Co-op Funeralcare Reviews 5,041

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Review summary

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Considering 2,058 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the staff for their helpfulness, professionalism, and caring nature, making difficult situations easier to navigate. The service provided is consistently described as excellent, with many people highlighting the efficiency and straightforwardness of the process, from initial contact to the final arrangements. The user experience, including the website, is often noted as easy to use and navigate, contributing to a smooth overall interaction. However, some customers experienced issues with the administrative system, describing it as poor, repetitive, and unhelpful. There were also mentions of difficulties in modifying plans and occasional computer problems during appointments. A few people reported a lack of clear communication regarding acceptable forms of identification and some felt the service was shocking or appalling due to perceived errors or being short-staffed.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our funeral planner, was wonderful, she talked my husband and myself through what would happen from start to finish, some of which we had not thought about, very reassuring. When my mother passed aw... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our Funeral Planner was very welcoming & made us feel very comfortable & relaxed. Guiding us through the options that were available. We were more than happy to arrange our plan with the Co-op who h... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I took out a Co Op funeral plan on 13th May 2026. At the Newquay branch in Cornwall. From the moment I walked in Linda who's in charge gave me and my brother a nice hug which I thought was lovely. Li... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a funeral on the 18th of May at 9:30am for my dearly beloved mother.. who we shall miss with all our hearts. The sadness of the day was eased by the respect shown and the professionalism of sta... See more

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Compassionate & Caring

My uncle passed away peacefully this morning with our family by his side, and although we are completely heartbroken, I wanted to express our deepest gratitude to Nathan and Andy from Co-op Funeralcare.
From the moment they arrived, they treated my uncle with such incredible dignity, gentleness, and respect. They spoke to us so kindly, explained every step of the process, and gave us such reassurance that our uncle would be cared for properly. They took the time to listen to stories about his life, and it genuinely felt as though they saw him as a person, not just part of their job.
One moment that touched us deeply was the “pause for thought” before they took my uncle away. It was such a thoughtful and compassionate gesture, and something our family will never forget.
When I later went back into the room, I saw that they had carefully tidied everything, made his bed neatly, and left the room with so much respect and care. It absolutely melted my heart during one of the hardest moments of our lives.
Nathan and Andy showed such humanity, compassion, and professionalism, and we will always be grateful to them for helping us through such a painful day. Thank you both, truly.

May 24, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Birchington Branch

Birchington Branch - the staff were all very caring, supportive and helpful. They provided excellent help and guidance at every stage. Sarah was our main contact and she was exceptional - compassionate, supportive, understanding and very well informed, helping us through a complex situation. But all the staff, Karen and Vanessa too, were excellent. Vanessa conducted the funeral with the utmost dignity and respect, making a very difficult day more manageable. I can't thank the Birchington team enough.

December 5, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Marie and the team at the Moreton…

Marie and the team at the Moreton (Wirral) branch were genuinely supportive, extremely helpful and provided a truly excellent service.
They looked after us throughout the whole process and I would highly recommend them.

Russell Milner, and Family

May 18, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful service from Ashtead

We used Co Op funeral care in Ashtead and they made a very difficult time so much easier with their thoughtfulness and care. The service we had was small and intimate and it could not have been more perfect - I know my dad would have been so happy with his goodbye. The whole team were wonderful but a special mention for Karen and Andrea who were just lovely, I felt so looked after and I knew my dad was being looked after too. Thank you so much, we are truly grateful x

May 20, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional service

Having had 4 family members pass away in the last 3/4 years our local Denbeath funeral care office provided a professional service for our families so we want them to further provide the same service for another family member

May 21, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very caring

Very caring, kind, welcoming and friendly members of the team.
Very informative at making our decisions.
Overall very happy with the service provided.

May 15, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff very personable

Staff very personable, helpful and empathetic

May 18, 2026
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Reply from Co-op Funeralcare

Hi Dawn, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It’s great to hear that you found our staff personable, helpful and empathetic- providing supportive and understanding service is really important to us. ^Take care, Becs

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

they replied quickly and documents…

they replied quickly and documents arrived in good time

May 15, 2026
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Reply from Co-op Funeralcare

Hi Marilyn, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. It’s great to hear that you found our replies quick and that your documents arrived promptly. ^Take care, Becs

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