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

Lee Heron 7th Nov 2022

Exellent service

Lesley Pearce 7th Nov 2022

Excellent service from start to finish, many thanks 

Thelma Neaber 31st Oct 2022

Good all round service

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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 Lee Heron 7th Nov 2022

    Exellent service

  • 5 Lesley Pearce 7th Nov 2022

    Excellent service from start to finish, many thanks 

  • 5 Thelma Neaber 31st Oct 2022

    Good all round service

  • 5 Michael Joyce 24th Oct 2022

    It is hard to compare funeral companies, as hopefully not used too often, but what i can confirm is that the Co-op were nothing more than the most professional & friendly company I could have wished for, the service director Craig Button very professional & attentive very approachable.

  • 5 Dorothy McColl 17th Oct 2022

    Brilliant from start to finish everyone we dealt with from start to finish were amazing respectful helpful and so understanding outstanding service thank you 

  • 5 Maureen Stothert 3rd Oct 2022

    Excellent quality of service from going to see them when mam died and right through the process. I would like to thank Craig and Lynn for their care and support.

  • 5 Julie Morley 3rd Oct 2022

    Craig was amazing with the whole process.
    Not living close to my Aunty, from start to finish everything was really smooth.
    Thank you Craig!

  • 5 Darron Smith 3rd Oct 2022

    All staff provided a very personal and sympathetic service for our family at this difficult time.

  • 5 Byron Ross 13th Sep 2022

    I would like to thank Craig and the team once again for making my Mum's funeral so special. Craig, Lynne, Jade and Nichola were fantastic and looked after me through every step of the way. I wanted the personal touch and even though the Co-op is a huge organisation the personal touch was met in every small detail. Thoughtful, caring and even saying good morning to my Mum everyday she was there. This is exactly what I wanted for my Mum.
    They pulled together the South Shields Gazette, the flowers if needed, the church and Father Bill, the burial, they helped my brother & I carry Mum into the church and prompted us through the day.

  • 5 Suzanne Baker 12th Sep 2022

    From start to finish the Co-op did a fantastic job organising my mothers funeral.
    Nothing was a bother, they were very helpful and knowledgeable. And on the day everything was time to perfection and the service with the Humanist was dignified and thoughtful.

    Walter Embleton

  • 5 Lynne Donke 12th Sep 2022

    Craig button was so professional and sympathetic from beginning to end.
    Nothing was too much for him, he kept in touch throughout, made a hard time much easier.
    In fact everyone at the co op gave an outstanding service.

  • 5 Alan Fiksen 12th Sep 2022

    First class professional sevice from the funeral director and his team. Attention to detail and good advice given, nothing was a trouble to them they also ensured everything went smoothly.

  • 5 Margaret McGann 15th Aug 2022

    Excellent service. You were very respectful and helpful.

  • 5 Paul Young 8th Aug 2022

    Craig Button and his colleagues did everything we asked of them in a caring, thoughtful and professional manner, couldn't fault them. Many thanks to them all.

  • 5 Kevin Oliver 3rd Aug 2022

    This is the third time I've used COOP Funeralcare for a family funeral and once again the service was all we could've hoped for. Very helpful and very supportive at the time it is most needed. And the service was lovely. I can't recommend them highly enough.

  • 5 Carol Dorothy 1st Aug 2022

    Very caring and compassionate

  • 5 Patricia Robson 25th Jul 2022

    Absolutely brilliant from entering the door lynne was the most loveliest and compassionate person I have met made this very sad time easier to cope with as was David who explained everything to me and gave me lots of help my sisters funeral was perfect just how she wanted it can’t thank you all enoughxxxx

  • 5 Ginette Bryne 18th Jul 2022

    Fantastic service for mum ivy staff were really supportive for me and my family couldn't asked for a better funeral care for my mam

  • 5 Andrew Hill 13th Jul 2022

    Very caring attentive dignified and respectful care.
    Funeral Diector David Nye was all of the above.
    Jade from the admin staff also very supportive.
    This Co-op Funeral service branch has served our family well for many years
    Thank You to you all

  • 5 Eileen Carr 11th Jul 2022

    Excellent service will be booking.my own funeral care plan with them in near future

  • 5 Christine Haswell 27th Jun 2022

    Absolutely first class professional service, they were always there to listen and help with even the small things. My funeral will definitely be with the Co-op they have such care, compassion and empathy. 

  • 5 Julia Goward 27th Jun 2022

    My funeral director, Craig, was very easy to talk to and supportive throughout : he arranged a dignified funeral for my Mam ( and previously arranged my Dad’s funeral a few years ago ). 

  • 5 Paul Armstrong 20th Jun 2022

    Overall excellent service.

  • 5 Dawn Killeen 16th Jun 2022

    The customer service was amazing. All of the staff were compassionate, friendly and professional. Nothing was too much trouble and they made time to listen and keep you informed about what was happening.

    They made a difficult time much easier; thank you.

  • 5 Norma Gertrude Pennock 15th Jun 2022

    We have experienced a fantastic service from the Coop. They went above and beyond and delivered an excellent customer service. Their reception staff, funeral directors were brilliant. 

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

Open map

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

Lee Heron 7th Nov 2022

Exellent service

Lesley Pearce 7th Nov 2022

Excellent service from start to finish, many thanks 

Thelma Neaber 31st Oct 2022

Good all round service

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