Co-op Funeralcare Reviews 

5,870
TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

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Evaluating 2,499 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Consumers frequently praise the dedicated staff for being exceptionally kind, professional, and ensuring that everything is handled smoothly to reduce stress during difficult moments. Additionally, the online platforms and digital resources are described as very clear, highly informative, and remarkably simple to navigate when organizing plans. Some reviewers were not happy with the lack of empathy, poor communication, and insensitive customer care experienced during particularly sensitive moments. A few individuals also reported frustrating interactions concerning unresolved service failures, unreturned phone calls, and significantly delayed updates regarding their important arrangements.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

From the first moment I rang the bell at the Hoylake Co-Operative Funeralcare premises in Hoylake Wirral to appoint them to handle my late husband's cremation I felt comfortable and cared for. His wis... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Co-op Funeralcare at Manford Way Chigwell were truly amazing when planning our dad’s funeral. We dealt mostly with June, however Bev was wonderful too, caring, compassionate and empathetic, they... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Website was very easy to navigate. Funeral plans laid out side by side for easy comparison. Finance information all there and very easy to understand. Compared to other companies, Co-Op prices und... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We met Amanda at the John Fairest funeral service Abbey Lane Sheffield. From the moment Amanda opened the door we knew our loved one had directed us to her. She was perfect to send our loved... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extremely satisfied!

I've recently pre-paid for my funeral with Co-op Funeralcare plan. It was very easy and quick to do online. Within a few days I received a letter with all the necessary documents in a lovely folder detailing the contents of my funeral plan and chosen Co-op funeral home. The folder also contains two very handy small cut out funeral plan cards with my plan number on them. I kept one and gave the other one to my daughter. I made a mistake about the chosen Co-op funeral home, so I called customer service care to change it, which was not a problem and I was able to change it. Customer service care were very professional, polite, patient and kind. Within 2 days I received a letter with the amended Co-op funeral home. I did a lot of research and I'm glad that I chose the Co-op funeralcare plan. I now have peace of mind that everything will be taken care of.

29 July 2026
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Reply from Co-op Funeralcare

Thank you, Suzanne. I'm really pleased we were able to give you peace of mind and you're happy you chose us for your funeralcare needs. If you need anything else, please don't hesitate to reach out to our customer service team again
^Mike

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy process

I bought my plan online and the instructions were quite clear to follow. I could also nominate someone else to receive the information which is good as it lets someone else know that I have a plan in place. I’ve chosen the co-op direct cremation as the staff at Bishop Auckland were brilliant when my mum died.

9 August 2026
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Reply from Co-op Funeralcare

Hi Deborah,
Thank you for sharing your brilliant experience with the team in Bishop Auckland. I'm sending my deepest condolences for the loss of your mum. I'm also glad you found the online process clear and easy to follow. We really appreciate you choosing Coop Funeralcare.
Take care,
^Cheryl

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I lost my mother and father a couple of…

I lost my mother and father a couple of years ago . Couldnt fault the cremations . But comments at maidstone and herne bay co op funeral care branches were upsetting . Both branches made comments about bodies could smell .

1 August 2026
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Reply from Co-op Funeralcare

Hello Antony, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm pleased to hear that you were satisfied with the arrangements for your mother and father's cremations, however I'm sorry to hear that parts of your experience left you feeling upset, especially at such a difficult time.
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'll ensure your comments are shared with the local teams so they're aware of your experience.
^Take care, Simon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My husband and I were given time to…

My husband and I were given time to discuss our uncertainities. There was no pressure to make quick decisions. We appreciated any advice given and believe we took the best plan for ourselves.

16 July 2026
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Reply from Co-op Funeralcare

Thank you for sharing your feedback, Mary. I'm pleased to hear that you found the advice helpful and feel confident in your chosen plan. ^Aidan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Mum’s funeral

Everything from receiving my mum into their care before the funeral and the service we received until the end was perfect. Lisa and your team were amazing.
Thank you

6 August 2026
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Reply from Co-op Funeralcare

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience, Anne. It means a lot to know we could support you and your family during such an incredibly difficult time. ^Aidan

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Empathety

Empathetic young man listened to me and did not try to
oversell the product

31 July 2026
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Reply from Co-op Funeralcare

Hello, thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are very glad to hear that you felt supported by one of our colleague, and had an overall positive experience.
^Best wishes, Victoria

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

No silly questions .No persistant sales…

No silly questions .No persistant sales calls .Very competetive price .Clear ,simple instructions .Peace of mind with no stress or hassle .Perfect .Would highly recommend .
Thankyou

26 July 2026
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Reply from Co-op Funeralcare

Hello Andrea, thank you for your review. We're so glad that you experienced no silly questions or persistent sales calls and that you found our price very competitive. It's wonderful that our clear instructions gave you total peace of mind - we truly appreciate your perfect rating and recommendation.
^Best Wishes, Simon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The service was friendly

The service was friendly, clear and straightforward. I was able to ask anything without feeling awkward. It was sorted very easily.

22 July 2026
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Reply from Co-op Funeralcare

Hello Pauline, thank you so much for your review. We're so glad that you found our service friendly, clear and straightforward. It's wonderful that you felt comfortable enough to ask anything without feeling awkward and we're pleased that everything was sorted very easily for you.
^Best Wishes, Simon

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tim was very welcoming and explained…

Tim was very welcoming and explained every part of the plan we had decided on.We left feeling totally satisfied that our wishes would be carried out .

