Co-op Funeralcare, Torquay

184 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Ann Lloyd 31st Oct 2022

Very professional but very kind and caring 

Lionel Digby 25th Oct 2022

Very caring …thank you so much.

Fay James 11th Oct 2022

Torquay co op funeral care are absolutely fantastic , we arrived at the funeral parlor at 9am , had not booked appointment as was asking advice . Was welcomed in with open arms and a cup of coffee . Wendy sat us down with Wendy’s calming nature and understanding talked us through the process . Comforting us all the way . Nothing was a problem for Wendy . Paula kept on bringing us coffee . And also very professional . At this point we knew Wendy and her team were the perfect people to carry out my mums funeral service . Gary led mums service the day of the funeral and what a fantastic man . Couldn’t have hoped for a better person to walk in front of the hearse . With professionalism at his job . Several times I had to call the torquay co-op funeral parlor . To make changes . Which was never a problem to this team . Brian was always lovely on phone . We used the celebrant Charles Russell . And would also 150 percent recommend . Fantastic guy . Who expresses lovely words . Mum would have been so proud of everyone who went far and beyond at co op to make her send off so special . Thankyou again so much xxxx kind regards terry and fay xxxx

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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

Moorview Funeral Home
79-85 Barton Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 7NY

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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: 01803 308509

About Us

Co-op Funeralcare, Torquay is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Devon. 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, Torquay 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 Torquay 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 Torquay, Co-op Funeralcare, Torquay 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, Torquay in Devon 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, Torquay 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 Ann Lloyd 31st Oct 2022

    Very professional but very kind and caring 

  • 5 Lionel Digby 25th Oct 2022

    Very caring …thank you so much.

  • 5 Fay James 11th Oct 2022

    Torquay co op funeral care are absolutely fantastic , we arrived at the funeral parlor at 9am , had not booked appointment as was asking advice . Was welcomed in with open arms and a cup of coffee . Wendy sat us down with Wendy’s calming nature and understanding talked us through the process . Comforting us all the way . Nothing was a problem for Wendy . Paula kept on bringing us coffee . And also very professional . At this point we knew Wendy and her team were the perfect people to carry out my mums funeral service . Gary led mums service the day of the funeral and what a fantastic man . Couldn’t have hoped for a better person to walk in front of the hearse . With professionalism at his job . Several times I had to call the torquay co-op funeral parlor . To make changes . Which was never a problem to this team . Brian was always lovely on phone . We used the celebrant Charles Russell . And would also 150 percent recommend . Fantastic guy . Who expresses lovely words . Mum would have been so proud of everyone who went far and beyond at co op to make her send off so special . Thankyou again so much xxxx kind regards terry and fay xxxx

  • 5 Farzaneh Clarke 3rd Oct 2022

    Words cannot express my gratiude for the excelent service we received during this very sad times.

    My beloved late husband Alan Clarke was looked after extremely well and with respect by Gary, Wendy,Charles, Paula and the team at the Co-Op Funeal care teamat Barton Road, Torquay.

    Myself and my family were treated with respect, compassion and professionalism at all time.

    The team are definately a credit to the company


    Kind Regards
    Farzaneh Clarke

  • 5 Natalie Armstrong 3rd Oct 2022

    I can not thank co-op funeral care enough, Wendy was absolutely amazing, she was caring and kind and helped me arrange a service I know my mum would have been happy for. As for Gary on the day of the funeral, he was absolutely amazing and helped me through something I thought I wouldn't survive. This company have bought me comfort in the most devastating and disorientating time in my life and I will be forever grateful.

  • 5 Robert Mooney 3rd Oct 2022

    Very professional, utmost dignity and respect, thanks to all

  • 5 Ann White 20th Sep 2022

    They are very helpful, kind and understanding,I have used them before for my Mum and that’s why I went there again.

  • 5 Michael Forrester 1st Sep 2022

    An excellent service from start to finish. Very friendly and made a difficult time manageable.

  • 5 Nicola Powley 22nd Aug 2022

    Gary was very professional, attentive and emphatic during our time of sorry . He ensured everything was taken care of and nothing was too much trouble if we needed to make any changes ensuring the day went exactly how mum wanted it. Thank you Gary

  • 5 John Copestake 22nd Aug 2022

    Thank you for your professional but personable service.

