The Co-operative Funeralcare, Hockley

88 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Wendy Serjeant 17th Oct 2022

From the first point of contact I found Verity from the Hockley branch a most helpful, sensitive and courteous member of staff. Regular phone calls , updates and helpful suggestions made the whole process bearable. I would definitely recommend this particular branch of Co op funeralcare to Family and friends. I am a very satisfied customer. 

Susan Muncer 3rd Oct 2022

The funeral arrangements were dealt with professionally,sensitively and efficiently.  All staff I dealt with were very helpful and the day was the best I could hope for. Thank you co op.

Kerry Mansfield 24th Sep 2022

Lovely caring people who done both my parents proud.

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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

29a Spa Road
Hockley
Essex
SS5 4AZ

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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: 01702 967043

About Us

The Co-operative Funeralcare, Hockley is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Essex. 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, The Co-operative Funeralcare, Hockley 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 Hockley 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 Hockley, The Co-operative Funeralcare, Hockley 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, The Co-operative Funeralcare, Hockley in Essex 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 The Co-operative Funeralcare, Hockley 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 Wendy Serjeant 17th Oct 2022

    From the first point of contact I found Verity from the Hockley branch a most helpful, sensitive and courteous member of staff. Regular phone calls , updates and helpful suggestions made the whole process bearable. I would definitely recommend this particular branch of Co op funeralcare to Family and friends. I am a very satisfied customer. 

  • 5 Susan Muncer 3rd Oct 2022

    The funeral arrangements were dealt with professionally,sensitively and efficiently. 
    All staff I dealt with were very helpful and the day was the best I could hope for. Thank you co op.

  • 5 Kerry Mansfield 24th Sep 2022

    Lovely caring people who done both my parents proud.

  • 5 Rodney Player 8th Sep 2022

    Verity was most helpful kind and compassionate at the worse moment of my life Thankyou 
    Rod Player.

  • 5 Lynn Poplar 5th Sep 2022

    Excellent and very caring service! They helped make a very difficult time a lot easier!

  • 4 Karen Barrett 30th Aug 2022

    Very pleased with the organising of my mothers recent funeral. 
    I would definitely recommend the Co-op

  • 5 Denise Raven 8th Aug 2022

    The care, help and guidance given during this very difficult time for us was faultless,
    we'd like to thank all the team for there support.
    Kind regards
    The Raven Family

  • 5 Nichola Barry 2nd Aug 2022

    Very understanding and helpful during a difficult time. 

  • 5 Robert Ellis 1st Aug 2022

    You done it with dignity and very helpful in conversation.

  • 5 Paul Heath 1st Aug 2022

    Sadly this is the second time we have needed verity from the Hockley branch this year.

    She is professional and caring and would recommend her to help you

  • 5 Geoff Downs 25th Jul 2022

    Could not have been more helpful . Great service .

  • 5 Ronald Binns 20th Jul 2022

    Professional, extremely helpful and friendly staff who helped us turn a very sad situation into the best send off anyone could wish for.
    We can't thank you all enough for your advice and support during this sad and difficult time

  • 5 Margaret Kelly 12th Jul 2022

    We were treated very very well with a clear understanding of how we were feeling. Verity, our contact, showed great empathy and a very 'human' touch. We could not have wished for anyone better. Verity made a really difficult situation much easier to navigate. I would recommend without any hesitation.

  • 5 Moya Connell 12th Jul 2022

    Very helpful

  • 5 Paul Terry 4th Jul 2022

    Very supportive and knowledgeable.  They supported us all the way and provided advice when we needed it. Kept us informed of what was happening. 

  • 4 Lesley Hicks 20th Jun 2022

    Very happy with the organisation and help provided. A smooth process 

  • 5 Anthony Jones 13th Jun 2022

    Excellent customer support especially from Verity and Steve. Everything was perfect, thank you

  • 5 Denis Sutton 13th Jun 2022

    A very efficient and careing service was had ,thanks to that lovely careing lady verity callender.

  • 5 Simon Steward 8th Jun 2022

    Faultless service and superb communication made a difficult time much easier . Many thanks Co-Op .

  • 5 Tina Cackett 6th Jun 2022

    Verity was wonderful . She was so understanding and empathetic and also so very efficient and effective at her job . She kept me updated throughout and I felt so reassured that the service would all come together and be a fantastic tribute to Peter . Thank you Verity we really appreciated your support and help 

  • 5 Simon Perry 23rd May 2022

    Pleasant,friendly,understanding and very professional. Verity of the Hockley branch made me feel at ease and I’m very grateful for her help. 

  • 5 Heather Stubbings 16th May 2022

    Very kind and very helpful in such a sad time

  • 5 Jo Beech 3rd May 2022

    We received an excellent service from the beginning with Verity who was so understanding and supportive, through to the funeral director on the day who was thoughtful and professional. We couldn’t have asked for anymore, thank you. 

  • 5 Linda Campbell 26th Apr 2022

    All services were excellent especially Verity at Co-op funeral parlour Hockley. Her care and support for the family was amazing .

  • 5 Darren Whiteside 12th Apr 2022

    Very happy with the help and service we were given. Many thanks.

Address
29a Spa Road
Hockley
Essex
SS5 4AZ

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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

Wendy Serjeant 17th Oct 2022

From the first point of contact I found Verity from the Hockley branch a most helpful, sensitive and courteous member of staff. Regular phone calls , updates and helpful suggestions made the whole process bearable. I would definitely recommend this particular branch of Co op funeralcare to Family and friends. I am a very satisfied customer. 

Susan Muncer 3rd Oct 2022

The funeral arrangements were dealt with professionally,sensitively and efficiently.  All staff I dealt with were very helpful and the day was the best I could hope for. Thank you co op.

Kerry Mansfield 24th Sep 2022

Lovely caring people who done both my parents proud.

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