Co-operative Funeral Services Writtle

20 reviews

Chelmsford Star Co-operative Funeral Services offer compassionate, comprehensive funeral planning in Writtle and the surrounding areas

Latest Verified Reviews

Paul Cumming 26th Jan 2024

Everything was even better than expected. Carolyn, at Writtle, was fantastic throughout. Thanks so much for the work you all did, all the arrangements, from flowers, Order of Service cards, the hearse with Craig walking in front for a while - leaving our home and arriving at the crematorium - arranging for Ken to be the Celebrant, and everything else, made the day a wonderful tribute to my Mum. Thanks from all the family, Paul.

Jane Blackham 26th Jan 2024

Very helpful good range of products and very accommodating to our particular circumstances. Thank you.

Valerie Gilbert 7th Oct 2023

Very good service. 

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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

60 The Green
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 3DU

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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: 01245 330399

About Us

Based in the village of Writtle, this branch of Chelmsford Star Co-operative Funeral Services specialises in offering professional and considerate funeral planning services with a range of options for your loved one.

Chelmsford Star’s experienced team of funeral directors will guide you through choosing all details of the funeral with a kind, respectful manner. Co-operative Funeral Services have a wide range of options across every element of the funeral including flowers, transport, and casket choice.

You will also benefit from excellent support and aftercare services. Chelmsford Star offers a 24-hour free-phone helpline for any questions you might have. Additionally, by working with local care workers, clergy and doctors, Chelmsford Star has established a network of bereavement support groups in the local area. A group meets once a month in Writtle village hall to provide help and advice to those coping with the loss of a loved one.

This level of support has earned the Chelmsford Star team eight local business awards for customer service in the past 15 years, as well as a place as one of Good Funeral Guide’s ‘Best Funeral Directors’.

Contact them now for more information on their funeral planning and bereavement support services.

Latest Obituaries

Anne   Russell

Anne Russell

Nov 1946 - Feb 2024

Mary Elizabeth   Cumming

Mary Elizabeth Cumming

Aug 1935 - Dec 2023

Douglas Frederick   Hobart

Douglas Frederick Hobart

Sep 1931 - Jan 2024

Alice   Howard

Alice Howard

Feb 1944 - Sep 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Paul Cumming 26th Jan 2024

    Everything was even better than expected. Carolyn, at Writtle, was fantastic throughout. Thanks so much for the work you all did, all the arrangements, from flowers, Order of Service cards, the hearse with Craig walking in front for a while - leaving our home and arriving at the crematorium - arranging for Ken to be the Celebrant, and everything else, made the day a wonderful tribute to my Mum.

    Thanks from all the family,

    Paul.

  • 5 Jane Blackham 26th Jan 2024

    Very helpful good range of products and very accommodating to our particular circumstances.
    Thank you.

  • 5 Valerie Gilbert 7th Oct 2023

    Very good service. 

  • 5 Jane Hayes 25th Jun 2023

    From start to finish we were treated so well and with care and compassion.

    Carolyn was lovely and always answered my sometimes what I thought might be a silly question, she would always say there are no silly questions.

    On the actual funeral day, well that went so smoothly thanks to the drivers and all the other men and ladies. 

    With a very extra special thank you to the lovely Lady Jodie who oversaw everything with extreme warmth ,care and being so professional and with compassion.
    Always asking and caring that  myself and my Dad very happy and kept informed with what would happen though out.
    Thank you Jodie 

  • 5 Philip Collett 2nd Apr 2023

    All of our requests were carried out to the letter. All of your staff were exceptional every step of the way. Keep up the good work.

  • 5 Michael Lucas 3rd Mar 2023

    Thank you for your assistance to my wife and I throughout the process, especially Carolyn at the Writtle branch.

