very caring very professional would use them again

  • 5 Catherine Vout 26th Feb 2024

    The compassion and understanding shown by David and Michelle was very much appreciated. Director Alison was similarly compassionate and professional. I could not fault the service given by Handforth Funeralcare and would strongly recommend to others.

  • 5 Lynn Hatton 18th Feb 2024

    Friendly, professional, lovely people. Thank you for your help at a very difficult time.

  • 5 Hazel Holyoak 5th Feb 2024

    Lovely service from co op staff very respectful and helpful would recommend co op funeral to friends and family
    Regards: H Holyoak 

  • 5 Richard Blake 22nd Jan 2024

    Sympathetic service

  • 5 John Bardsley 8th Jan 2024

    Such a lovely and caring service would recommend to anyone David and his staff were 1st class

    many thanks again John Bardsley & Family

  • 5 Joanne Barnes 2nd Jan 2024

    What can I say about The team at Handforth . Amazing. Nothing was to much trouble for David and Alison. Everything went as it should. I as really impressed with the service they gave. With so much Care. I cannot praise them enough. So much do, that myself and my Husband are talking about pre paying our own Funerals. Thank you once again

  • 5 David Baynes 19th Dec 2023

    I cannot speak highly enough about the service that we received from David, Alison and the rest of the team at Handforth Funeral Care. They were with us every step of the way. Always available to answer questions whether by phone or email. My family felt so looked after by them after the death of our mother. I would recommend them to everyone. The service we received was absolutely excellent. A HUGE "Thank You" to them.

  • 5 Jane Hewitt 18th Dec 2023

    This was an excellent service at such a stressful time for me. David Hopkin was so helpful & reassuring when I was clueless as to where to start with my Mums funeral arrangements. Emily Barton the Celebrant was lovely & just captured my Mum perfectly. Alison who lead the cortege was lovely & very kind. I can't praise everyone enough. Thank you.

  • 5 Sydney Clayton 5th Dec 2023

    Everything went very well they were all very caring and kind David Alison and Suzy were always on hand any time night or day lovely service and Stephen had a great send off would definitely recommend 

  • 5 Anne Moore 5th Dec 2023

    I contacted Cooperative Funeralcare following the recent death of my husband. I was treated with such respect and kindness throughout the whole process. Everything was explained in detail which made the whole experience at such a sad time so much more bearable. Many thanks to David for all his help

  • 5 Fiona Price 22nd Nov 2023

    Very happy with service provided

  • 5 Derek Pay 15th Nov 2023

    New experience for myself & my son Nigel. The help, guidance & consideration we received was outstanding. Nothing was too much trouble, all backed up by David Qualitar, in presenting the actual Service of remembrance for my Wife.
    Comments by our family members also made the experience memorable for all involved.
    Our thanks to everyone

  • 4 Jane Clarkson 16th Oct 2023

    Lovley people very caring and very professional

  • 5 Yvonne Moolgavkar 4th Oct 2023

    They  was excellent I give them 10out10 for what they did for my mum they kept me updated  all the time I thank you all so much                                    Yvonne Moolgavkar  xxx thank once again 

  • 5 Lorrayne Gracie 14th Aug 2023

    Right from the outset the staff(David,Alison and Susie) were so kind and sympathetic and really looked after us especially my elderly mum. 
    The arrangements went smoothly and I felt they cared very much that everything was in place. Thank you all. 

  • 5 Michael Holloway 30th Jul 2023

    It was very nicely arranged, and we were very well look after. Thank you.

  • 5 David Evans 3rd Jul 2023

    We were taken through a very emotional time with great empathy and care.

    Allison, the funeral director, was with us every step of the way from our first meeting to the actual funeral.

    The service and care we received from the Coop was of a very high standard.

  • 5 Veronica Croston 2nd Jul 2023

    Attention to detail kind and caring staff thank you Alinson David and Sue.

  • 5 Paul Holdsworth 28th Feb 2023

    Every moment of the arrangements for the cremation of my wife to the day and after, was carried out in a very caring and professional manner. I would like to thank all the members of staff at the Handforth branch for making our day of the funeral go off really well. Once again thank you. Regards Paul Holdsworth.

  • 5 Judith Gillibrand 21st Feb 2023

    Fabulous service delivered by all the team

  • 5 Allan Woodhouse 20th Feb 2023

    Fantastic service & help throughout. 
    Thank you so much for making a difficult day so much easier x

  • 5 Christopher Kearney 24th Jan 2023

    The service I received was first class in every way; all matters were dealt with in a very professional manner, for which, I will be eternally grateful.

  • 5 Sima Shokrollahi 16th Jan 2023

    Excellent service right from the start.

Address
117 Wilmslow Road
Handforth
Cheshire
SK9 3ER

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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

Rachel Waddington 26th Mar 2024

Very reassuring, empathetic and considerate staff. We felt they went the extra mile.

Louise Jones 25th Mar 2024

Very caring very professional would use them again

Catherine Vout 26th Feb 2024

The compassion and understanding shown by David and Michelle was very much appreciated. Director Alison was similarly compassionate and professional. I could not fault the service given by Handforth Funeralcare and would strongly recommend to others.

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