Co-op Funeralcare, Canterbury

96 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Patricia Gifford 10th Oct 2022

From the first phone call I received nothing but kindness and consideration and efficient service from all members of staff I had contact with nothing was too much trouble. Thank you for helping us through a very difficult time.

Carol Boden 10th Oct 2022

Kelly and Carol were brilliant made us feel very vomfortable

Maureen Conley 3rd Oct 2022

This time around I couldn't fault the service from beginning to end Carol Davies was excellent. But the people that do the order of service and the coffin brass plates need to take notice of what Carol writes down .

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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

65 Sturry Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1BU

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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: 01227 230969

About Us

Co-op Funeralcare, Canterbury is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Kent. 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, Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury, Co-op Funeralcare, Canterbury 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, Canterbury in Kent 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, Canterbury 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 Patricia Gifford 10th Oct 2022

    From the first phone call I received nothing but kindness and consideration and efficient service from all members of staff I had contact with nothing was too much trouble. Thank you for helping us through a very difficult time.

  • 5 Carol Boden 10th Oct 2022

    Kelly and Carol were brilliant made us feel very vomfortable

  • 5 Maureen Conley 3rd Oct 2022

    This time around I couldn't fault the service from beginning to end Carol Davies was excellent. But the people that do the order of service and the coffin brass plates need to take notice of what Carol writes down .

  • 5 Marjorie Hopkins 3rd Oct 2022

    First class service from Carol and Kelly . The big day was perfect .The whole team were very respectful and professional.

  • 1 Stefan Ujma 5th Sep 2022

    The funeral was a disaster

  • 5 Kristian Lorentzen 31st Aug 2022

    From our first contact with Carol until her check up after the funeral itself nothing was too much trouble - the fact that she was organising it all for us in another location made her help even more invaluable. Carol was professional but also caring which is what you need at times like these - we would not hesitate to recommend the Co-op thanks to Carol's help.

  • 4 Patrick Young 30th Aug 2022

    ok but did not no what direct cremation meant when your downfuneral parlour u dont read small print bad enought being there shoul let peopl say goodbye never said 2 wife would of payed more if new just wish l had known staff good

  • 5 Richard Taylor 30th Aug 2022

    Extremely helpful and sympathetic

  • 5 Jamie Griggs 15th Aug 2022

    Fantastic customer service. Compassionate service, above and beyond care. Carol is a superstar. Drayson was amazing on the day of the funeral. Couldn’t have expected things to have been as perfect as they were. Amazing and thank you. 

  • 5 Anthea Mclevy 8th Aug 2022

    Our family cannot thank Carol enough for all her support during the organisation of mum's funeral of this difficult time. Her caring manner and professionalism in making our mum's funeral the day that mum wanted was outstanding. Nothing was too much for her and along with Kelly we were able to give mum the send off she deserved. All of the Canterbury Co-op team were amazing, from the moment we contacted them, but without Carol and Kelly's support we would not have been able to honour mum's memory. Thank you does not seem enough to reflect all they did for us.

  • 5 Gary Wyver 1st Aug 2022

    Excellent organisation from start to finish, lovely people to deal with.

  • 5 Roy Pickup 21st Jul 2022

    Geoff's family were so grateful to all the staff at the Co-op Funeralcare in Canterbury.  They kept us informed throughout the time Geoff was in their care and showed us kindness and consideration at all times. Carol Davies was particularly kind and helpful. 

  • 5 Elaine Tidwell 18th Jul 2022

    I am so grateful for the care and respect my mum had for her funeral.Carol in Canterbury is amazing.She certainly is a great asset for you.All staff were amazing.I can't thank you enough.Elaine Tidwell

  • 5 Mark Dellow 5th Jul 2022

    Although I have had unpleasant dealings with a ( completely different branch of ) Co-op Funeral Services in the past, I have to say that on this occasion I could not find fault with them at all. Carol, who dealt with the admin side of things, and Kelly, who conducted the funeral on the day, were both extremely pleasant and helpful. Based on this experience, I would recommend them highly.

