Co-op Funeralcare, Washington

186 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Jan Old 18th May 2021

I cannot praise Coop Funeralcare enough for their professional caring service. From the moment they first rang me they made me feel that everything would run smoothly and without stress and could not do enough to ensure that I was happy with all the family's wishes to ensure a perfect funeral. I received emails or phone calls to update me on any changes that I made and I was always made to feel I was aware and in control of the proceedings. A special thank you to Courtney French who was fantastic with organising everything with my mother and I. Having to organise a funeral is a stressful and sad time and yet Coop Funeralcare made me feel calm and in control knowing my dear family member who had passed away would be given the best and most respectful farewell I could wish for. I would never choose anywhere else now. Thank you so much

Helen Anderson 15th May 2021

Courtney has been extremely professional and supportive throughout. Also everyone at the funeral home have been lovely. I would also like to thank Lindsey Russell the Funeral Arranger who has been both helpful, patient and very kind in helping arrange the headstone. I cannot fault any of the staff and would like to thank all of them for making this process as painless as it can be. One last thing, every time I left a message asking either  Courtney or Lindsey to call me back they did. Thank you. 

Peter Elliott 4th May 2021

Funeral was beautifully organised and orchestrated by very nice, efficient, friendly and caring staff

Reviews

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

New Fountain House
12 Victoria Road
Washington
Tyne and Wear
NE37 2SY

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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 4387

About Us

Co-op Funeralcare, Washington 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, Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington, Co-op Funeralcare, Washington 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, Washington 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, Washington 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 Jan Old 18th May 2021

    I cannot praise Coop Funeralcare enough for their professional caring service.
    From the moment they first rang me they made me feel that everything would run smoothly and without stress and could not do enough to ensure that I was happy with all the family's wishes to ensure a perfect funeral. I received emails or phone calls to update me on any changes that I made and I was always made to feel I was aware and in control of the proceedings. A special thank you to Courtney French who was fantastic with organising everything with my mother and I.
    Having to organise a funeral is a stressful and sad time and yet Coop Funeralcare made me feel calm and in control knowing my dear family member who had passed away would be given the best and most respectful farewell I could wish for. I would never choose anywhere else now.
    Thank you so much

  • 5 Helen Anderson 15th May 2021

    Courtney has been extremely professional and supportive throughout. Also everyone at the funeral home have been lovely. I would also like to thank Lindsey Russell the Funeral Arranger who has been both helpful, patient and very kind in helping arrange the headstone. I cannot fault any of the staff and would like to thank all of them for making this process as painless as it can be. One last thing, every time I left a message asking either  Courtney or Lindsey to call me back they did. Thank you. 

  • 5 Peter Elliott 4th May 2021

    Funeral was beautifully organised and orchestrated by very nice, efficient, friendly and caring staff

  • 4 Annette Reay 4th May 2021

    Well Done by Courtney. Did all she said she would do.
    The administration left a little to be desired..

  • 5 Michael Dunn 19th Apr 2021

    We cannot speak too highly of the service and care received from Courtney and the staff at Washington.

  • 5 David Clark 19th Apr 2021

    Everything handled superbly excellent service from start to finish 

  • 5 Michael Battista 12th Apr 2021

    Looked after everything we needed. Very professional.

  • 4 Margaret Heron 31st Mar 2021

    Satisfied with the service we received 

  • 5 Christine Absi 22nd Mar 2021

    Fantastic service , very supportive, caring, respectful and helpful .
    The whole tesm were marvellous especially Courtney and Sonia . Thankyou for making my father’s funeral so memorable and respectful. You took all the pressure and stress away from me 
    My father would have been very proud of his send off

  • 5 Joanne Smith 17th Mar 2021

    Thank you to everyone for the care and attention given in the preparation and carrying out of Mam’s Funeral. Staff behaved with dignity, kindness and respect throughout. She was cared for wonderfully in your Chapel of Rest and we were comforted to see how smart she looked in her outfit and it is exactly how she would have wanted to look.

  • 5 Diane Tabari 11th Mar 2021

    All staff very professional, courteous and sensitive throughout

  • 5 Elsie Rollinson 9th Mar 2021

    Excellent service by everyone at the Co-Operative Funeral Care Washington, ensuring all our requests were met with dignity and care. Their help and guidance has been greatly appreciated.

  • 4 David Watson 8th Mar 2021

    Service provided by the Co-Op funeral care was to a high quality and standard, very good with communication and what needed to be fulfilled prior to the day.

