Co-op Funeralcare, Byker

75 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

James Morrison 30th May 2022

Very happy with company.

Sharon Rosen 16th May 2022

Fantastic supportive staff, thank you.

Sheila Elizabeth Ludkin 16th May 2022

Very good the lady who delt with me was second to none she couldn’t have been any kinder or more empathetic she is an asset to you company so thank you so much for everything 

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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

Shield House
218 Shields Road
Byker
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE6 1DU

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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 743 0238

About Us

Co-op Funeralcare, Byker is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Tyne and 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, Byker 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 Byker 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 Byker, Co-op Funeralcare, Byker 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, Byker in Tyne and 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, Byker 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 James Morrison 30th May 2022

    Very happy with company.

  • 5 Sharon Rosen 16th May 2022

    Fantastic supportive staff, thank you.

  • 5 Sheila Elizabeth Ludkin 16th May 2022

    Very good the lady who delt with me was second to none she couldn’t have been any kinder or more empathetic she is an asset to you company so thank you so much for everything 

  • 5 Pamela Etherington 10th May 2022

    Our mother had originally organised her funeral 10 years ago with the Co-op and when she died in April our first contact with the Byker branch was really so positive. 

    We were treated with such kindness, compassion and empathy from everyone at the branch at all times. Due to the excellent service we received they made an extremely sad occasion into a joyful and happy one with an amazing celebration of her life. 

    Special thanks to Kevin Phillips for his brilliant organisational skills with the date, time and wake arranged within a few hours and who ensured everything ran smoothly prior to and on the day. Also after listening to our wishes he arranged for the wonderful celebrant Sarah to conduct the service.   Also thanks to Ann for her total compassion on our initial contact just hours after Mam had died and Olivia for helping produce a beautiful order of service. 

  • 5 Susan Anderson 10th May 2022

    Very helpful, very kind and very professional. Thank you to Anne and Ian such lovely people

  • 5 Ulela Kaferawanthu 1st May 2022

    Thankyou for being so respectful and looking after my dad so well

  • 5 David Eggleston 25th Apr 2022

    Everything went as planned I couldn't be happier with the way every thing went

  • 5 Sharon Gilbert 20th Apr 2022

    Were brilliant with the respect you gave my dad and the service was excellant will recomend you thanks again x

  • 5 Gary Lambert 28th Mar 2022

    We could not have asked for more everything was made so easy and stress free at such a sad time and the service on the funeral day was second to none Dee Wheatley was wonderful thank you all

  • 5 David Wright 21st Feb 2022

    From the lady in the office, to being looked after by Chris the service was excellent. Way above what I expected, thanks from me and the family!

  • 5 Stephen Burton 21st Feb 2022

    Very professional service and go above and beyond to help the family through a very difficult process

  • 5 Steven Herd 15th Feb 2022

    Attentive and thorough service during a difficult time. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Denise Sharon Atkinson 7th Feb 2022

    From the moment we lost my father Coop could not have been there enough for us.
    Guiding us through every detail of the process.
    They made it as easy as possible through our difficult time.
    Special thanks to Ian and Anne from Byker who were so supportive.

  • 5 Deborah Crossley 31st Jan 2022

    Ben is my loved son and the untimely death devastated me, I found nothing but kindness and patience and yet professional. Thank you from the heart.

  • 5 Lesley Overton 24th Jan 2022

    The Co-Op was very understanding and Proffessional at all times during this difficult period for the family

  • 5 Graham Wylie 24th Jan 2022

    Very professional and caring. I dealt with Anne and Kevin who helped me through what is a tough time. Highly recommended

  • 5 John Alderson 6th Jan 2022

    Excellent service throughout the process to funeral day. Good communication and service.

  • 5 Morag Martin 6th Jan 2022

    Everybody was most helpful in navigating me through the arrangements for my father. What might have been more difficult being so far away from Newcastle turned out to be very easy and the staff were most compassionate and helpful in every aspect of the process.

    Morag Martin

  • 5 Anne Baldwin 4th Jan 2022

    Very professional and friendly,nothing is to much bother, what is a very upsetting and emotional time they made everything perfect for my mam and a lot less stressful for myself and my family xx a special thank you to chris and anne who were both professional understanding and very easy to talk to, dont think i would have been able to get through planning my mams funeral without them xx

  • 5 Margaret Laskey 20th Dec 2021

    The co op funeral was provided an excellent service it could not be faulted one little bit.The care and support was extremely marvellous. I would recommend this company to anybody.

  • 5 Paul Avison 13th Dec 2021

    Excellent service, great care and really looked after from beginning too end, lovely staff and so caring, would highly recommend the Coop funeral service.

  • 5 David Forrest 13th Dec 2021

    The very best of care from beginning to end 

  • 5 Jean Raeburn 13th Dec 2021

    Was so grateful for their kindness and support

  • 5 Michael Brooks 13th Dec 2021

    From the opening phone call with Ian to the final day. I was made to feel as though I was the Coop’s only client. Not only did everything run so smoothly but it was the care and empathy I received from everyone involved; particularly from Anne at the Byker office. 
    Thank you all so much for making a heart-breaking time a little easier.

  • 5 Elaine Orrick 30th Nov 2021

    The humanist provided was excellent. So good that my friend recommended her to her father who is elderly and not in good health. He said that she would be fine but to tell her he hasn't got a date yet.
    The coffin and flowers looked lovely.

Address
Shield House
218 Shields Road
Byker
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE6 1DU

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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

James Morrison 30th May 2022

Very happy with company.

Sharon Rosen 16th May 2022

Fantastic supportive staff, thank you.

Sheila Elizabeth Ludkin 16th May 2022

Very good the lady who delt with me was second to none she couldn’t have been any kinder or more empathetic she is an asset to you company so thank you so much for everything 

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