Tamworth Co-operative Funeral Service, Tamworth

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A caring funeral service serving the bereaved in Tamworth and the surrounding area

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

The Mews, Upper Gungate
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B79 7NZ

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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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications

About Us

This Tamworth funeral home provides a full range of funeral services, led by caring funeral director Amanda Woodward.

On call 24-hours a day to support people when someone dies, the funeral home, located in Upper Gungate, is part of the Tamworth Co-operative Funeral Service, which has been helping bereaved families for more than 125 years and won a Good Funeral Award in 2016 for its caring bereavement support services.

The Tamworth funeral directors are members of the National Association of Funeral Directors, members of the Funeral Planning Authority and also members of British Institute of Embalmers, helping families to arrange the traditional or personalised funeral that is most fitting for their loved one.

Amanda and her caring team can also help with online obituaries, memorial masonry and special keepsakes including fingerprint jewellery. Its chapels of rest provide peaceful space for quiet moments of reflection, while the Tamworth funeral home can also accommodate the reception or wake. Its facilities include a catered function space with a licensed bar, with plenty of on-site parking available to accommodate mourners and sympathisers.

On call to help families from the moment they are bereaved, the Tamworth funeral directors are here to listen and provide support with all aspects of the funeral arrangements, including negotiating paperwork and the provision of online obituaries and traditional funeral stationery.

Call this Tamworth funeral home at any time of day or night to begin making funeral arrangements with compassionate support, at a very difficult time.

Latest Obituaries

Mandy    Young

Mandy Young

Sep 1958 - Sep 2026

Pamela Ann   Stiles

Pamela Ann Stiles

Oct 1954 - Aug 2026

Ashley   Watts

Ashley Watts

Nov 1986 - Aug 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families mention the consistent care and empathy shown by staff throughout the funeral planning and service, describing interactions as compassionate and understanding even during their most distressing moments.

Several describe how staff kept them informed at every stage, answering questions promptly and making no request seem like too much trouble, which helped reduce stress during an already overwhelming time.

A number of reviews note that the funeral day itself ran smoothly and respectfully, with staff guiding families through proceedings in a calm and dignified manner that allowed them to focus on saying goodbye.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Barbara Vaughan 18th Sep 2026

    From start to finish everyone i spoke to dealt with me in a caring and understanding way. Nothing was any problem to them, in a time of indecision and wanting to make the right decisions for my mom and family. Guidance and options were provided and the funeral was a wonderful tribute to my mom and her life. My special thanks on the day of the funeral goes to Tommy who in a calm caring, compassionate and totally respectful way took care of us all. I can't thank you all enough. Kind regards Barbara

  • 5 Becky Smith 15th Sep 2026

    Thank you for all the advice and support at a very difficult time.
    I was dealt with true professionals in a sensitive manner. 

  • 5 Adrian Smith 7th Sep 2026

    Just wanted to thank you for the way in which you have dealt with my dads funeral, it was done very professionally but most of all with kindness and empathy at every given stage.

  • 5 Karly Boyce 2nd Sep 2026

    I cannot recommend Tamworth Cooperative funeral services highly enough. I have been supported and guided through one of the toughest times by everyone involved there who welcomed everything I asked for and took the time to make sure I was ok. Leah especially has gone above and beyond what anyone could expect. I have nothing but respect for the staff who have one of the toughest jobs. Thank you for everything you have done to make a heartbreaking day a beautiful occasion.

  • 5 Lee Hasler 31st Aug 2026

    We were constantly kept updated as to the arrangements. Any questions or queries were dealt with or answered. The Funeral arrangements and concierge on the day were first rate. The Vicar was excellent. No complaints. Mum would have been happy.

  • 5 Georgina Angel 31st Aug 2026

    Looked after very well. Went out of there way to make sure everything went smoothly 

  • 5 Claire Bullock 28th Aug 2026

    Amazing customer service and consideration at one of the saddest/ hardest times. From 1st meeting to the actual funeral all staff were fantastic.
    Everything we requested was adhered too, no requests was too much.

  • 5 Peter Simmons 25th Aug 2026

    Coop were so helpful and considerate and the help at this difficult time was exceptional.

  • 5 Steven Hartley 23rd Aug 2026

    Excellent from start to finish.

  • 5 Claire Butler 17th Aug 2026

    Leanne from Polesworth funeral care was excellent nothing was to much trouble and made the experience of sorting my Dads funeral alot easier

  • 5 Robert Tanner 10th Aug 2026

    The service has been exemplary, from the planning of my father's funeral to the way the day itself was handled. Thank you.

  • 5 Karen Clempson 3rd Aug 2026

    Excellent service throughout from Dawn who made us feel at ease, noting was too much trouble. I would also like to mention Kerry who made our Dad look so peaceful. Meant Thanks to you both and all involved.

  • 5 Janet Guest 21st Jul 2026

    The staff are professional, friendly & empathetic. Everything was organised to my requirements & the funeral went off very smoothly. My husband was treated with dignity & respect which was the most important thing to me. I would recommend their services.

  • 5 Karen Fielding 21st Jul 2026

    Fantastic service, all very kind and supportive. The whole team were very proffesional and our family are very appreciative.

