Co-op Funeralcare, Gateshead

266 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Margaret Mcgee 5th Dec 2022

Very kind and considerate. Professional service.

Jean Davidson 5th Dec 2022

The Co-op have been fantastic with myself and Jean in handling my partners eternal rest. 10/10

Thomas Whing 22nd Nov 2022

A very hard day was made a lot easier by compassionate friendly staff. Nichola was brilliant from start to finish.

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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

Elizabeth House
10 Windy Nook Road
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE9 6QQ

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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: 0191 814 4325

About Us

Co-op Funeralcare, Gateshead is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Tyne & Wear. 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, Gateshead 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 Gateshead 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 Gateshead, Co-op Funeralcare, Gateshead 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, Gateshead in Tyne & Wear 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, Gateshead 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 Margaret Mcgee 5th Dec 2022

    Very kind and considerate. Professional service.

  • 5 Jean Davidson 5th Dec 2022

    The Co-op have been fantastic with myself and Jean in handling my partners eternal rest. 10/10

  • 5 Thomas Whing 22nd Nov 2022

    A very hard day was made a lot easier by compassionate friendly staff.
    Nichola was brilliant from start to finish.

  • 5 Gwen Millington 15th Nov 2022

    Seamless from start to finish. Thank you to all involved so caring and respectful. Forever grateful 

  • 5 Cynthia Gilroy 14th Nov 2022

    Really helpful and friendly service, lovely people to meet at such a sad time, they try their best to help in any way you need, thank you so much for everything x 😘

  • 5 Alan Pegg 14th Nov 2022

    Brilliant service from start to finish all staff were thoughtful and helpful
    Thank you all.

  • 5 Theresa Jacobson 7th Nov 2022

    Very caring and professional and very supportive in all they did for us

  • 5 Tommy Palmer 5th Nov 2022

    The sheriff hill branch gave my mother a super lush send off I can’t wait to die myself thank yous so much xxx

  • 5 Helen Mackenzie 1st Nov 2022

    Respectful and caring.

  • 5 Deborah Jefferson 28th Oct 2022

    I speak on behalf of the family to say that we were very pleased with the way you handled mam's funeral. We found you to be very professional throughout this very sad time.

  • 5 George Berry 17th Oct 2022

    Couldn't do enough for our family

  • 5 Joan Stewart 10th Oct 2022

    All the staff were professional but also friendly which is necessary in this kind of situation.
    I would recommend them to anyone. 
    Thanks you so much for all you did for Sandra’s funeral.

  • 5 Linda Duffy 4th Oct 2022

    Icant praise everyone enough involved in giving my aunt a great send off.  It was just as she asked for. The staff were always attentive and helpful

  • 5 Margaret Scott 3rd Oct 2022

    Claire put my mind at ease and guided me through each step of what I needed to do to arrange
    Mary’s funeral. I had the sole responsibility of making the arrangements and initially felt a little overwhelmed however I soon felt fully supported after speaking to Claire and all the the lovely staff I met at the Windy Nook branch. Thank you for being so kind, helpful and respectful.

  • 5 Thomas Whing 3rd Oct 2022

    At a very sad time in our lives the Co-op funeralcare were brilliant.
    Helped us every step of the way, all staff were a great.

  • 5 Patricia Robson 20th Sep 2022

    Very professional from the start. Very patient when we could not decide on what we wanted. Kept informed every step of the way and nothing was too much trouble

  • 5 Gina Robinson 7th Sep 2022

    I can't thank you all enough for the care, empathy and compassion you have shown throughout.

  • 5 James Ashard 5th Sep 2022

    My wife was well taken care of by all the staff they went the extra mile to make sure my wife got the day she deserved thank you very much

  • 5 David Fleming 30th Aug 2022

    Faultless service provided by every member of staff, especially Leigh and Nichola who was very caring ,helpful and professional .

  • 5 Denise Mclaughlan 30th Aug 2022

    Me and my family were extremely impressed by the Coops handling of my mams funeral. It will leave us with a very special memory. 
    Thank you for your grace and kindness 

  • 5 Karen Pringle 30th Aug 2022

    A very professional and dignified service received. Informed every step of the way what was happening.

    Claire Dalton was our director and had a very friendly manner, nothing was too much trouble.

    Would highly recommend Gateshead funeral care.

  • 5 Kelly Hodgson 24th Aug 2022

    Excellent service, from all the staff at windy nook branch, especially Allison. They took care of everything on our behalf, I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them. Thank you for the beautiful service that you provided.

  • 5 Angela Mccoy 23rd Aug 2022

    Excellent 

  • 5 John Wilkie Forster 22nd Aug 2022

    The whole experience was laid on, it was fit for a king.

  • 5 Ian Redhead 22nd Aug 2022

    Excellent service from start to finish

Address
Elizabeth House
10 Windy Nook Road
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE9 6QQ

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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

Margaret Mcgee 5th Dec 2022

Very kind and considerate. Professional service.

Jean Davidson 5th Dec 2022

The Co-op have been fantastic with myself and Jean in handling my partners eternal rest. 10/10

Thomas Whing 22nd Nov 2022

A very hard day was made a lot easier by compassionate friendly staff. Nichola was brilliant from start to finish.

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