Gosforth Funeralcare

104 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Laraine Devonald 10th Apr 2024

Five Star, Excellent, very friendly & helpful team. Nothing to much trouble for them. would recommend to others.

Victoria Boon 19th Mar 2024

Chris and the team at Co-op funeral care Gosforth were fantastic. They were caring, respectful and took the time to explain what happened at what point. They ensured any information was communicated promptly as well as explaining the options we had. It made a difficult situation flow much easier.

Ralph Tiernan 26th Feb 2024

Thoroughly professional and friendly in all respects. The staff are a credit to their profession.

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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

16 Lansdowne Terrace
Gosforth
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE3 1HN

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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 0248

About Us

Gosforth Funeralcare 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, Gosforth Funeralcare 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 Gosforth 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 Gosforth, Gosforth Funeralcare 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, Gosforth Funeralcare 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 Gosforth Funeralcare 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

  • 4 Laraine Devonald 10th Apr 2024

    Five Star, Excellent, very friendly & helpful team. Nothing to much trouble for them. would recommend to others.

  • 5 Victoria Boon 19th Mar 2024

    Chris and the team at Co-op funeral care Gosforth were fantastic. They were caring, respectful and took the time to explain what happened at what point. They ensured any information was communicated promptly as well as explaining the options we had. It made a difficult situation flow much easier.

  • 5 Ralph Tiernan 26th Feb 2024

    Thoroughly professional and friendly in all respects. The staff are a credit to their profession.

  • 5 Susan Cunningham 26th Feb 2024

    Ian at Gosforth funeral care made us feel welcome and took care of all our needs. On the day of the funeral everything went as planned and we got the excellent level of service we required. Thank you to all at Gosforth xx

  • 5 Vicki Elliott 21st Feb 2024

    The family received first class service for my Father's funeral on 13th February 2024. Alanah was warm, caring, informative, knowledgable and respectful to all of us, particularly my 93 year old Mother. We were kept informed at every stage and all our requests were met with kindness and prompt attention. Sarah was also very warm and friendly when we visited the funeral home. These two ladies are an asset to the company and I would have no hesitation in recommending Co op Funeral care Gosforth. Thank you. 

  • 5 Sally Moody 12th Feb 2024

    Allanah who looked after my Mam's (Pat Higgins) was very gentle and supportive, just what we all needed. We couldn't have asked for anything more
    Thank you Allanah, Katherine and Sarah. I would certainly recommend the Co-op funeral service in Gosforth.

  • 5 Peter Ashcroft 29th Jan 2024

    With sincerest thanks to Alanah Forster.

  • 5 Adrian Snell 15th Jan 2024

    Couldn’t have had any better service, Alanah was caring and very professional. Thank you. 

  • 5 Julie Northey 8th Jan 2024

    All the staff were so caring and kind. Everything went without a hitch.... and we felt supported throughout. can't see how it could possibly have been better .... including sweets and a little chat with Sarah after I visited my mother in the chapel of rest. Thank you Sarah!

  • 5 Kathleen Henderson 8th Jan 2024

    Ian and all the staff have been amazing! I can't put into words how caring and genuine these people are. They took great care of my Grandad and all of us. I would recommend to everyone. Thank you once again for an outstanding service.

  • 5 Christine Dixon 2nd Jan 2024

    Fantastic service from first contact to the funeral day. Would highly recommend 

  • 5 Jane Rossington 19th Nov 2023

    Never had to organize a funeral but the staff went above and beyond and always checked everything was ok. Gary and Alanah were just perfect at helping with this dad time. Even after when I needed invoices sent nothing was a problem.
    Thank you coop I’ve praised your services to family and friends.

  • 5 Pamela Carr 13th Nov 2023

    During this difficult time, Ian and his colleagues at Co-op Funeral Care Gosforth were extremely patient, helpful, understanding, and respectful to my family and I. From the first point of contact, they kindly kept me updated on all matters.
    Thank you to everyone who helped to make this a less stressful time for my family and me. I highly recommend Co-op Funeralcare and will use them again in the future.

  • 5 Alan Dennis 8th Nov 2023

    From start to finish Alanah our funeral director was absolutely fantastic. She guided us through everything and kept in contact with us and even after the funeral asking if there was anything else she could help with any questions she could answer.

  • 5 Jim Coates 9th Oct 2023

    There is nothing to complain about. Co-op funeral care were first class. Thanks to Richard and the girls in the office everything went like clockwork

  • 5 Lesley Archer 2nd Oct 2023

    Faultless service.
    Funeral director was very caring, took time to ask questions and more importantly, listen to our answers.
    Any query was dealt with compassionately and timely.
    Highly recommend and would use again.

  • 5 Heather Wallace 12th Sep 2023

    the staff where very professional and understanding
    could not have asked for a better day as it all went like clockwork
    can i just put that the whole family wishes to send there warmest thanks
    for looking after Colin so well

  • 5 Linda Gray 21st Aug 2023

    Excellent from start to Finnish, very caring and looked after us very well.
    Thanks for all your help at this very difficult Time.

  • 5 Sydney Ramsey 1st Aug 2023

    All aspects of of this painful process were handled sensitivity and efficiency.

  • 5 Christine Crow 31st Jul 2023

    Service was excellent, Alana was very professional and caring. She is asset to your company.

  • 5 Vivien Nailis 30th Jun 2023

    The team were brilliant from the start.   Their kindness and attention to detail were amazing.   Everything went so well and friends and family said how organised it was.  Couldn’t have asked for better 
    service.   

  • 5 Dawn Cranston 30th Jun 2023

    Attentive service. Very respectful and they made it all very easy.

  • 5 Jacqueline Sewell 21st Jun 2023

    From start to finish we were treated with such respect and kindness could not fault a thing , Kevin Philips was so lovely nothing was a problem for him would recommend the coop to others thank you so much to everyone from all the family.

  • 5 Lesley Stevenson 27th Feb 2023

    Thank you so much for making my mams funeral so lovely and Gary was so lovely walking my mams coffin out of the street what a lovely thing to do . It was everything I expected from the coop a first class service thank you and also thank you for putting Elvis figure In my mams flowers at the last minute it meant so much so thank you for that .

  • 5 David Fozard 27th Feb 2023

    Excellent efficient service, lovely staff. 
    Many thanks to all concerned. 
    David & Jill Fozard. 

Address
16 Lansdowne Terrace
Gosforth
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE3 1HN

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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

Laraine Devonald 10th Apr 2024

Five Star, Excellent, very friendly & helpful team. Nothing to much trouble for them. would recommend to others.

Victoria Boon 19th Mar 2024

Chris and the team at Co-op funeral care Gosforth were fantastic. They were caring, respectful and took the time to explain what happened at what point. They ensured any information was communicated promptly as well as explaining the options we had. It made a difficult situation flow much easier.

Ralph Tiernan 26th Feb 2024

Thoroughly professional and friendly in all respects. The staff are a credit to their profession.

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