Co-op Funeralcare, South Shields

148 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

John Christie 28th Nov 2023

Excellent professional, sympathetic and supportive help at all stages of the funeral service from everyone encountered. Thank you

Lisa Valente 27th Nov 2023

Excellent professionalism and empathy shown by all the team in South Shields.  Special mentions to David, Craig and Lynne  Thank you for making such a difficult task more bearable ❤️

John Spence 27th Nov 2023

I was very pleased with the service I got,

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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

Westoe House
Westoe Road
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE33 4LZ

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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 0031

About Us

Co-op Funeralcare, South 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, South 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 South 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 South Shields, Co-op Funeralcare, South 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, South 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, South 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 John Christie 28th Nov 2023

    Excellent professional, sympathetic and supportive help at all stages of the funeral service from everyone encountered. Thank you

  • 5 Lisa Valente 27th Nov 2023

    Excellent professionalism and empathy shown by all the team in South Shields. 
    Special mentions to David, Craig and Lynne 
    Thank you for making such a difficult task more bearable ❤️

  • 5 John Spence 27th Nov 2023

    I was very pleased with the service I got,

  • 4 Stephen Hiles 21st Nov 2023

    No complaints. Looked after very well throughout every step of the way. Special mention for Gill. 

  • 5 Maria Guy 30th Oct 2023

    The service provided by Co op funerals was amazing. Everything was excellent from first contact to the funeral it's self. Thank you so much

  • 5 Margaret Spain 25th Sep 2023

    Staff very nice nice and professional 
    Kept in regular contact seeing as we lived in Ireland and funeral was in England and everything went of perfect 

  • 5 Stanley Goggins 18th Sep 2023

    From start to finish nothing was a problem, all to willing to help in all matters, even when we changed our minds about a few things. Highly recommended by me and my family. Thanks again for your help and support.

  • 5 Sarah Gibson 18th Sep 2023

    You made a very difficult event much easier to deal with.
    The whole organisation of the funeral through to the actual service was brilliant. I have had several comments about how good the funeral service was.
    Thank you again for your help

  • 5 Peter James Burrell 15th Sep 2023

    Showed good compassion and professionalism everything was as we asked we are very satisfied

  • 5 Judith Bingham 11th Sep 2023

    BRILLIANT

  • 5 Gary Smith 11th Sep 2023

    My family and myself can not fault the service we received from start to finish, Thank you 

  • 5 Anthony Glen 14th Aug 2023

    Excellent efficiency and care from Craig and the team at a difficult time.

  • 5 Paul Winship 25th Jul 2023

    I knew nothing about funerals but they organised everything. Liased with the Mission to Seafarers so service went without a hitch.

  • 5 James Finney 24th Jul 2023

    We were looked after very well.

  • 5 Andrew Carhart 24th Jul 2023

    The whole team have been amazing.They helped my elderly father organise my mams funeral,with us.It all went to plan.
    The staff were always on hand for any queries,we were treat with such kindness at a very difficult time.
    A special Thanks to David,who done such a lovely job,with the funeral.
    We had a humanist Sarah,who done a amazing tribute to my Mam.
    We all recommend this team highly.

  • 5 Dorothy Duffield 17th Jul 2023

    Thank you to all the staff at coop, thank you Davy you all cared so beautifully for mam 

  • 4 Andrea Stewart 9th Jul 2023

     We couldn’t have asked for more from Craig button , he was marvellous and went above and beyond.

  • 5 Enid Robison 20th Jun 2023

    When you need someone to support you and your family every step of the way to arrange a funeral I would recommend the coop South Shields. The staff are there for you and your loved ones at all times. Thank you all for your support from myself and all the family

  • 4 Emma Henderson 19th Jun 2023

    Absolutely lovely from start to finish

  • 5 Treena Hitcham 1st Mar 2023

    This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do so far.

    The co-op made this whole process bearable & alot less painful from start to finish.

    They were really friendly, approachable & professional throughout, nothing was a bother, what a team!

    I would highly recommend them to look after your loved ones at the end.

  • 5 Tom Scullion 27th Feb 2023

    Can not fault them,very professional in all aspects of funeral from beginning to end and helpful in all procedures involved.

  • 5 Joan Taylor 25th Feb 2023

    Professional service provided

  • 5 David Scott 20th Feb 2023

    Very professional and very caring in the way they dealt with this very difficult time for our family

  • 5 Ronald McGuire 20th Feb 2023

    Excellent service and very friendly

  • 5 Dianne Shotton 15th Feb 2023

    I would not only like to thank Lynne and David for the care and compassion they showed us as a family but also for the respect and dignity they showed Eveline and for that the family will be eternally grateful.
    David Bell and family

Address
Westoe House
Westoe Road
South Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE33 4LZ

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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

John Christie 28th Nov 2023

Excellent professional, sympathetic and supportive help at all stages of the funeral service from everyone encountered. Thank you

Lisa Valente 27th Nov 2023

Excellent professionalism and empathy shown by all the team in South Shields.  Special mentions to David, Craig and Lynne  Thank you for making such a difficult task more bearable ❤️

John Spence 27th Nov 2023

I was very pleased with the service I got,

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