Co-op Funeralcare, Stanley

138 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Francis Darwood 30th Aug 2023

From start to finish our Dad was taken care of, as if he was their own. Nothing was too much trouble. They went out of their way to make sure we were all well and if we needed any help, or just a chat, we could call in.  There’s a reason why they’re named The Co-op FuneralCARE.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! The Darwood Family. 

Jean Palmer 29th Aug 2023

The only negative comment we have as a family was on the meeting to discuss the funeral we were kept In reception, mam was clearly distressed and people coming in for their own viewings could see this, we feel that more privacy is required. 

Susan Addison 21st Aug 2023

Stanley Co op funeral services gave me so much help, and support in such a caring way. The funeral was excellently arranged and executed. I highly recommend this service to anyone.

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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

High Street
Stanley
County Durham
DH9 0NX

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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: 01207 265779

About Us

Co-op Funeralcare, Stanley 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, Stanley 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 Stanley 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 Stanley, Co-op Funeralcare, Stanley 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, Stanley 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, Stanley 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 Francis Darwood 30th Aug 2023

    From start to finish our Dad was taken care of, as if he was their own. Nothing was too much trouble. They went out of their way to make sure we were all well and if we needed any help, or just a chat, we could call in. 
    There’s a reason why they’re named The Co-op FuneralCARE. 
    Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
    The Darwood Family. 

  • 4 Jean Palmer 29th Aug 2023

    The only negative comment we have as a family was on the meeting to discuss the funeral we were kept In reception, mam was clearly distressed and people coming in for their own viewings could see this, we feel that more privacy is required. 

  • 5 Susan Addison 21st Aug 2023

    Stanley Co op funeral services gave me so much help, and support in such a caring way. The funeral was excellently arranged and executed. I highly recommend this service to anyone.

  • 5 Angela Bartle 21st Aug 2023

    Good service from the local branch. Just one issue- calls always being diverted to Manchester central team - which makes it really difficult for family to make arrangements to see family member in chapel of rest . 

  • 5 Linda Marshall 14th Aug 2023

    From first contact to leaving us at the celebration event the Service Empathy and Support from the whole Team was first class. Forever grateful 

  • 5 Lindsay Jackson 7th Aug 2023

    Tracy and the team were very caring and supportive.

    Everything went to plan and we only had a few weeks to plan.  Very impressed with the service and will definitely use again if need these services in the future.

    Thanks to all the staff at Stanley!

    Lindsay Jackson 

  • 5 Rosaline Connolly 24th Jul 2023

    The service was lovely. The celebrant was excellent and all arrangements went smoothly. 

  • 5 Lesley Honey 24th Jul 2023

    Very happy with them . They are polite respctful & considerate

  • 5 Gillian Guess 10th Jul 2023

    Lovely and friendly and very professional and caring where you are needing support the must 

  • 5 Janis Green 1st Jul 2023

    My mother's plan had been taken out some years ago. We met with the funeral director who explained the subsequent changes required due to the age of the plan. At no point did we feel there was anything but care and consideration given to the suggestions for the changes. All of which were most acceptable. On the day of the funeral the arrangements were smoothly executed with due reverance and respect at all times. Our only reservation is with the period of time it took before my mother was laid in the Chapel of Rest, which was longer than indicated.

  • 5 Kevin Skaife 30th Jun 2023

    All staff were helpful and supportive.

  • 5 Karen Beadling 30th Jun 2023

    The co op I could not have asked for anymore care and help and nothing was a problem or trouble to them especially Joanne Blair and Paul, the only let down was Ian the humanist who I had to chase for details of what was going to be said about Keith, it was 6.40 the
    Night before the funeral I was told of the contents as when he came out wed week before funeral he said was away for a couple of days and would be in touch the following mon or tues, when he did ring me and read it had wrong names, I asked for an email or what was said and he said couldn’t have till after the funeral why don’t know and as to date still do t have it and it is 2 weeks today since the funeral, but once again the co op staff were brilliant and made it a
    Nice send off for Keith thanks 

  • 5 Aileen Mcdonald 19th Jun 2023

    So pleased we made the right decision from co-op funeral care, to organise mams funeral. The respect, care and attention was second to none. We cannot thank the whole team enough.

  • 5 Ian Hunt 27th Feb 2023

    A very professional service.

  • 5 Colin Grant 21st Feb 2023

    Coop was very friendly and helpful 

  • 5 John Murphy 20th Feb 2023

    Everything good except the system where calls are diverted to a Manchester call centre when the Stanley office lines are busy - this happened more than once. Would be more customer centric having a mobile # for the funeral director where they either answer the call or it goes directly to their voicemail. 

  • 5 Angela Cain 20th Feb 2023

    Thank you very much  for the very professional caring and compassionate service by all involved with our mams funeral from start to finish it made a very sad situation a lot easier to deal with. Thank you 🙏 

  • 5 Joan Graham 20th Feb 2023

    The service we received from coop funerals was excellent and the staff are so friendly and helpful .

  • 4 Jane Spraggon 20th Feb 2023

    Very good service

  • 5 Paul Christie 20th Feb 2023

    Excellent service, Barbara is wonderful and very knowledgeable about all funerals. Thank you for your support and patience, paul and me 

  • 5 Patricia Tremble 6th Feb 2023

    This was the 2nd funeral I have had to arrange in less than a year and both times the service has been excellent. The staff at the Stanley branch are professional and compassionate and made what is a stressful time very bareable. Thank you so much.

  • 5 Tony Young 6th Feb 2023

    Very friendly staff and everything went through without any problems.

  • 5 Amanda Evans 6th Feb 2023

    Brilliant care and compassion helping provide a perfect funeral.Could'nt praise the Co op highly enough.

  • 5 Christine Franklin 6th Feb 2023

    Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish could not of asked for more to the ladies on the reception desk at Stanley and our director Gary absolutely great service thank you 

  • 5 John Yellowley 2nd Feb 2023

    Excellent, very caring and prifessional service.

    Guidance and much needed support was there throughout the process and after, special thank you to Lynn, her call after the funeral to ask how we were and had everything been okay was lovely.

    Special thank you to Gary , so supportive on the day of the funeral

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Address
High Street
Stanley
County Durham
DH9 0NX

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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

Francis Darwood 30th Aug 2023

From start to finish our Dad was taken care of, as if he was their own. Nothing was too much trouble. They went out of their way to make sure we were all well and if we needed any help, or just a chat, we could call in.  There’s a reason why they’re named The Co-op FuneralCARE.  Thank you from the bottom of our hearts! The Darwood Family. 

Jean Palmer 29th Aug 2023

The only negative comment we have as a family was on the meeting to discuss the funeral we were kept In reception, mam was clearly distressed and people coming in for their own viewings could see this, we feel that more privacy is required. 

Susan Addison 21st Aug 2023

Stanley Co op funeral services gave me so much help, and support in such a caring way. The funeral was excellently arranged and executed. I highly recommend this service to anyone.

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