    Made fully aware of the restrictions imposed on the service due to the ongoing pandemic, but all rules and regulations applied.

  • 5 Lynda Pomfrey 23rd Feb 2021

    Excellent company looked after ray from the undertaker coming to the house to taking him to the chapel of rest and keeping you up to date with everything the humanist service was very good and it was very professional done a well done to Claire for all her help at organising it she was a professional x

  • 5 Sasha Gatenby 22nd Feb 2021

    I can not thank co.op Washington, for all there did for my Nana Nancy, this comes from all the family.

    Really could not expect any thing else or any better.

    The respect nana had and all the family blown us away.

    Down to the girls on reception there where amazing.

    Hopefuly not for a long time yet but if we did need your services we would be useiny co.op Washington again.



  • 5 Ian Calvert 17th Feb 2021

    Can't praise David and the team high enough. Would give 10 stars if I could. Personal and compassionate service when I needed it most

  • 5 Julie Anderson 16th Feb 2021

    Courtney and the team could not have been more supportive. Having never arranged a funeral before they talked us through every step, and gave my dad the funeral we wanted for him. I cannot recommend highly enough.

  • 5 Marie Shotton 15th Feb 2021

    The care and support  was outstanding, I was kept informed every step of the way. Would recommend the Co-op for family and friends

  • 5 Diane Nelson 8th Feb 2021

    The service we received was excellent. With a special thanks to Alison, Sophie and Ann they could not have been better  in ensuring my mums wishes were carried out. They showed so much kindness, gentleness and empathy at this sad time. Checking in, and keeping the family informed throughout, I cannot thank them enough for looking after us especially in these unprecedented times. 

  • 5 Dawn Whittle 8th Feb 2021

    Was absolutely dreading making the arrangements, however Courtney made this process a lot easier . She  directed me through the paperwork with ease , and to be honest took the weight of my shoulders . 
    Communication was second to none , and delivered a very professional and beautiful service . In a situation like this you need that re assurance that everything will be ok , and allow the professionals to do their jobs . Trust me you will not be disappointed. 

  • 5 Sheila Cowie 6th Feb 2021

    Everything was taken care of really well by courtney and the staff which was a great help at this sad time thank you all so much

  • 5 Steven McVeigh 1st Feb 2021

    Couldn't have asked for a better company they where very helpful over the phone and always contact us regarding things.
    Very very good service would highly recommend the coop.

  • 5 Jim McCourt 1st Feb 2021

    I couldn't of wished for a better service, I was helped every step of the way, from the first to the last stage they were always at hand to answer any questions, Simon was great and the girls also at the chapel of rest,drivers very punctual and always safety in mind considering the restrictions
    Thank you

  • 5 Howard Chamberlain 1st Feb 2021

    Alison and all the staff were very thoughtful, helpful and understanding. Made contact and guided us through the difficult process leading up to the funeral. In highly unusual circumstances (Covid), administered the funeral with great care and respect. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Joan Hylton 25th Jan 2021

    During this difficult time in our lives we would like to thank all the staff involved with the care and support that was given to use for our sons funeral. It has helped to take a lot of the strain and anxiety from us during this struggle. Thank you

Address
New Fountain House
12 Victoria Road
Washington
Tyne and Wear
NE37 2SY

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

Jan Old 18th May 2021

I cannot praise Coop Funeralcare enough for their professional caring service. From the moment they first rang me they made me feel that everything would run smoothly and without stress and could not do enough to ensure that I was happy with all the family's wishes to ensure a perfect funeral. I received emails or phone calls to update me on any changes that I made and I was always made to feel I was aware and in control of the proceedings. A special thank you to Courtney French who was fantastic with organising everything with my mother and I. Having to organise a funeral is a stressful and sad time and yet Coop Funeralcare made me feel calm and in control knowing my dear family member who had passed away would be given the best and most respectful farewell I could wish for. I would never choose anywhere else now. Thank you so much

Helen Anderson 15th May 2021

Courtney has been extremely professional and supportive throughout. Also everyone at the funeral home have been lovely. I would also like to thank Lindsey Russell the Funeral Arranger who has been both helpful, patient and very kind in helping arrange the headstone. I cannot fault any of the staff and would like to thank all of them for making this process as painless as it can be. One last thing, every time I left a message asking either  Courtney or Lindsey to call me back they did. Thank you. 

Peter Elliott 4th May 2021

Funeral was beautifully organised and orchestrated by very nice, efficient, friendly and caring staff

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