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

Deborah Smith 15th Feb 2022

They were fantastic as a team and also individual . The respect that was given to me and my sister was amazing . Thanks again for your kindness too

Terence John Thompson 15th Feb 2022

Excellent service, family appreciated arranging funeral quickly due to other arrangements and minor changes to transport.

Gary Peterson 14th Feb 2022

Craig Button was fantastic  from start to finish. He made the entire funeral a lot easier than we ever thought it would be. 

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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 Deborah Smith 15th Feb 2022

    They were fantastic as a team and also individual . The respect that was given to me and my sister was amazing . Thanks again for your kindness too

  • 4 Terence John Thompson 15th Feb 2022

    Excellent service, family appreciated arranging funeral quickly due to other arrangements and minor changes to transport.

  • 5 Gary Peterson 14th Feb 2022

    Craig Button was fantastic  from start to finish. He made the entire funeral a lot easier than we ever thought it would be. 

  • 5 Raymond Barnett 14th Feb 2022

    I made the arrangements online and was quickly contacted by my local undertaker. Service was excellent with plenty of contact and a caring approach. I would certainly use their services again.

  • 5 Cheryl Ward 8th Feb 2022

    The service that was provided was excellent and brought comfort to the whole family at a very upsetting time. Thank you so much.

  • 5 Ian Coffer 8th Feb 2022

    A friendly and efficient service.

  • 5 Julie Rose 7th Feb 2022

    We were very happy with the services of the Co-op. The staff from South Shields were really helpful and sympathetic, especially Craig and Lynn, and the service itself to celebrate Joan’s life was done very thoughtfully by Graeme Flaxan.
    Thank you all so much.

  • 5 Ann Bond 6th Feb 2022

    Thank you so much - everyone was so thoughtful and helpful and every aspect was handled with care, thought and attention, with the greatest respect shown to Mam and our wishes. All the staff go the extra mile to support the family too.

  • 3 Marie Robinson 1st Feb 2022

    Unfortunately the coop gave the courier an incorrect telephone number. Consequently my mother's ashes were not returned as per the contract and arrived 3 weeks after the due date. This could have been avoided if the courier, not being able to reach the relative, had just made one quick phone call to the co-op to query the number. Not the service you expect when you pay £100 for transportation of the ashes.

    Kate Harling replied
    We are sorry to hear that you have been dissatisfied with aspects of our service. Please get in touch with us at funeral.clientrelations@coop.co.uk and we will listen to and investigate your concerns. Thank you for highlighting this, we’d really appreciate you allowing us to respond to you at this difficult time.
  • 4 Edmund Waugh 24th Jan 2022

    very understanding of our requirements .

  • 5 Joyce Luther 18th Jan 2022

    At a time when you need all to go well. coop made no mistakes.
    A special thanks to Craig who was professional and caring at the same time.
    Well done to the whole team.

  • 4 Doris Bradley 10th Jan 2022

    I believe the service we received from the co-op was very efficient as well as compassionate. Everything went as planned, and a special thank you to Craig Button, for his kindness and consideration throughout.

  • 5 Joan Rowland 30th Dec 2021

    Service and consideration was excellent.

  • 5 Lesley Fearon 29th Dec 2021

    From the first call I made to my local Coop funeral care I was impressed with their service, professionalism and friendliness. Our funeral director, Nichola was amazing and she went above and beyond supporting our family. The service itself went without incident and the care afforded to my family was second to none. We cannot thank or praise you highly enough. 

  • 5 Stephen Robson 29th Dec 2021

    Sue was excellent through out the whole process and those that attended the funeral were also spot on.
    I would recommend Coop Funeralcare to anyone. After all we've used them 4 times for all my family over the last 50 years

  • 5 Josephine Schofield 22nd Dec 2021

    I couldn’t fault the service that the South Shields branch of Co-Op Funeral Care gave to my husband and myself.

  • 5 Kevin Lodge 20th Dec 2021

    A very sad day but everything was done as requested and all of the staff were extremely helpful and respectful. Thank you.

  • 5 Peter Sinclair Capeling 13th Dec 2021

    Co-op Was excellent at arranging my wife’s funeral it went off very well and I was  very happy with everything that they did I couldn’t fault them at all many thanks to the co-op 

  • 4 Russell Sanderson 6th Dec 2021

    Quick, sensitive and easy to organise. Very professional team.

  • 5 Maurice Martin Hepple 6th Dec 2021

    Very considerate and understanding, tried to oblige all requests made.

  • 5 Lesley Berry 6th Dec 2021

    Allison Boddy from your Jarrow Branch, arranged the funeral lead the funeral and dressed and made Dorothy look elegant she painted her nails put her make up on and cut and styled her hair. I cannot thank Allison enough for her caring and proffesionalism at this awful time in our lives, she is an absolute credit to your company.
    Dorothy was my mum in law and we also lost my mum in June of this year and it was Allison again who cared for us and my mum again with the same care and empathy. Allison made a very hard time in our lives a little easier thank you.

  • 5 Lesley Emmerson 6th Dec 2021

    Staff are amazing, kept me well informed and support from beginning to end. Thankyou xxx

  • 5 Alison Clark 23rd Nov 2021

    Such lovely people at such a sad time. Also so professional. Thank you

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

Deborah Smith 15th Feb 2022

They were fantastic as a team and also individual . The respect that was given to me and my sister was amazing . Thanks again for your kindness too

Terence John Thompson 15th Feb 2022

Excellent service, family appreciated arranging funeral quickly due to other arrangements and minor changes to transport.

Gary Peterson 14th Feb 2022

Craig Button was fantastic  from start to finish. He made the entire funeral a lot easier than we ever thought it would be. 

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