  • 5 Peter Humphrey 21st Jun 2022

    Carol and Kelly have done a brilliant job preparing my wife Christine for her funeral, Carol made all the arrangements in a week, Kelly greeted me on the day of the funeral and made me feel at ease, I would like to thank them both, the Coop are very lucky to have these two ladies working for them.

  • 5 Paula Webb 20th Jun 2022

    I found that Carol was really patient and was a great help. Everyone involved with the funeral were so thoughtful and caring.

  • 5 Sarah Mackenzie 9th Jun 2022

    Dealt with Carol and her team at Canterbury Co-op Funeralcare who were excellent from start to finish. Carole answered all our questions and queries professionally, with compassion and made calls to see how we were coping with our loss.  The undertakers on the day were professional and extremely compassionate and professional . We as a family could not have asked for any more at such a difficult time for us all.

  • 5 Maureen Holness 30th May 2022

    We were very pleased with the support and guidance that all the staff gave us and would thoroughly recommend the coop funeral care

  • 5 Susan Mcintosh 30th May 2022

    Can not thank all the staff for their kindness and compassion during this sad time 
    Carol is a credit to the company who went up and beyond the call of duty over the weeks we were dealing with her. 
    I would highly recommend the coop for any funeral requirements as could not fault them in any way  

  • 5 Christine Kidd 30th May 2022

    I am full of gratitude for the kindness and respect both I and my mother received from carol and the funeral director. The service we had was perfect. With much love and thanks. Christine 

  • 5 John Goad 30th May 2022

    The funeral went off exactly as we hoped thanks to the very professional approach of all of those involved on the day. In particular, we would like to thank Carol at the office in Canterbury for whom nothing was too much trouble and her advice at such a difficult time was so helpful to us.

  • 5 Rachel Maud 23rd May 2022

    The arrangements for the funeral were made very efficiently. It was not very easy because it was being arranged from a distance, but the problems that occurred were surmounted. On the day everything went as planned and was made very easy for us. Everyone I dealt with was friendly and helpful. A difficult time was made easier for me.

  • 5 Joanna Fay 23rd May 2022

    Thank you so much to Kelly and Carol.
    We had such professional and carrying service from both ladies. Everything has been perfect.
    Thank you so much
    Joanna

  • 4 Cheryl Nassirzadeh 19th May 2022

    My Mum’s funeral was conducted wonderfully by the very professional funeral directors from the Coop, Canterbury. They reassured me when required and gave me confidence that everything was being taken care of. 
    My initial call left me wondering whether they were too busy to take on my business, but they put themselves out to see me very quickly and get things started. The coffin I’d chosen was not able to be delivered in time, which was a disappointment. However the alternative choice did look very suitable. 
    On the day of the funeral  it was very touching to leave from Mum’s home and the director led us on foot, respectfully, as we left her home address. The guys (sorry can’t remember the names)  were discreet but had everything under control.

  • 5 Paul Hewitt 9th May 2022

    As a family, we all felt completely supported and guided through the process of arranging our Dad's funeral. The care we received from Carol and Kelly was beyond what we had expected and all of the staff on the day.
    Communication between us all was quick and clear and nothing was too much trouble.
    An amazing team, thank you.

Address
65 Sturry Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1BU

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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

Patricia Gifford 10th Oct 2022

From the first phone call I received nothing but kindness and consideration and efficient service from all members of staff I had contact with nothing was too much trouble. Thank you for helping us through a very difficult time.

Carol Boden 10th Oct 2022

Kelly and Carol were brilliant made us feel very vomfortable

Maureen Conley 3rd Oct 2022

This time around I couldn't fault the service from beginning to end Carol Davies was excellent. But the people that do the order of service and the coffin brass plates need to take notice of what Carol writes down .

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