Co-op Funeralcare, North Shields

247 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Iain Calder 21st Nov 2023

Richard who looked after everything from the coop side of things was excellent and went above and beyond to make a trying time just that bit easier. Thank you soo much Richard.

Keith McDonald 21st Nov 2023

Excellent service from start to finish.  Richard is extremely professional and compassionate.  Highly recommend!

Paul Mather 21st Nov 2023

Everything very straight forward. Easy people to deal with who evidently care about the service they give.

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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

Mill House
Billy Mill Avenue
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE29 0QR

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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 0189

About Us

Co-op Funeralcare, North Shields 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, North Shields 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 North Shields 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 North Shields, Co-op Funeralcare, North Shields 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, North Shields 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, North Shields 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 Iain Calder 21st Nov 2023

    Richard who looked after everything from the coop side of things was excellent and went above and beyond to make a trying time just that bit easier. Thank you soo much Richard.

  • 5 Keith McDonald 21st Nov 2023

    Excellent service from start to finish.  Richard is extremely professional and compassionate.  Highly recommend!

  • 5 Paul Mather 21st Nov 2023

    Everything very straight forward. Easy people to deal with who evidently care about the service they give.

  • 5 Patricia Marshall 20th Nov 2023

    We were well looked after from start to finish. The service was professional and comforting. Excellent from start to finish.

  • 5 Harry Steele 15th Nov 2023

    Excellent service. Very respectful

  • 5 Clive Parkin 14th Nov 2023

    Very friendly and professional service. The support and service on the day was first class

  • 5 Dorothy Grieves 13th Nov 2023

    I could not be more happy with the service I got with The Co Op Funeral Company. The staff were so lovely, sympathetic and caring. 
    The Celebrant Julia did a wonderful job of conveying my husband’s life in such an uplifting manner. Chris was also so fantastic and nothing was too much trouble. 

  • 5 Gerry Maley 8th Nov 2023

    A polite friendly service which helped when I didn’t feel great.

  • 5 Bridget Gallagher 31st Oct 2023

    The staff at North Shields were absolutely lovely and couldn't have been more helpful. They were just the right combination of friendly, supportive and professional that made all the difference to us during this difficult time. I wouldn't hesitate in recommending their services.

  • 5 Tony Mawson 23rd Oct 2023

    Becky and staff were brilliant thank you 

  • 5 Julie Hope 23rd Oct 2023

    I couldn’t have asked for a more sympathetic place to deal with my brothers funeral. Irene went above and beyond to make my experience as comfortable as possible. I would like to thank everyone involved in helping me deal with this very sad occasion 

  • 5 Fiona Marjorie Cooper 23rd Oct 2023

    Highly professional, caring and compassionate throughout. 
    Rebecca Haig was exceptional in ensuring we, as a family, made the appropriate decisions. We were treated with sensitivity which gave us confidence in the arrangements and care of our loved one.
    Communication was excellent; we were kept informed at every stage which,again, helped us through a sad and distressing time.

  • 5 Lesha Kinsey 9th Oct 2023

    From the start to the finish the it was very professional and caring service from all the people involved in David s funeral

  • 5 Kevin Frank Millward 29th Sep 2023

    Everything was as I had asked for.

  • 5 Evelyn Maholam 18th Sep 2023

    Very professional and caring,
    I appreciated all the support that was given during the sad time of losing my brother

    Thank you Becky and Richard 

  • 5 David Knowles 12th Sep 2023

    Excellent service, very professional. Could not ask for anything better. Most appreciated 

  • 5 Richard Mckenzie 12th Sep 2023

    The co op team were very compassionate and sensitive to our needs at this very sad time. A huge thank you.

  • 5 Jill Pyner 12th Sep 2023

    Treat with so much respect and empathy. Rang with updates and asking about welfare special consideration.  No pushing to spend more money really fab customer service for grieving family 

  • 5 Yvonne Evans 29th Aug 2023

    Was very comforting to know that you were always there to help with anything. Very compassionate and even the aftercare was very comforting

  • 5 Jan Farnworth 29th Aug 2023

    The help, guidance and genuine support and comfort we got from Becky during a very difficult time was outstanding.
    Thank you so much.

  • 5 Dianne Barrass 29th Aug 2023

    Richard showed a great deal of compassion and care when he took care of my Dads service 
    He looked after us throughout the journey

  • 5 Dorothy Tinwell 7th Aug 2023

    Could not have possibly done anything more. Very very respectful and caring. Thank you Becky.

  • 5 Joanna Brannon 2nd Aug 2023

    All staff involved were brilliant - my sister and I couldn't have done it without them.

  • 5 Lesley Petherbridge 31st Jul 2023

    Thank you for helping us through the funeral process.
    As a family, we were deeply touched by the kindness and respect. It has been a great comfort knowing that you were always there, willing to help. Thank you for
    putting together a beautiful farewell it was very well appreciated.

  • 5 Gillian Smith 31st Jul 2023

    professional service

Address
Mill House
Billy Mill Avenue
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE29 0QR

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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

Iain Calder 21st Nov 2023

Richard who looked after everything from the coop side of things was excellent and went above and beyond to make a trying time just that bit easier. Thank you soo much Richard.

Keith McDonald 21st Nov 2023

Excellent service from start to finish.  Richard is extremely professional and compassionate.  Highly recommend!

Paul Mather 21st Nov 2023

Everything very straight forward. Easy people to deal with who evidently care about the service they give.

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