Chester Road Funeralcare, Sunderland

218 reviews

Chester Road Funeralcare, Sunderland is an ethical and member owned funeral director, serving bereaved families in Sunderland and the surrounding area with care, respect and clarity.

Latest Verified Reviews

Wendy Mcdonald 25th Jul 2022

We were grateful for the friendly and comforting service we received and were dealt with professionally and courteously throughout. All the arrangements ran smoothly on the day of the funeral and any questions we had leading up to the day were answered quickly, confidently and with care for us in mind. It was a relief being able to give such a responsibility over to such a professional, well managed team.

Alex Sinclair 4th Jul 2022

The co op where a great service helping in all aspects when you need help most

Valerie Spoor 4th Jul 2022

Very happy with the service we received from The Co-Op funeral service. Everything was handled with efficiency and respect, and we were kept up to date at every point. 

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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

Chatsworth House
221 Chester Road
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR4 7RA

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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 917 4431

About Us

Chester Road Funeralcare, Sunderland 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, Chester Road Funeralcare, Sunderland 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 Sunderland 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 Sunderland, Chester Road Funeralcare, Sunderland 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, Chester Road Funeralcare, Sunderland 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 Chester Road Funeralcare, Sunderland 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 Wendy Mcdonald 25th Jul 2022

    We were grateful for the friendly and comforting service we received and were dealt with professionally and courteously throughout. All the arrangements ran smoothly on the day of the funeral and any questions we had leading up to the day were answered quickly, confidently and with care for us in mind.
    It was a relief being able to give such a responsibility over to such a professional, well managed team.

  • 5 Alex Sinclair 4th Jul 2022

    The co op where a great service helping in all aspects when you need help most

  • 5 Valerie Spoor 4th Jul 2022

    Very happy with the service we received from The Co-Op funeral service. Everything was handled with efficiency and respect, and we were kept up to date at every point. 

  • 5 Richard Casey 27th Jun 2022

    Great service from Claire and team, can’t thank them enough for their professional and caring service provided to the whole family. 
    Many thanks
    Casey family 

  • 5 David Stoves 27th Jun 2022

    First class service delivered by Claire and Lynda . Absolutely everything taken care of in fine detail.

  • 5 Michael Wilson 22nd Jun 2022

    Excellent service throughout
    Professional and sensitive

  • 4 Derek Allsop 14th Jun 2022

    Everything was fine no complaints at all very impressed

  • 5 David Swinbanks 7th Jun 2022

    Very caring and professional with passion and commitment. Highly recommended. 

  • 5 John Dinsdale 30th May 2022

    Nichola who dealt with my needs was superb . Her care and support was excellent couldn't of done anymore ...thank you

  • 5 Marie Stewart 27th May 2022

    My mother died 4 weeks after my father and co op, Chester road, Sunderland conducted both funerals, very professional and again took the stress away fr family after such a tramatic time, highly recommended

  • 5 Hilary Cousen 27th May 2022

    I could not have wished for a more professional, yet warm and empathetic, response regarding my Mam's funeral arrangements. I was guided gently and respectfully through the whole process and I will without question recommend the staff at the Chester Road branch for other undertakings.

  • 4 Terrence Armstrong 23rd May 2022

    When I rang the Co op at the Manchester office to arrange the cremation I was told by the gentleman on the phone that would be able to see Marcia once she at funeral home. When the funeral home rang I asked about this and was told very bluntly no. When I was ask to visit the funeral home to sign the documents and to pay I again asked if this was possible and the lady said she would ask her manager and would let me know the outcome. I am still waiting for the phone call and now it’s to late. Thank you for that, I even offered to pay for the chapel of rest and was I was told no.

  • 5 Jean Johnson 16th May 2022

    Everything was done for us, they were very caring and understanding and always checked that we were ok. Phoning regularly and there if we had a problem. 

  • 5 Valerie Eccleseton 9th May 2022

    Nichola was extremely helpful and very professional. Couldn’t recommend highly enough 

  • 5 Marie Stewart 5th May 2022

    All pressure and stress was taken away from the family at such a sad time by the staff that dealt with our fathers funeral, professional from start to finish, have highly recommended the co op to family and friends, thank you

  • 5 Carol Jobling 5th May 2022

    All personnel were kind, sympathetic, friendly and professional. I would recommend the Co-op Funeral Services. Thank-you.

  • 5 Margaret Sandy 3rd May 2022

    First class service from start to finish 

  • 5 Leo Barr 3rd May 2022

    Excellent professional, caring service with staff going out of their way to help.

  • 5 David Robinson 20th Apr 2022

    Great staff, empathetic and knowledgeable. Highly recommended 

  • 5 Angela Dowell 13th Apr 2022

    Couldn't fault the service provided. The staff were extremely helpful.

  • 5 Martha Bewick 4th Apr 2022

    Excellant service from start to finish all wer very nice and so helpfull thanks every so much from all sheilas family

  • 5 Joanne Richardson 23rd Mar 2022

    The service provided by the whole team was excellent from the first telephone call on a very difficult day following the death of my father to the day of the funeral. Nothing was too much trouble, everything was explained easily, any questions followed up immediately and you were always kept up to date with all information. On the Day of the funeral we were very well looked after by David, he guided us through every step which was not easy while dealing with a very emotional time. Marie and Linda who looked after the administration were also a credit to the team, there customer service was excellent. 

  • 5 Dean Ferry 21st Mar 2022

    I would like to thank all the staff for the excellent  treatment and service that we received following the sad passing of Derek Ferry.Thank you from Dean.Mark and family.

  • 5 Joanne Jeffes 14th Mar 2022

    Clare and staff very professional 

  • 5 Gordon MacDonald 28th Feb 2022

    Claire Dalton is a great funeral director, pleasant and professional in her duties, taking care of any requests the family needed and making what is a very emotional, sad and challenging time that little bit easier.
    My uncle Charlie I am sure would have approved.

Address
Chatsworth House
221 Chester Road
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
SR4 7RA

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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

Wendy Mcdonald 25th Jul 2022

We were grateful for the friendly and comforting service we received and were dealt with professionally and courteously throughout. All the arrangements ran smoothly on the day of the funeral and any questions we had leading up to the day were answered quickly, confidently and with care for us in mind. It was a relief being able to give such a responsibility over to such a professional, well managed team.

Alex Sinclair 4th Jul 2022

The co op where a great service helping in all aspects when you need help most

Valerie Spoor 4th Jul 2022

Very happy with the service we received from The Co-Op funeral service. Everything was handled with efficiency and respect, and we were kept up to date at every point. 

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