Co-op Funeralcare, Newcastle

Name: Co-op Funeralcare, Newcastle
Address: Benwell House 345 Benwell Lane, Newcastle, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 6RU, United Kingdom
Telephone: 0191 743 0215
Rating: 5

172 reviews

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0191 743 0215

Standard Simple Funeral

Service includes:

This is what Co-op Funeralcare offer as part of their Simple Funeral:

They will remove your loved one from their place of death into their care within a 50 mile radius
If death occurs out of normal working hours, at home or in a care home, they will remove your loved one into their care, out of hours, at no extra cost
They will prepare, care for and dress your loved one in a gown to match the interior of their Basic Coffin
Your loved one will rest in their mortuary facility, or if required, a private rest room in their funeral home
You’ll be able to visit your loved one during normal working hours at no additional charge
They will transport your loved one from the funeral home to the crematorium or burial site in a ceremonial vehicle of their choice
On the day of the funeral, a wheeled bier will be used or the family can bear the coffin
They will make all necessary arrangements for a dignified funeral
Your funeral director will be there at the funeral to support and guide you through the funeral

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Richard Thirlwell 9th Apr 2024

A fantastic and professional company headed by Ian who was effortless in his approach with making all of the necessary funeral arrangements. Thank you from all of the Thirlwell family.

Alan Howard 8th Apr 2024

Absolutely fantastic service,I would like to thank all the staff for there help through this difficult time for my family. Many thanks. Alan.

John Craven 8th Apr 2024

Everyone we dealt with was utterly professional especially Gary 10/10 thank you!

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Funeral Services

Traditional burial
Simple funeral
Traditional cremation
Home visit
On-site parking
Chapel of rest

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

Benwell House
345 Benwell Lane
Newcastle
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE15 6RU

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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 0215

About Us

Co-op Funeralcare, Newcastle 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, Newcastle 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 Newcastle 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 Newcastle, Co-op Funeralcare, Newcastle 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, Newcastle 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, Newcastle 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.

5 Richard Thirlwell 9th Apr 2024

A fantastic and professional company headed by Ian who was effortless in his approach with making all of the necessary funeral arrangements. Thank you from all of the Thirlwell family.
5 Alan Howard 8th Apr 2024

Absolutely fantastic service,I would like to thank all the staff for there help through this difficult time for my family. Many thanks.

Alan.
5 John Craven 8th Apr 2024

Everyone we dealt with was utterly professional especially Gary 10/10 thank you!
5 Tarun Sehgal 28th Mar 2024

Excellent service during a very difficult time. A Special thanks to Gary for all his help and support.
5 Nicola Fisher 25th Mar 2024

We recently instructed funeral director Richard Bland to help assist us with dealing with a funeral for one of our late clients. Richard talked us through our options to ensure that the funeral was personalised for our clients friends and he always kept in contact with us and provided us with updates where necessary. Richard was very kind and friendly.

We would recommend using COOP funeral directors.
5 Sophie Nesbitt 25th Mar 2024

The service was very caring and supportive, which made the process easier. The Gosforth team were always available and friendly. I would highly recommend. Thank you.
5 Teresa Doyle 25th Mar 2024

Gary provided us with a very clear and friendly service, nothing was too much bother when we asked any questions.
5 Lynn Gilroy 18th Mar 2024

Have always used coop funeral care … always professional.
5 Kim Sheppard 11th Mar 2024

Very pleased with the whole process.. A special thank you to Chris who was there for us all… Quickly responded to any queries we had…
5 Diane Rodgers 11th Mar 2024

Very professional and friendly staff, couldn't do enough for us,were there for us before and after the service highly recommended
5 Lynne Shaw 7th Mar 2024

Excellent service all round. Helpful, supportive and compassionate. Thank you!
5 Lynn Reavley 4th Mar 2024

Couldn't have had a more fitting send off
5 Pauline Marie Butler 4th Mar 2024

My brother & I were so greatful for all the care and direction we received from Alana, & her colleagues .
5 Kim Tofield 26th Feb 2024

Fantastic care, support and understanding from all of the staff, at such a terrible time. We were updated at each stage so that everything went smoothly.
Would definitely recommend using this company.
5 Monica Cooper 26th Feb 2024

Excellent service from Gary.Understanding and sympathetic from beginning to end.Cant thank him enough
5 Connie Madgwick 26th Feb 2024

Couldn't be happier with the professional way everyone acted.Would rate 10 out of 10.Thankyou.
5 Dorothy Whitehead 19th Feb 2024

They handled everything with care and professionalism
5 Connie Madgwick 19th Feb 2024

Very professional and caring. Services were first class. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to anyone
5 Eric Bebb 19th Feb 2024

Could not fault them From first meeting to actual funeral very professional in everything they done.Very sympathetic and understanding of our needs. Cannot praise them highly enough. Five stars is not enough. Could be a 105.Thank you all so much!
5 Shaun Allan 19th Feb 2024

The Team at Co-op Benwell in Newcastle were an absolute joy to worth with.

They provided concise friendly and professional advice throughout, as we made plans to say goodbye to my Dad. I'd particularly like to thank Mark, Ian and Jackie for all their help. I'll have absolutely no hesitation in using your company again.

All the Best,
Shaun Allan
5 Rosemary Gillies 19th Feb 2024

Everything was handled really well and thoughtfully. We were kept informed step by step.
5 Kathleen Burns 12th Feb 2024

A lovely service and the gentleman i dealt with was fantastic and kind
5 Julia Smith 6th Feb 2024

Professional and most helpful staff at a very difficult time made things so much easier to deal with and looked after my mother immensely.
5 Ray Tolley 29th Jan 2024

Everything went very smoothly and bang-on time. I'm grateful to Ian Richardson for managing everything so well and keeping me informed at all stages.
5 Sandra O'keefe 29th Jan 2024

Everyone at the Coop was excellent. They were patient, caring, very sympathetic, always helpful and enormously professional. They made our situation much easier for us to get through. Thank you so much.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a funeral from Co-op Funeralcare, Newcastle cost?

A Standard Simple Funeral from Co-op Funeralcare, Newcastle costs approximately £3,297. This consists of professional fees of £2,020, cremation fees of £995, a celebrant estimated at £200 and doctors fees of £82. For more information, visit our funeral pricing guide.

Do Co-op Funeralcare, Newcastle have good reviews?

Co-op Funeralcare, Newcastle has 172 reviews with an average rating of 5.0. The most recent review was left on 9th Apr 2024. You can read more reviews of Co-op Funeralcare, Newcastle here.

Is there on-site parking available at Co-op Funeralcare, Newcastle?

Yes, Co-op Funeralcare, Newcastle does have on-site parking. To check if there will be space, you should phone the home on 0191 743 0215.

Does Co-op Funeralcare, Newcastle have a chapel of rest?

Yes, Co-op Funeralcare, Newcastle has a chapel of rest. You should contact the home if you wish to arrange a viewing of your loved one.

Call 24 hours: 0191 743 0215