Co-op Funeralcare, Taunton

88 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Linda Fishlock 11th Mar 2024

We have been very happy with the service, guidance and friendliness that we received from your staff.  We, as a family, encountered various problems on route due to the delay in our obtaining a death certificate and Becky was always very understanding.

Martin Grixoni 5th Mar 2024

Nick and his team were very supportive and professional on the two days they attended. He and I spoke about the central website needing some tweaking, but overall I am happy to have used the Co-op for my Mothers funeral.

Raymond Lee 22nd Feb 2024

We would thoroughly recommend the Taunton Priorswood team for being kind, compassionate and so very professional. Everything was more than satisfactory, they are excellent at what they do.  Our mother was treated with dignity and respect and with huge thanks to them she had a good send off, what more could you ask for.

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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

32 Priorswood Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 7PW

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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: 01823 589418

About Us

Co-op Funeralcare, Taunton is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Somerset. 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, Taunton 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 Taunton 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 Taunton, Co-op Funeralcare, Taunton 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, Taunton in Somerset 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, Taunton 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 Linda Fishlock 11th Mar 2024

    We have been very happy with the service, guidance and friendliness that we received from your staff.  We, as a family, encountered various problems on route due to the delay in our obtaining a death certificate and Becky was always very understanding.

  • 4 Martin Grixoni 5th Mar 2024

    Nick and his team were very supportive and professional on the two days they attended. He and I spoke about the central website needing some tweaking, but overall I am happy to have used the Co-op for my Mothers funeral.

  • 5 Raymond Lee 22nd Feb 2024

    We would thoroughly recommend the Taunton Priorswood team for being kind, compassionate and so very professional. Everything was more than satisfactory, they are excellent at what they do.
     Our mother was treated with dignity and respect and with huge thanks to them she had a good send off, what more could you ask for.

  • 5 Carol Whelan 13th Feb 2024

    From start to finish we cannot thank the Co-op funeral care staff for their professionalism and support that made a very sad time easier to bear.

    Can't thank enough.

  • 4 Kathryn Phillips 12th Feb 2024

    When we first met with Charles he told us he had not worked  as a funeral director for sometime and as a consequence was a bit out of touch. It took quite sometime to go through all the arrangements as he had to check things with a colleague. As a result we were initially a bit concerned about the funeral itself.

    However in the weeks prior to the service Charles kept us informed and replied promptly to emails regarding the order of service and other arrangements. On the day of the service Charles was fantastic, very supportive and everything went like clockwork and just as he had outlined to us. We are very grateful for his help in arranging such a personal and fitting celebration of Mum’s life.

  • 5 Alan Potter 12th Feb 2024

    The Co-op Funeral Services were excellent. Our funeral director Nic struck an excellent balance between sympathy, understanding and a little humour. I cannot recommend them too highly.

  • 4 Jackie Stayt 6th Feb 2024

    We were happy with the sensitive and professional service of the team in Taunton.
    Everything went as planned and last minute changes accommodated.

  • 5 Wendy Pharoah 5th Feb 2024

    All of the members of staff were fantastic and supportive and the celebration of my partner’s at the crematorium was beautifully organised.

  • 5 Terry Warne 22nd Jan 2024

    Very professional and supportive

  • 5 Anna Podolchuk 15th Jan 2024

    The service we received was second to none. We were treated with care and compassion. The funeral was arranged very quickly and was conducted with dignity and efficiency. Thanks to Becky and the team!

  • 5 Janice Brereton 15th Jan 2024

    I was very pleased with the whole service that you and your colleagues gave at this very sad time. A big thank you
    Janice Brereton

  • 5 Tessa Hadley 8th Jan 2024

    So thoughtful and unaffected and empathetic, Becky and all the team helped make it a day of celebration and family togetherness as well as sadness.

  • 5 Brenda Weeks 2nd Jan 2024

    Excellent friendly service from all Funeral Care personnel, including the moving of my husband from the care home to the transportation of myself to the wake after the funeral service.