29 July 2026
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Reply from Co-op Funeralcare

Hi Harold,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I'm really pleased that Tim made you feel welcome and understood. Your wishes matter to us and we really appreciate you trusting Co-op Funeralcare with them.
Take care,
^Cheryl

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Simple to arrange and took les than 10…

Simple to arrange and took les than 10 minutes to fill out form. No fuss and very straightforward. Plenty of options for advice and help to family should you need it.
Top service for a delicate subject.

6 August 2026
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Reply from Co-op Funeralcare

Hello Maurice, I'm so glad to hear you found the form simple to use and the process straightforward. We know this isn't the easiest of subjects to deal with, but we're here if you have any questions or queries.
Take care,
^Cheryl

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Me and my brother lost our dad at the…

Me and my brother lost our dad at the beginning of July and from starting dad's funeral process the staff have been absolutely amazing nothing was to much trouble they are a very supportive firm i would highly recommend to anyone and we would like to say a massive thank you to you all for your kindness at this sad time from the Lowe family x

6 July 2026
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Reply from Co-op Funeralcare

I'm so very sorry to the Lowe family to hear of the loss of your dad last month. We know this is a very difficult time for you all, and are glad the team were able to be there to support you through it. If you need anything else, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
Sending our best wishes,
^Cheryl

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sort your. funeral plan out at the Co Op...for peace of. mind !

From the moment. we arrived we felt comfortable and were looked after.We have always trusted the Co Op and James who sorted our funeral plan instantly helped us to relax.He was patient, kind and thoughtful.Thank you so much .It. was not. solemn ,we even managed. to have. a. laugh .

29 July 2026
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Reply from Co-op Funeralcare

Hi Jennifer, it's wonderful to hear you had such a positive experience with James, thank you for taking the time to leave us a kind review, we really appreciate it 💙 ^Take care, Michelle.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I made an inquiry about direct funeral…

I made an inquiry about direct funeral plan for myself, I was given a call back and the representative was very professional, he went through the plan with me and answered any questions I had making sure I chose the right plan for me, he was very respectful and took his time giving me all the information I needed .

28 July 2026
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Reply from Co-op Funeralcare

Hi Janet, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm happy to hear that you found our representative professional, respectful and helpful when choosing your funeral plan 💙 ^Take care, Michelle.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brookfields Funeral Services, best care and attention!

We dealt with Brookfields Funeral care in Shakespeare St, Southport. From the beginning to the end we received the utmost respectful care for my sister, who passed and my family. The empathy and attention to detail from Jules and Debbie and the rest of the staff, was perfect. Even through all the sadness, they were there with cups of tea and advice. Thankyou for everything, you helped my family at our most vulnerable of times.

19 July 2026
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Reply from Co-op Funeralcare

Hi Amanda, I'm sorry for your loss, and thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful review. I'm glad to hear Jules and Debbie and the rest of the staff at Brookfields Funeralcare were respectful and empathetic while assisting your family during this difficult time 💙 ^Take care, Michelle.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Professional and caring

We met Jake who dealt with us in a very professional and caring way. We were able to see him at a local venue which was convenient and we now feel more confident about our funeral and that our family will be looked after in respect of organising our funeral.

27 July 2026
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Reply from Co-op Funeralcare

Hi Janet, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I'm pleased to hear Jake was professional and caring, and that he made you feel confident that your family and funeral will be well looked after 💙 ^Take care, Michelle.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Very good, then not so good.

No delay on replying to our call. Great staff member (Mudasir) who initially spoke to us and who helped us cancel a current funeral plan for my mother-in-law as we now wanted to book a direct cremation for her.
He then put me through to another department and I spoke to someone else who asked if we had POA for my mother-in-law, which we don't. She then said she could not arrange the direct cremation. She did not, at any point, ask whether we were paying for the funeral and was rather peremptory. We therefore went to Pure Cremation who were happy to arrange our direct cremation plan for my mother-in-law. We did feel, that as we had just spoken to Mudasir, who we could not fault, and who had refunded the original plan money to our account, that there would not have been a problem as she would have had all the details in order to arrange the direct cremation for us. It would appear not.

5 August 2026
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Reply from Co-op Funeralcare

Hi Gill, thank you for taking the time to leave a review.
I'm pleased to hear that Mudasir provided helpful support and was able to assist you promptly with cancelling your mother-in-law's funeral plan. I'm sorry to hear that your experience was less positive when you were transferred to another member of the team. I can understand how frustrating this must have felt, particularly after your initial conversation had been so helpful. I'm sorry that the service you received at that stage left you feeling disappointed.
Thank you again for your review and for recognising the support Mudasir provided. ^Take care, Becs

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Good comprehensive Funeral Plan. Bad overall process

I liked the comprehensive Funeral Plan but disliked the process of purchasing it. Paid for the plan on a Thursday, no automated reply confirming payment. Just mention in the during the purchase process that I would receive the plan in two working days. Feedback email request received the Monday before any acknowledgement from the Co-op! Hard copy of funeral plan received lunch-time post. Nominated representative has still not received promised email!

30 July 2026
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Reply from Co-op Funeralcare

Hi Martin, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I'm pleased to hear that you found the funeral plan comprehensive and suitable for your needs. I'm sorry to hear that the purchasing process did not meet your expectations, particularly around the communications you received and the delay in receiving confirmation of your plan.
If you would like to discuss this matter further, please get in touch: www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare/contact-us
^Take care, Becs

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