Pontefract Funeralcare, The Wool Market

204 reviews

Pontefract Funeralcare, The Wool Market is an ethical and member owned funeral director, serving bereaved families in Pontefract and the surrounding area with care, respect and clarity.

Latest Verified Reviews

Deborah Worrell 13th Nov 2023

I honestly have not enough words to thank you once again for the most beautiful send off for my brother a thousand times over I would recommend your service Paul put us all at ease at such a tragic time I hope this review helps others that rest assured you will be very much looked after thank you from us as a family.

Colleen Robinson 8th Nov 2023

Absolutely fantastic service

Valerie Wileman 8th Nov 2023

Very helpful with a kind, caring and courteous service, especially from Lundie and Paul.

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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

Salters Row
The Wool Market
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 1AZ

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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: 01977 802494

About Us

Pontefract Funeralcare, The Wool Market is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in West Yorkshire. 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, Pontefract Funeralcare, The Wool Market 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 Pontefract 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 Pontefract, Pontefract Funeralcare, The Wool Market 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, Pontefract Funeralcare, The Wool Market in West Yorkshire 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 Pontefract Funeralcare, The Wool Market 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 Worrell 13th Nov 2023

    I honestly have not enough words to thank you once again for the most beautiful send off for my brother a thousand times over I would recommend your service Paul put us all at ease at such a tragic time I hope this review helps others that rest assured you will be very much looked after thank you from us as a family.

  • 5 Colleen Robinson 8th Nov 2023

    Absolutely fantastic service

  • 5 Valerie Wileman 8th Nov 2023

    Very helpful with a kind, caring and courteous service, especially from Lundie and Paul.

  • 5 Kate Connell 2nd Nov 2023

    I would just like to say thank you to everyone at coop Pontefract for the care and compassion they not only showed to my grandma Joyce but to me who has never had to arrange a funeral before, it was an emotional and difficult time but they were always on end of phone for advise and a understanding ear, from the receptionists to the people who we don't see but play a big part thank you an a special thanks is needed to Nicola who I know I couldn't have done it all without her she is a credit in what is a difficult time for families but is made that little bit easier when you have such an amazing team
    Thank you all again
    Joyce connell granddaughter

  • 5 Sharon Palmer 1st Nov 2023

    A lovely personal service the staff were lovely and friendly as well as being professional.

  • 5 Tracy Cliff 31st Oct 2023

    Staff could not have been kinder  they were willing to help with any problem I had top class service can’t say better 100% Thanks to absolutely everyone 

  • 5 Tessa Marshall 30th Oct 2023

    At one of the most traumatic times of my life arranging the funeral of my 26 year old son ‘Greg’ everyone here went above and beyond.
    I cannot fault any of the service or communication which was shown with 101% professionalism & compassion 
    From front of house to those in the background everything felt so genuinely personal.
    I’m in no hurry to return but with without question recommend whole heartily Nicola and all the team from Pontefract x 

  • 5 Kerry Morris 30th Oct 2023

    Paul was amazing. He was caring and thorough. He kept us informed and helped us through every step of what needed to happen 

  • 5 Michelle Dawn Swanwick 25th Oct 2023

    The staff were helpful, professional, accomodating, gave very good advice. Everything was done with respect for mum. The whole process went very smoothly.

  • 5 Tracy Bradley 16th Oct 2023

    Paul handled my dad's funeral and it was just perfect , down 2 the last detail.

  • 5 Diane Nimmo 2nd Oct 2023

    Duane and his team at the funeral home treated my Dad and us with the utmost respect and  care. They were kind and considerate and we were kept well informed of how things were going with the plans. Thank you so much for your understanding during this difficult time. 

  • 5 Steven Ryalls 2nd Oct 2023

    We have used this service a number of time and they have always been professional and organised every time. I wouldn't have any issues with recommending them to anyone.

  • 5 Ian Sliwinsksi 27th Sep 2023

    Thank you very much for all your professionalism and expertise when organising my mother’s funeral. I was completely satisfied with everything that was arranged and at a particularly difficult time in my life your staff were caring  and compassionate in every way.
      A special thank you to Nichola who was understanding and extremely helpful and I very much appreciated her empathy and thoughtfulness.

    Margaret Ward, daughter of Florence Martin

  • 5 Jackie Hayward 12th Sep 2023

    The funeral went very well from start to finish and was well organised in a caring & compassionate way.
    We thought the celebrant was really good and the all flowers were beautiful.

  • 5 Dianne Daley 11th Sep 2023

    Really good service and wonderful staff who take pride in their work. 

  • 4 Graham Gowland 7th Aug 2023

    Very efficient and caring 

  • 5 Doris Durham 7th Aug 2023

    Excellent service from Duane and his team, they were all so friendly and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. It made everything so much easier to deal with at a difficult time. I would highly recommend them. 

  • 5 Graham Mallett 7th Aug 2023

    FIRST CLASS ,THANKS VERY MUCH.

  • 5 Gillian Kennedy 7th Aug 2023

    Brilliant, couldn’t ask for more

  • 5 David Hannan 24th Jul 2023

    Excellent and professional service. Every detail and request fulfilled. All involved were courteous, understanding, patient and pleasant whilst still remaining professional. The funeral director ensured all went exactly as planned. Funeral route and requirements, horse drawn carriage, music and timings were precise with nothing left to chance. Would certainly recommend without hesitation. Excellent.

  • 5 Lyn Lamb 24th Jul 2023

    I would like to say a massive thank you to Duane, Rachel Julie & all of the staff from myself and my family. Richard would have been very impressed at how professional everybody at and associated with the co-op conducted the service, which was with dignity and compassion. Thank you.

    Kind regards

    Lyn Lamb

  • 5 Lindsey Hince 24th Jul 2023

    At a difficult time everyone was so kind, considerate and helpful making the process as smooth as possible for myself and my family, I’m so grateful for the care we were shown.

  • 5 Julie Speake 24th Jul 2023

    Nichola and her team were amazing, their compassion and understanding for myself and family was second to none.
    under such sad circumstances they held our hands throughout the process we felt our loved one was in the best possible care.

  • 5 Nicola Wright 18th Jul 2023

    Couldn't wish for any better service, care and respect shown by all the staff.

  • 5 Pamela Graham 17th Jul 2023

    Everything was exceptional and organised excellently. Duane was extremely efficient as always and Nicola was so kind and sympathetic on the day. Thank you to all the staff. 

Address
Salters Row
The Wool Market
Pontefract
West Yorkshire
WF8 1AZ

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

Deborah Worrell 13th Nov 2023

I honestly have not enough words to thank you once again for the most beautiful send off for my brother a thousand times over I would recommend your service Paul put us all at ease at such a tragic time I hope this review helps others that rest assured you will be very much looked after thank you from us as a family.

Colleen Robinson 8th Nov 2023

Absolutely fantastic service

Valerie Wileman 8th Nov 2023

Very helpful with a kind, caring and courteous service, especially from Lundie and Paul.

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