Co-op Funeralcare, Houghton-Le-Spring

169 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Liam Alexander 15th Aug 2022

Co-op funeralcare at Houghton were great in taking care of my Dad following his passing. They dealt with everything with care and attention and took away much of the stress following my family’s loss, in ensuring the arrangements were all taken care of for us. 

Paul Rodgerson 8th Aug 2022

Good service at a difficult time

Cynthia Pinnock 25th Jul 2022

The whole team were wonderful, professional and caring. David, the funeral director kept in constant touch before the day of mum's funeral and then made F.U. calls afterwards. Although I don't wish arranging a funeral on anyone I would highly recommend Co-op Funeral Care if needed. They are exemplary

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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

Gilpin Lodge
Hetton Road
Houghton-le-Spring
Tyne and Wear
DH5 8JL

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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 917 4462

About Us

Co-op Funeralcare, Houghton-Le-Spring 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, Houghton-Le-Spring 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 Houghton-Le-Spring 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 Houghton-Le-Spring, Co-op Funeralcare, Houghton-Le-Spring 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, Houghton-Le-Spring 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, Houghton-Le-Spring 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 Liam Alexander 15th Aug 2022

    Co-op funeralcare at Houghton were great in taking care of my Dad following his passing. They dealt with everything with care and attention and took away much of the stress following my family’s loss, in ensuring the arrangements were all taken care of for us. 

  • 5 Paul Rodgerson 8th Aug 2022

    Good service at a difficult time

  • 5 Cynthia Pinnock 25th Jul 2022

    The whole team were wonderful, professional and caring. David, the funeral director kept in constant touch before the day of mum's funeral and then made F.U. calls afterwards. Although I don't wish arranging a funeral on anyone I would highly recommend Co-op Funeral Care if needed. They are exemplary

  • 5 Leanne Downie 25th Jul 2022

    Excellent professional care from start to finish 
    I can’t thank david and his team enough 

  • 4 Newton Turton 25th Jul 2022

    Sometimes a bit much to take in at a time like this, otherwise very good.

  • 5 Hilary Harrison 18th Jul 2022

    An excellent service by David, Lisa and Holly. Very caring and respectful at a very difficult time. Thank you.

  • 5 Heather Edwards 11th Jul 2022

    David, Lisa and Hollie were so kind and supportive right from Day 1 all the way through to the Funeral itself. Dad was well looked after right from the start and treated with the utmost dignity and respect throughout. The office kept in constant contact to keep us updated. Our grateful thanks are also extended to Daniel Laughton, Funeral Care Manager of the Hartlepool Branch who conducted the funeral on the day and to Graeme Flaxen, Funeral Celebrant who gave Dad's Eulogy. It was a beautiful service and the send off Dad would only have dreamed of. I highly recommend their Tailored Funeral Service if you want those extra special little touches that mean so much.

    Thank you guys for all your support and help, and for making the whole process so easy. It all made for a special day we can treasure always.

  • 5 Lynn Horner 6th Jul 2022

    The service was excellent and very understanding

  • 5 Ann Janes 16th Jun 2022

    As a family we have dealt with the same funeral directors over several years. The last funeral was like the previous, professional, helpful, compassionate, courteous and no problems were encountered.  As a team they were all wonderful.

  • 5 Norman Bassett 13th Jun 2022

    Thank you so very much David Lisa and Hollie. I could not have asked for better care and consideration for the very sad loss of my wife Rosemary.The care before during and after the funeral was excellent.Thank you very much again

    Norman Bassett

  • 5 Carole Wright 6th Jun 2022

    Great communication every step of the way 

  • 5 Norma Colwill 30th May 2022

    Would recommend as they were very caring and compassionate guided us through everything very professional. I really appreciated the follow up telephone call just to check that we were ok. Thank you Nichola and the team also Allyson the celebrant.

  • 5 Kevin Hood 30th May 2022

    We found everyone at the Co op Funeral Care at Houghton le Spring to be very caring & empathetic with the family throughout organising & carrying out Mam's funeral on May 13th. David, Lisa & all the team looked after our Mam, Olive, while she was resting with them, & were always very supportive whenever we visited. The attention to detail on our wishes for Mam's funeral really showed through on the day, as they made sure it was all about her, while at the same time supporting us through our most difficult of days. We can't thank everyone there enough for their care & professionalism, it really was appreciated. Many thanks to a lovely team.

  • 5 Colin Smith 24th May 2022

    Everything went well on the day all staff very helpful and took time to listen. You guys should be proud of the service you gave thank you
    Colin Smith

  • 5 Kenneth McGovern 9th May 2022

    David and all the staff couldn't have been any more helpful, empathetic and kind. We feel both Audrey and her family and friends were looked after from the beginning to end, and beyond. As a family we cannot recommend them enough.

  • 5 Ian Richardson 9th May 2022

    The approach, professionalism and support provided by all at Co-op Funeralcare was very much appreciated and of comfort to us both whilst we arranged and then attended a fitting service for our much loved Wife,mother and sister.

  • 5 Barry Bliss 4th May 2022

    Under the circumstances the co op funeral service made it a pleasant experience. Caring staff, who would go that little bit further for there clients. In the future I would have no hesitation in recommend there services. Thank Barry Bliss.

  • 5 Susan Richardson 26th Apr 2022

    everyone we met from David who came and organised the funeral to the drivers on the day were lovely.

    To Holly in the office who i gave a few last minute changes you were wonderful.

    Thank you to all of you for making a hard time/day a lot easier.

    the Richardson family.

  • 5 Thomas Oliver 25th Apr 2022

    they covered everything,left me nothing to worry about.A caring and thoughtful organization.Our family were very impressed.

  • 5 Margaret Freeman 20th Apr 2022

    All aspects of a sad day were carried out by Co-op Funeralcare with professionalism and Compassion.
    The family were very impressed by their services.
    They also wish to thank them for recommending Dale the Celebrant, she delivered a beautiful tribute to Henry.

  • 5 Derek Stavers 6th Apr 2022

    Very pleased


  • 5 Simon Watt 4th Apr 2022

    I cannot thank the staff at Co-op funeral care Houghton le Spring enough for arranging my mothers funeral. Everything on the day was perfect and just how she would have wanted it.

  • 5 Ursula Reckermann-Graham 29th Mar 2022

    Very professional staff who gave excellent and thoughtful support throughout the process.
    Thank you very much again to the funeral director David and also thank you very much to Lisa and Hollie who have been absolutely lovely

  • 5 Rob Whitton 28th Mar 2022

    Our funeral director Clare was excellent compassionate very professional and her team were too, they helped us through a very sad time and assisted us with all our needs couldn’t have asked for more much appreciated. 

  • 5 Keith Parkinson 28th Mar 2022

    Funeral was well organised and went without a hitch. Thank you to the caring, sympathetic and friendly staff. It was everything I wanted and what you would expect from the Coop

Address
Gilpin Lodge
Hetton Road
Houghton-le-Spring
Tyne and Wear
DH5 8JL

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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

Liam Alexander 15th Aug 2022

Co-op funeralcare at Houghton were great in taking care of my Dad following his passing. They dealt with everything with care and attention and took away much of the stress following my family’s loss, in ensuring the arrangements were all taken care of for us. 

Paul Rodgerson 8th Aug 2022

Good service at a difficult time

Cynthia Pinnock 25th Jul 2022

The whole team were wonderful, professional and caring. David, the funeral director kept in constant touch before the day of mum's funeral and then made F.U. calls afterwards. Although I don't wish arranging a funeral on anyone I would highly recommend Co-op Funeral Care if needed. They are exemplary

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