  • 5 Rebekah Jarrett 12th Nov 2023

    Caring, wonderful team. I'm so glad that I chose Co-Op. Thank you!

  • 5 Geraldine Ping 8th Nov 2023

    A fantastic empathetic approach throughout a difficult period. Every member of staff  treated us with kindness and made the whole experience easy and faultless.  Thankyou so much.  

  • 5 Molly Denslow 8th Nov 2023

    They were fantastic!! All we could wish for, and more.
    Perfect!! Would definitely recommend!!

  • 5 Elizabeth Oliver 23rd Oct 2023

    Very happy with every side of the arrangements flowers lovely Thanks so much

  • 5 Paul Oaten 9th Oct 2023

    Becky & Charles were compassionate and professional, which ensured everything ran smoothly.
    Thanks
    Paul

  • 5 Jenny Leiper 25th Sep 2023

    The Team at Taunton were so helpful. They made a difficult situation as easy and as smooth as possible.
    The day went perfectly and that's down to the amazing staff and their understanding of our wishes.

  • 5 Rick Meigh 25th Sep 2023

    Straight the start they were amazing took so much pressure of me
    Right down to the day they took time out to we're red ties as mum loved Arsenal and also added a packet of Mcvities Digestive in the Hurst as mum would only feed her birds Digestive biscuits so professional and courteous through out
    Couldn't thank them enough

  • 5 Susan Guest 25th Sep 2023

    Very good service all done with care and respect.

  • 5 Bradley Leyland 11th Sep 2023

    Excellent funeral service from start to finish, very pleased 

  • 5 Joanne Cronin 4th Sep 2023

    My Mum's cremation arrangements have been dealt with perfectly by Taunton Co-op.  I felt they listened to my wishes and treated my Mum's sad passing with the upmost respect which is all a family can wish for at this painful time.  Thank you.

  • 5 Janet Donaldson 31st Jul 2023

    Having used the co-op before, they are second to none, kind considerate ,  nothing was to much trouble, they made a sad day, a good day, as all was perfect, thank-you all

  • 2 Jennie O'Beirne 28th Jul 2023

    The Co-op Taunton did a very good job for my dad’s funeral so mum wanted us to use the same when it came time to organise hers.  
    I didn’t feel confident throughout my initial meeting to discuss all the requirements for mum’s funeral and indeed never heard again from the lady who conducted it. I had several more calls with other people at the Taunton Co-op in the lead up to the funeral as we knew exactly what mum wanted and it was vital it was right on the day.
    As I walked into the crem I saw immediately the wrong coffin.  A wooden one.  Exactly what mum would have hated and had specified she didn’t want.  
    I had very specifically and carefully chosen from the booklet I was given a Somerset Wetlands plain wicker coffin.  
    I have had an apology of sorts and some recompense but I would give anything for it to have been the right coffin in the first place. 
    I will never be able to put into words the awfulness of it. 
    I have since been bombarded asking for reviews, including one sent two days after the service from the original lady who went completely silent after my initial meeting with her. 
    Please now let me move on in trying to deal with the loss of my lovely mum.

Address
32 Priorswood Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA2 7PW

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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

Linda Fishlock 11th Mar 2024

We have been very happy with the service, guidance and friendliness that we received from your staff.  We, as a family, encountered various problems on route due to the delay in our obtaining a death certificate and Becky was always very understanding.

Martin Grixoni 5th Mar 2024

Nick and his team were very supportive and professional on the two days they attended. He and I spoke about the central website needing some tweaking, but overall I am happy to have used the Co-op for my Mothers funeral.

Raymond Lee 22nd Feb 2024

We would thoroughly recommend the Taunton Priorswood team for being kind, compassionate and so very professional. Everything was more than satisfactory, they are excellent at what they do.  Our mother was treated with dignity and respect and with huge thanks to them she had a good send off, what more could you ask for.

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