Co-op Funeralcare, Birtley

35 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Sarah Birleson 21st Mar 2022

Thank you for everything you done for my dad Bryan Bradley you made him look like himself can’t thank you all enough 

Geoff Pope 21st Mar 2022

The coop birtley supported my fathers funeral almost 5 years ago and this last week my mothers funeral.  Emily and Katherine were wonderful. On both occasions the coop staff were friendly supportive and professional. Everything was handled and ran very smoothly on the day. In addition they linked me up with Gareth  our local vicar who was equally wonderful. From my experience I am happy to recommend the coop funeral Care.

Lesley Pulman 17th Mar 2022

Although everything had to be done by phone we were very happy with the service in all aspects 

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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

13 Durham Road
Birtley
County Durham
DH3 1JS

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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: 0191 743 0289

About Us

Co-op Funeralcare, Birtley is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in County Durham. 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, Birtley 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 Birtley 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 Birtley, Co-op Funeralcare, Birtley 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, Birtley in County Durham 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, Birtley 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 Sarah Birleson 21st Mar 2022

    Thank you for everything you done for my dad Bryan Bradley you made him look like himself can’t thank you all enough 

  • 5 Geoff Pope 21st Mar 2022

    The coop birtley supported my fathers funeral almost 5 years ago and this last week my mothers funeral.  Emily and Katherine were wonderful. On both occasions the coop staff were friendly supportive and professional. Everything was handled and ran very smoothly on the day. In addition they linked me up with Gareth  our local vicar who was equally wonderful. From my experience I am happy to recommend the coop funeral Care.

  • 5 Lesley Pulman 17th Mar 2022

    Although everything had to be done by phone we were very happy with the service in all aspects 

  • 5 Kenneth Robert Armstrong 28th Feb 2022

    Alans funeral went according to plan despite the many setbacks of 3 staff contracting Covid , problems obtaining a hearse from Sherburn believe it or not , and a slow puncture to boot..
    All in all Phil coped with it all and paid an honouable tribute to Alan when the hearse passed Alans house . Phil had the assistance of a very able stand-in driver and Alan would have indeed have been proud of the occasion .
    The 'service' was conducted excellently by Hilary and was appreciated by all attendees

    Thank you all so much for making the day one which will remain in many peoples memories .

  • 4 David Jason Robinson 21st Feb 2022

    Very professional and helpful throughout the process of organising and delivery of the funeral package selected.

  • 5 Robert Telford 17th Jan 2022

    The staff at funeralcare were extremely helpful at a difficult time. The funeral was scheduled during the height of covid and over the Xmas period and at a time when they had a lot of staff off with Covid . However they still managed to arrange the funeral to our requirements. 
    The funeral itself ran like clockwork with everything working without a hitch and with great support for my grieving and infirm mother
    I would have no hesitation in recommending funeralcare to friends and family

  • 5 Stephen Sweet 11th Jan 2022

    Very helpful and really friendly people.

  • 5 Elaine Bruce 21st Dec 2021

    Very helpful friendly and understanding at this difficult time

  • 5 Thomas Maddison Simpson 13th Dec 2021

    Exceptional service throughout.

    Thank you to Phil, Emily and Alison you helped us through a very difficult time.

    Highly recommend.

  • 5 Sheena Pearce 23rd Nov 2021

    At a time of immense grief and sudden loss of my husband I cannot thank all the staff I dealt with at Birtley sufficiently to express my gratitude for dealing with the situation and sensitivity shown to myself in the most sympathetic and compassionate manner yet guiding us through those necessary and practical arrangements that have to be made at such times.  Without exception they were all wonderful and made me feel that I could approach them at any time with a query and it was never a problem.
    Most certainly I would not hesitate to recommend their services should I be asked who to go to in similar circumstances.

    Sheena Pearce

Address
13 Durham Road
Birtley
County Durham
DH3 1JS

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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

Sarah Birleson 21st Mar 2022

Thank you for everything you done for my dad Bryan Bradley you made him look like himself can’t thank you all enough 

Geoff Pope 21st Mar 2022

The coop birtley supported my fathers funeral almost 5 years ago and this last week my mothers funeral.  Emily and Katherine were wonderful. On both occasions the coop staff were friendly supportive and professional. Everything was handled and ran very smoothly on the day. In addition they linked me up with Gareth  our local vicar who was equally wonderful. From my experience I am happy to recommend the coop funeral Care.

Lesley Pulman 17th Mar 2022

Although everything had to be done by phone we were very happy with the service in all aspects 

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