Heart of England Co-op Funerals

16/08/2025

Ernie our VW split screen campervan Hearse was chosen by a family simply because they had previously attended a Funeral Service where he had been the chosen Hearse and they thought he was a fantastic choice! Thanks to Heart of England Co-op Funerals for contacting us on behalf of this family for their loved one's Service at Stafford Crematorium.

16/08/2025

A huge THANK YOU to our amazing colleagues, friends, and partners for all your hard work at our annual Charity Car Wash last week - it was a sparkling success! 💚🧽

Because of your support (and everyone who donated), we raised an incredible £645 for Macmillan Cancer Support 🎗️☕🍰

You’ve helped make a real difference – and we couldn’t have done it without you! 🙌💚

31/07/2025

A beautiful way to say farewell 🕊

30/07/2025

Since our partnership began in 2024, the Society has raised an incredible £30,000 for our Corporate Charity, Macmillan Cancer Support — helping support people living with cancer across Coventry and Warwickshire. 🙌

Jessica Zaremba, Relationship Fundraising Manager at Macmillan, says:
"Thank you, Heart of England Co-operative Society. Your continued dedication and passion are helping Macmillan do whatever it takes to ensure everyone with cancer in your trading area gets the best care — whoever they are and wherever they are."

A huge thank you to everyone who donated along the way — your support is making a real difference. 💚

30/07/2025

Today, we at Heart of England Co-op Funerals bid a solemn farewell to West Midlands true icon. Ozzy Osbourne’s influence reached far beyond music — he touched the lives of millions with his passion, presence, and originality.

As his funeral procession takes place, we hold his loved ones in our thoughts and offer our deepest condolences.

May he rest in peace. 🕊

23/07/2025

🚗💦 Suds, Smiles & Hampers!
We’re scrubbing up for a great cause at our Rugby Funeral Home Charity Car Wash (Only for £5!) 🧽

📅 Saturday 9th August | 🕘 9am–12:30pm | 📍 38 Bilton Road, Rugby
Come down, get your car gleaming, meet Cooper 🐻, and be in with a chance to win one of 3 hampers! (£1 for a raffle ticket)
All in support of Macmillan Cancer Support 💚

22/07/2025

From starting work experience at a local Co-op funeral home at just 13 years old to now stepping in as Acting President of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) — with the official title coming in September 2025 — Darryl Smith has had quite the journey.

Read the full blog to learn more about our General Manager of Funerals and his incredible career path.

Darryl Smith, our General Manager of Funerals has dedicated over 42 years in the funeral profession. He has previously served as National President for the Co-operative Funeral Service Managers Association and has been an active member of many National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) local a...

17/07/2025

Please leave a donation if desired to Sylvia’s tribute fund for British Liver Trust
Can we ask that you please share these details to ensure that as many of Sylvia’s friends are informed of her passing and the arrangements for her funeral.

Dedicated to the memory of Sylvia Scott Saunders

16/07/2025

A beautiful way to say goodbye to your loved one. 🕊

We recently had the honour of leading an ‘Only Fools and Hearse’ themed funeral for a family at our Foleshill Road funeral home.

It was a truly personal and heartfelt farewell, and we were privileged to help bring their wishes to life. 🕊️💐

The service was led by our Funeral Director, Georgette, and supported by our dedicated Funeral Service Operatives, who cared for the family with professionalism and compassion.
Only Fools and Hearses

04/07/2025

Such a beautiful farewell 🕊️

When it comes to personalising funerals, we pay close attention to every detail to make yours or your loved one’s farewell truly special and unique. 🙌

Monty went out to serve on the Funeral of a Parachute Regiment Veteran, where Heart of England Co-op Funerals requested on behalf of the family that the TV screen on Monty's deck was used to display the photo of the gentleman we were honoring and the external speakers played the march of his former regiment, through his guard of honour to his final resting place at Marston Lane Cemetery.

The expanse of glass along Monty's large deck and glass roof allowed the sun to shine in on the display of Medals and Regiment flag placed upon the coffin. Pictured are the Bugler and Bagpiper who also proudly played their parts within the Funeral Service.

03/04/2025

Please leave a donation if desired to Pamela's tribute fund for LOROS Hospice

Can we ask that you please share these details to ensure that as many of Pamela's friends are informed of her passing and the arrangements for her funeral.

Dedicated to the memory of Pamela Harrison

20/03/2025

Please leave a donation if desired to Pearl's tribute fund for Stroke Association

Can we ask that you please share these details to ensure that as many of Pearl's friends are informed of her passing and the arrangements for her funeral.

Dedicated to the memory of Pearl Sheasby

17/02/2025

Can we ask that you please share these details to ensure that as many of Emily's friends are informed of her passing and the arrangements for her funeral.

13/02/2025

Please leave a donation if desired to Margaret's tribute fund for LOROS Hospice and Marie Curie UK

Can we ask that you please share these details to ensure that as many of Margaret's friends are informed of her passing and the arrangements for her funeral.

Dedicated to the memory of Margaret Louisa Shawl

13/02/2025

Please leave a donation if desired to Shirley's tribute fund for Cancer Research UK

Can we ask that you please share these details to ensure that as many of Shirley's friends are informed of her passing and the arrangements for her funeral.

Dedicated to the memory of Shirley Eleanor Doris Collier

05/02/2025

Please leave a donation if desired to Anne's tribute fund for Alzheimer's Society and Asthma + Lung UK

Can we ask that you please share these details to ensure that as many of Anne's friends are informed of her passing and the arrangements for her funeral.

Dedicated to the memory of a much loved Mum, Nana, Great Nana Anne Catharine Crane

10/01/2025

Can we ask that you please share these details to ensure that as many of Adrian's friends are informed of his passing and the arrangements for his funeral.

20/11/2024

Please leave a donation if desired to Dennis's tribute fund for Macmillan Cancer Support

Can we ask that you please share these details to ensure that as many of Dennis's friends are informed of his passing and the arrangements for his funeral.

Dedicated to the memory of Dennis Jones

14/11/2024

Please leave a donation if desired to Betty's tribute fund for Your Local Air Ambulance WNDLR

Can we ask that you please share these details to ensure that as many of Betty's friends are informed of her passing and the arrangements for her funeral.

Dedicated to the memory of Betty Doreen Taylor

04/10/2024

Please leave a donation if desired to Marjorie's tribute fund for Cancer Research UK

Can we ask that you please share these details to ensure that as many of Marjorie's friends are informed of her passing and the arrangements for her funeral.

Dedicated to the memory of Marjorie Brewer

26/03/2024

Well done to Emma and the rest of our Gillivers team 👏