Co-op Funeralcare, Whitley Bay

108 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Karen Pyle 12th Jul 2023

The staff were very helpful,pleasant and guided us through a difficult time. They were very supportive and and we’re on hand to answer any questions that we had.Highly recommended.

Sean Muir 10th Jul 2023

The family was very well looked after during the whole process. Caring & considerate throughput.

Carole Robson 4th Jul 2023

Execellent service from the whole team, everyone was so respectful and Chris was a great help with the arranging of the funeral. Thank you again

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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

Algernon House
Algernon Place
Whitley Bay
Tyne and Wear
NE26 2DT

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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 0156

About Us

Co-op Funeralcare, Whitley Bay 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, Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay 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 Whitley Bay, Co-op Funeralcare, Whitley Bay 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, Whitley Bay in Tyne & Wear is open from 10:00 - 14:00. 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, Whitley Bay 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 Karen Pyle 12th Jul 2023

    The staff were very helpful,pleasant and guided us through a difficult time. They were very supportive and and we’re on hand to answer any questions that we had.Highly recommended.

  • 5 Sean Muir 10th Jul 2023

    The family was very well looked after during the whole process.
    Caring & considerate throughput.

  • 5 Carole Robson 4th Jul 2023

    Execellent service from the whole team, everyone was so respectful and Chris was a great help with the arranging of the funeral. Thank you again

  • 5 David Bailey 3rd Jul 2023

    Excellent service from Chris and his team. We were kept informed every step of the way and any questions we had were swiftly dealt with by Shirley on reception. On the day everything went very smoothly. A special mention for Gill Atkinson who performed the ceremony for us and did so perfectly.

  • 5 Kathryn Stephenson 30th Jun 2023

    I could not speak more highly of the Co-op funeral services. From the very first contact when my mum had just died, to the funeral arrangements and aftercare. The people we dealt with showed empathy and understanding and really helped during a difficult time. Highly recommend. Thanks to Chris and Shirley and the lady who came to our home on 31/5/23. A lot of understanding and care shown 

  • 5 Dawn Rachelle Skelton 19th Jun 2023

    Professional, friendly, emphatic funeral director.  Sensitive and caring staff. Excellent helpful communication. Thank you  

  • 5 Eileen Hogg 19th Jun 2023

    Both Shirley and Chris at the Whitley Bay branch made the harrowing process of arranging Stella’s funeral smooth and straightforward. Their mix of efficiency and empathy make them both superb ambassadors for Co-op Funeral Services.  
    The process, which was new to me, was explained in an easy to understand way and I was kept informed at each stage along the way.  I would highly recommend their services.

  • 5 Susan Dryland 19th Jun 2023

    Chris and Shirley were both lovely to deal with and Gill who did the ceremony was excellent.

  • 5 Adele Parkes 19th Jun 2023

    Totally professional yet very personal service. Both Chris and Shirley were so supportive, kind and made the whole difficult situation so much easier.

  • 5 Bryan McNeill 22nd Feb 2023

    We were very impressed with the care and service we received from our funeral director Chris . He was very helpful , kind and thoughtful . Also the staff at the funeral home were very kind to Claire when ever she visited Eva . We were impressed with the out of hours service when we wanted to see Eva over the weekend , it was no trouble for the on call funeral director to meet us on a Saturday . Thank you very much to Chris and the staff at Whitley bay . 

  • 5 Iain Wightman 20th Feb 2023

    The funeral was managed really well, no pressure, helpful, simple. The humanist recommend was excellent and constructed and delivered the funeral in a very fitting way. My mother would have been pleased. Highly recommend.

  • 5 Sheila Smiles 20th Feb 2023

    Co-.op Funeralcare were able to offer total care and attention to detail in accordance with my late husband's wishes.
    I would recommend them as they were very professional and helpful.

  • 5 Nicola McIntyre 1st Feb 2023

    Richard and the whole team made what was an incredibly difficult time so much easier. We were treated with such care and compassion and the respect towards my late Mum was evident in each phone call/ interaction we had. 

  • 5 Cate Watkinson 16th Jan 2023

    The staff were all very professional and also approachable, particularly Becca Hebron. She was excellent at passing on information and keeping in touch.
    I would recommend the service the Co Op has offered me at what was a very difficult and sad time.

  • 5 Suzanne Cherif 16th Jan 2023

    The Team at Co-op FuneralCare, Whitley Bay were professional, helpful and most importantly, kind. We were very grateful for their support and respect they showed us at what is such a difficult time. We had confidence in their ability and trusted that my Father, and the funeral arrangements were in very caring and capable hands. Thank you to Chris, Shirley and the Team for everything you did for us.

  • 5 John Sutherland 5th Jan 2023

    I and my family were very happy and satisfied with the whole program from start to finish on such a sad day for us all. Thank You. John Sutherland and Family

  • 5 Karl Ward 3rd Jan 2023

    First class and very smooth service. Shirley and Chris were very helpful and we didn't need to worry about the arrangements. Five stars and thank you all for your support and service.

  • 5 Sheena McKenna 3rd Jan 2023

    Chris and Shirley at Whitley bay branch were excellent as a family we would like to thank them for making our mams send off go smoothly at a very stressful time for our family.Thank You

  • 5 Jonathan Fairbairn 3rd Jan 2023

    Many thanks for the support and efficient service.

  • 5 Sara Appleby 12th Dec 2022

    As a family we were more than happy with service provided and would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Alison Durrant 6th Dec 2022

    We felt supported through a very difficult time. Everybody who came into contact with us were very kind and considerate.

  • 5 June Dawson 5th Dec 2022

    Coop Funeral care were wonderful. They managed everything so thoughtfully & efficiently and helped our family through this difficult time. They managed the funeral so carefully and professionally and treated us all so well.,

  • 5 Tracey Coates 28th Nov 2022

    An excellent friendly service .Staff were very supportive. Everything was carried out smoothly and sensitively .Thank you for an excellent service at a difficult time .

  • 5 Jacqueline Grace 22nd Nov 2022

    My husband & I could not fault the service we received from your Whitley Bay Branch. They gave us so much support & advice from start to finish. 
    The staff was amazing & our thanks & gratitude goes to Chris & his staff. Much appreciated & would recommend them to anyone. 

  • 5 Helen Samuel 7th Nov 2022

    Shirley and Chris were caring, friendly and professional and nothing was too much trouble.  I felt my brother was in very good hands.  They took all the worry and hassle off me.  I can’t thank them enough.

Address
Algernon House
Algernon Place
Whitley Bay
Tyne and Wear
NE26 2DT

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

Karen Pyle 12th Jul 2023

The staff were very helpful,pleasant and guided us through a difficult time. They were very supportive and and we’re on hand to answer any questions that we had.Highly recommended.

Sean Muir 10th Jul 2023

The family was very well looked after during the whole process. Caring & considerate throughput.

Carole Robson 4th Jul 2023

Execellent service from the whole team, everyone was so respectful and Chris was a great help with the arranging of the funeral. Thank you again

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