  • 5 Margaret Elizabeth Williams 27th Jan 2023

    The whole process was brilliant, they were always helpful and kind and always available to help.
    I would also like to thank Tony Gale who did the service my overseas friends and relations say the whole service was perfect, a record of David and his personality
    M. E. Williams

  • 4 Ray Alderson 26th Dec 2022

    We were very pleased with the      way the whole service went.  The celebrant was excellent, and all the help we had with arrangements at the Writtle branch was good.  It as a shame the wrong undertakers from a different part of the coop came to collect the body as the number we needed to ring was not clear on the paperwork.

  • 5 Trevor Clark 1st Sep 2022

    I cannot recommend Co-op funeral services and particularly the Writtle staff (Kari Bennett) enough. The arrangments for my Mums funeral were smoothly managed and the personal skills of Kari in kindly, but efficiently dealing with my bereaved family were highly appreciated. Thank you 

  • 4 Malcolm Wallace 26th Apr 2022

    We would like to thank everyone who had a role to play in Jan's funeral particularly on the day. Their kindness was greatly appreciated.

  • 5 JAMES BOYD 29th Jan 2022

    CoOp Funeral Directors in Writtle provide a compassionate and caring service for your Funeral needs.
    After the sudden and tragic loss of our daughter Gemma, which was complicated by Coroner's involvement, I contacted Cara by telephone for her help.
    Cara immediately, and with great care, new exactly what to do, and was a very reassuring guide through initial Coroners stage.
    Family later attended her office and again, Cara very gently talked through the process and discussed our needs and wishes.
    She was a continued presence and support during all the arrangements to be made.
    On the day, the Funeral Director, Mark was a dignified and respectful guide from start to finish on the day.
    Cars and staff were immaculately turned out and could not possibly have done more for us.
    Sadly, this is the third time I have used CoOp in Writtle.
    Cara handled my Fathers Funeral 2 years ago as Covid was arriving in the UK.
    After her care and kindness shown at all stages, I would not consider going anywhere else when we recently lost our daughter Gemma.
    Of course we did not 'shop around' in terms of the costs, but I believe they are competitive for the excellent levels of service provided now on a number of occasions for our family.
    So, a huge 'Thank You' to Cara, Mark and other staff at CoOp office in Writtle.
    From a bereaved, but grateful family of 'Boyd's'

  • 5 Tim Loveday 15th Jun 2020

    Very helpful and caring for my mum and I at a stressful time. A caring and professional team, special thanks to Cara who stood outside as hearse and mourners drove through village. Very respectful. Thank you.

  • 5 Violet Cunningham 13th Apr 2020

    Fantastic job in unbelievably difficult circumstances

  • 5 Laura Kendrick 1st Apr 2019

    Excellent, efficient service. Cara is kind,  caring and thoughtful. In her absence her colleague was informed and just as helpful and personable. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Russell Webb 29th Sep 2018

    Cara, Craig and the team were very helpful, respectful and professional.
    Thank you for making a difficult time, more bearable.

  • 5 John Steadman 23rd Jun 2018

    The staff at Wriitle Co-op have been very considerate and helpful throughout the planning for the funeral, and on the day the services were provided with dignity and supportively. We could not have asked for a better level of service.

  • 5 Martin Bishop 15th Apr 2018

    A well organised and respectful service. My thanks to to the entire team for their help and professionalism.

  • 4 Sam Filer 9th Jan 2018

    I see now the name is correct- thank you .
    Thank you

  • 4 Roger Day 13th Feb 2017

    Very Happy Alexis and the guys with the cars were really good.

    Andrew was also lovely

  • 5 Gillian Wilson 11th Feb 2016

Address
60 The Green
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 3DU

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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

Paul Cumming 26th Jan 2024

Everything was even better than expected. Carolyn, at Writtle, was fantastic throughout. Thanks so much for the work you all did, all the arrangements, from flowers, Order of Service cards, the hearse with Craig walking in front for a while - leaving our home and arriving at the crematorium - arranging for Ken to be the Celebrant, and everything else, made the day a wonderful tribute to my Mum. Thanks from all the family, Paul.

Jane Blackham 26th Jan 2024

Very helpful good range of products and very accommodating to our particular circumstances. Thank you.

Valerie Gilbert 7th Oct 2023

Very good service. 

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