  • 5 Brenda Storer 22nd Aug 2022

    Excellent service professional and caring throughout

  • 4 Lorna Spry 9th Aug 2022

    Every thing was handled very well. Thank you.

  • 5 Graeme Truslove 3rd Aug 2022

    Can’t thank you enough for making what could have been a sad little affair into a positive celebration of a life that carried on after the great start you gave us, nothing was too much trouble 

  • 5 Lucille Skinner 2nd Aug 2022

    Very sympathetic ,helpful and caring. Made an upsetting time more bearable 

  • 5 Mike Dylan 1st Aug 2022

    Very professional and helpful service. Thankyou

  • 5 Hazel Guthrie 1st Aug 2022

    Thanku so much to all the Team at Torquay Co-op Funeralcare, who showed a Caring, Considerate & very Professional Service throughout... from picking Peter up from home, through to suggesting ideas & supporting us during the planning of the Service & carrying it out.. through to today when we transfer Pete to a Scatter Tube... As a family, in grief, we couldn’t have asked for a more supportive Team.. going the extra mile in every respect ✊.
    Many thanks 🙏  to you all.. from The Guthrie’s 🥰...

  • 5 Brian Swann 25th Jul 2022

    It’s not very often that I use this word brilliant Torquay Co-op from the very start to finish. They were kind sympathetic professional and friendly. I would like to thank  Gary and Wendy Who were there for us when we needed somebody to guide us through one of the hardest things you will ever have to do. Thank you kind regards Brian Swann.

  • 5 Mark Cox 18th Jul 2022

    From start to finish the service we received was excellent.Everyone I spoke to from the co op were caring, compassionate and professional. 

  • 5 Dena Carrasco 18th Jul 2022

    So helpful and considerate, every step of the way during a very emotional journey.

  • 5 Rosemary Dewick 18th Jul 2022

    Wendy, Gary and Charles were so sensitive to my feelings. I will always recommend them to people who have sadly lost a loved one.

  • 5 Clive Richards 18th Jul 2022

    Wonderful, efficient and friendly. 
    Thank you all. 
    Clive. 

  • 5 Barbara Smith 18th Jul 2022

    I like to thank Gary and all team for a really lovely funeral and making Trevor look so peaceful thank you 💕

  • 5 Nancy Quick 12th Jul 2022

    I was looked after very sensitively by Gary. I appreciate that. I was kept informed at every stage. Thank you.

  • 5 Mike Harris 11th Jul 2022

    Gary & Wendy were extremely helpful & professional in arranging my mothers funeral.

    A big thank you to you both.
    Kind regards, Mike

  • 5 Michelle Emmerson 11th Jul 2022

    I arranged a cremation only service for my dad, when I asked if they would tell him we loved and missed him they said they would. They are friendly and courteous and will definitely recommend to other people

Address
Moorview Funeral Home
79-85 Barton Road
Torquay
Devon
TQ2 7NY

Open map

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

Ann Lloyd 31st Oct 2022

Very professional but very kind and caring 

Lionel Digby 25th Oct 2022

Very caring …thank you so much.

Fay James 11th Oct 2022

Torquay co op funeral care are absolutely fantastic , we arrived at the funeral parlor at 9am , had not booked appointment as was asking advice . Was welcomed in with open arms and a cup of coffee . Wendy sat us down with Wendy’s calming nature and understanding talked us through the process . Comforting us all the way . Nothing was a problem for Wendy . Paula kept on bringing us coffee . And also very professional . At this point we knew Wendy and her team were the perfect people to carry out my mums funeral service . Gary led mums service the day of the funeral and what a fantastic man . Couldn’t have hoped for a better person to walk in front of the hearse . With professionalism at his job . Several times I had to call the torquay co-op funeral parlor . To make changes . Which was never a problem to this team . Brian was always lovely on phone . We used the celebrant Charles Russell . And would also 150 percent recommend . Fantastic guy . Who expresses lovely words . Mum would have been so proud of everyone who went far and beyond at co op to make her send off so special . Thankyou again so much xxxx kind regards terry and fay xxxx

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