Co-op Funeralcare, Gateshead

264 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

David CARR 8th Aug 2022

Everything took place as arranged, making a stressful experience that bit easier.

Vic Small 8th Aug 2022

The staff were wonderful, the only fly in the ointment was someone forgot to order the flowers that were requested. The funeral director did a wonderful job, cannot fault the staff.

Julie Smith 2nd Aug 2022

The girls were wonderful kind caring and very supportive. Couldn't ask for a better service

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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 David CARR 8th Aug 2022

    Everything took place as arranged, making a stressful experience that bit easier.

  • 4 Vic Small 8th Aug 2022

    The staff were wonderful, the only fly in the ointment was someone forgot to order the flowers that were requested. The funeral director did a wonderful job, cannot fault the staff.

  • 5 Julie Smith 2nd Aug 2022

    The girls were wonderful kind caring and very supportive. Couldn't ask for a better service

  • 5 Angela Wood 1st Aug 2022

    They were very kind and professional. Ready to help every step of the way even giving suggestions when the family weren't sure. Thank you to everyone involved on an emotional day.

  • 5 Julie Lamb 1st Aug 2022

    The staff at Gateshead could not do enough to help and support, even in areas which really they weren’t responsible for.  As I was dealing with a friends funeral and didn’t know what I was doing they were a real comfort.

  • 5 Michael Martin 28th Jul 2022

    From beginning to end the whole organisation of my brother's funeral was handled with utmost help, care and respect. During a very difficult and sad time I could not have been more grateful for their support.

  • 5 Helen Dickson 25th Jul 2022

    Very good service

  • 5 Louise Blewitt 11th Jul 2022

    I cannot thank Nichola enough for her care and attention to every little detail with regard to my dads funeral , she really helped take away my stress . Staff are all very professional and courteous and moreover possess empathy and compassion which speaks volumes . I will definitely recommend to other people your service is seamless . Thank you so much for making the worst time of my life easier .

  • 5 Lisa Burnett 11th Jul 2022

    Couldn’t fault them. Would recommend to anyone 

  • 5 Colin Kelly 10th Jul 2022

    Co-op Funeral Care were outstanding nothing was a bother from the office staff to the drivers. David Simm was exceptional  caring and very professional also Tracy Heron who told a lovely story about mam with what information she had well done every body and many thanks

  • 5 Jillian O'Neill 3rd Jul 2022

    As a family, we had experience of the sterling care and support given by Co-Op Funeralcare, Gateshead, given that they had dealt impeccably with the funerals of my Grandparents. And with those two funerals/cremations, their diplomatic staff had to deal with many family squabbles that inevitably impede grief.
    With the funeral of my Dad Jimmy, we had no hesitation in calling upon their services again, even though he passed away in a neighbouring county. David Simm guided us professionally through the choices, assisted by Leigh and the team.
    There were some trying times based on the delays with the Coroner's office, but knowing it was important for me to see my Dad in the chapel before the funeral, he went the extra mile to ensure this happened.
    The funeral went without a hitch, from the photograph slideshow in the background, to the music choices, and most impressively with David's suggestion of Dale Cox as our celebrant. She delivered a perfect eulogy of Dad's life, personality, experiences and loves, capturing him like she had known him for years personally.
    I cannot talk more highly of their aptitude in this field, each member of the team knowing when to laugh with us, console us or just simply support us through. I wouldn't consider any other Funeral company for my family in the future.

  • 5 Cheryl Ramsay 27th Jun 2022

    Absolutely fantastic treatment and service from Leigh who took my first call to David who went above and beyond to ensure that my Mams funeral went smoothly and Lynsey whose attention to detail and compassion was heartfelt. Fantastic throughout, thank you. X

  • 5 Vimla Robertson 27th Jun 2022

    Very professional staff and service 
    Can’t thank them enough for taking the pressure of me and keeping me informed and updated 
    Would highly recommend 
    Many thanks 

  • 5 Pauline Stoker 27th Jun 2022

    Thank you for the care, compassion and sensitivity you gave me and my family through such a difficult time.
    The funeral went to military precision which Dad would have been proud off.

  • 5 Susan Pitchford 24th Jun 2022

    The service Nichola provided was fantastic. Every step of the way she guided us through and made everything so easy and hassle free for us. 

  • 5 Alan Hood 20th Jun 2022

    Nichola, our Funeral Director was excellent. Very sympathetic but also very professional. The other staff member, Leigh who helped with our arrangements as well was also very professional. The family could not fault the service, thank you.

  • 5 Gail Corbett 20th Jun 2022

    Can’t thank Nichola and the girls enough for making a very stressful time easy, we had a rocky start and a couple of bumps but you were all amazing with me and my family xx 

  • 5 Barry Winn 17th Jun 2022

    Highly professional service delivered with great sensitivity

  • 5 Paul Liddell 14th Jun 2022

    From start to finish Nichola was excellent, very professional but also sympathetic. Everything on the day went like clockwork, thank you . 

  • 5 Denise Mavin 7th Jun 2022

    Can't thank them enough they were really helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so much.

  • 5 Joe Hetherington 6th Jun 2022

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  • 5 Brian Mulgrew 30th May 2022

    The service provided by Co-op Gateshead for my mother's funeral was exceptional. Alison Laughton & the rest of the team were very helpful, sensitive & attentive at every stage which was a great comfort at a difficult time.

  • 5 John Taylor 30th May 2022

    Nichola and the team at the co op funeral care were first class. Looked after both my mam and dad and would highly recommend them to anyone

  • 5 Pauline Shepherdson 30th May 2022

    Could not fault the service and professionalism of the Co-Op 
    Thank you for everything that you did 

  • 5 Sandra Turnbull 23rd May 2022

    From start to finish the service was exemplary. Warm, caring, respectful. Nothing was too much trouble, even when lack of paperwork was causing problems, Nichola and her staff were calm and helpful. The design of our Order or Service was really original and unique. I can’t thank the ladies enough for making the whole experience compassionate and sympathetic.

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

David CARR 8th Aug 2022

Everything took place as arranged, making a stressful experience that bit easier.

Vic Small 8th Aug 2022

The staff were wonderful, the only fly in the ointment was someone forgot to order the flowers that were requested. The funeral director did a wonderful job, cannot fault the staff.

Julie Smith 2nd Aug 2022

The girls were wonderful kind caring and very supportive. Couldn't ask for a better service

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