  • 5 Georgina Angel 14th Jul 2026

    Everyone was very helpful and considerate and looked after us very well from arranging the funeral to the actual burial. 

  • 4 Carly Frymus 13th Jul 2026

    At a very difficult time the support from the Tamworth team was invaluable. The celebrant was excellent, and all staff showed a huge amount of empathy and compassion. A wonderful service was delivered for our beloved Mum. 

  • 5 Angela Pickering 13th Jul 2026

    From start to finish the service given by all staff was outstanding, but especially Hayley and Tommy. At all times myself, and the family, were treated with respect and care. Nothing was to much trouble and they were prompt to answer any questions or queries we had. Mum had prepaid for her funeral but Hayley still took the time to go through each step and we were involved at each stage. Even before mums death could be registered staff supported us and talked us through what to expect.
    Outstanding service all round and I will definitely be using them when I am in a position to prepay for my own funeral.
    Thank to all the staff - you made a very difficult time that little bit easier 💜 x

  • 5 Sandra Wade 6th Jul 2026

    Helpful friendly staff, looked after us at every stage.

  • 5 David Iliffe 2nd Jul 2026

    We chose the Co-operative Funeral service in Tamworth a couple of years ago, after initially visiting 2 other local Funeral Directors, when the decision was made to advance book Mums funeral arrangements.

    I had a consultation with Mandie Lynes (Planning & Memorial Consultant), and although I felt uneasy talking about mums funeral and going through details and particulars, found Mandie to be extremely caring and empathetic.
    I also felt a reassuring calmness when I was inside of the premises.

    Although unfortunately we did have to consider what the cost of Mums funeral would be due to circumstances, it never actually came into the equation in the end, the reassuring feel I got during the consultation was enough.

    When mum sadly passed and we had to contact our Funeral Director, our emotions were all over the place and we didn't know which way to turn or what to do.

    We dealt with Shelley Wall (Funeral Arranger) for pretty much everything. Shelley was wonderful, she guided us through it all, and helped and sorted so much for us along the way, in fact, too much to list here, so thankyou Shelley x

    On the day of mums funeral, the hearse was clean and shiny, the team had put all mums flowers in, and the pall bearer/conductor was an extremely polite and professional gentleman called Andrew Abbott.
    Andrew introduced himself and apart from other things he had to do, guided us through the service including, when to enter the chapel, where to stand, when to sit, when to leave etc - he was wonderful.

    We had previously arranged with the Co-op for them to display on their easel, a memorial board of mum to sit by her casket during the service, which they were happy to arrange.
    On the day itself, last minute when we arrived at the chapel, we asked whether it would be possible to display 30 or so sympathy cards, a lit up engraved heart and a few other items we'd brought with us in addition to the memorial board.
    Andrew got straight onto it, liaised with chapel officials and sorted all this out for us.
    He then arranged the safe return of it all to us, after the service had concluded.
    It just all happened so smoothly. Thankyou Andrew

    Mums funeral was a small gathering and we used the Co-operatives Mews Suite after the service for refreshments and a bite to eat. It's a wonderful room for smaller gatherings, and again the staff were polite and courteous.

    Each and every member of staff we've dealt with from day 1, have been professional, caring, understanding and helpful, and as a team have ensured mums final journey went smoothly and respectfully - and that means the world to me.

    Thankyou all

    David, Heather & Matt


  • 5 Ann Dovey 27th Jun 2026

    Excellent, all the staff were outstanding, polite,patient and helpful. I was most impressed with the respect shown by all the staff right from the first contact. Many thanks

  • 5 Alicia Thompson 23rd Jun 2026

    Really recommend this service, they did everything to help us give our dad the send off he deserves, they help when needed and made sure everything ran smoothly on the day. Thank you to all of you!

  • 5 James Smith 22nd Jun 2026

    A really wonderful service provided by the whole team , Nick delivered the most amazing service at the crematorium 

  • 5 Steve Hitchman 21st Jun 2026

    All staff were very helpful and went beyond what I was expecting. I would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Beverley Williamson 12th Jun 2026

    Heidi was excellent. The food and surrounding were excellent at the wake. 

  • 5 Sally Hill 2nd Jun 2026

    From arranging the funeral all the way to the crematorium, the staff were perfect, couldn't do enough for me, which helped the process be easier, the crew on the day were very very professional and very understanding. If I could give a 10 star rating I would. Thank you.

Address
The Mews, Upper Gungate
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B79 7NZ

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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications

Latest Verified Reviews

Barbara Vaughan 18th Sep 2026

From start to finish everyone i spoke to dealt with me in a caring and understanding way. Nothing was any problem to them, in a time of indecision and wanting to make the right decisions for my mom and family. Guidance and options were provided and the funeral was a wonderful tribute to my mom and her life. My special thanks on the day of the funeral goes to Tommy who in a calm caring, compassionate and totally respectful way took care of us all. I can't thank you all enough. Kind regards Barbara

Becky Smith 15th Sep 2026

Thank you for all the advice and support at a very difficult time. I was dealt with true professionals in a sensitive manner. 

Adrian Smith 7th Sep 2026

Just wanted to thank you for the way in which you have dealt with my dads funeral, it was done very professionally but most of all with kindness and empathy at every given stage.

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