Co-op Funeralcare

08/10/2025

Did you catch our Funeralcare colleague Edward on ITV Tonight last week? 👀📺

In the episode on sorting your affairs, Edward from Pontefract Funeralcare shared his experience of taking out a funeral plan at just 20 years old. You can watch it back here (Edward appears from 18 mins in!) ➡️ https://www.itv.com/watch/tonight/1a2803/1a2803a9481.

Getting our affairs in order can be a daunting task - Paul Brand investigates some of the important things to sort and finds out what can happen when we don't.

07/10/2025

Rest in peace Betty, this one’s for you 💙

We hope you love your remembrance pebble as much as we do! If anyone else would like to share a memory of a loved one, please do comment below and we may be able to create a remembrance pebble specially for you.

02/10/2025

Your reminder that a little check in can make a big difference 🤍

01/10/2025

What’s one object or hobby that instantly reminds you of someone special? Share it in the comments 👇 We’ve teamed up with an artist to turn some of your beautiful memories into a hand-painted remembrance pebble, a beautiful way to honour their story and say goodbye, in your own way 💙

We’re sorry our artist won’t be able to paint all of your submissions but please share anyway, we love hearing all your stories!

30/09/2025

A huge thank you to all our colleagues who have been hosting Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Mornings in their local community. It's lovely seeing everyone come together for such an important cause 💚 ☕

29/09/2025

Up to £250 off funeral plans, plus Co-op Members save even more*
Offer ends 28 November 2025. T&Cs apply.

Choose from Direct Cremation, Simple, Bronze, Silver or Gold plans, and spread the cost with flexible payment options.
However you choose to say goodbye, we help you own it.
Visit coop.co.uk/funeralplans to find out more.

29/09/2025

However you choose to say goodbye, we help you own it 💙

Offer ends 28th November -https://www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare/funeral-plans. *T&Cs apply.

24/09/2025

Do you know what your loved ones want at their funeral? 🤔

18/09/2025

Who are you remembering? Share your loved one in the comments or fill in this form https://spr.ly/6180ARxx0 and we will create a memorial video for you.

However you choose to say goodbye, we help you own it 💙

16/09/2025

Did you spot our funeral home on TV? Our very own Romford North Street funeral home is the star of our brand new Funeralcare TV ad!

Here is a sneaky look behind the scenes 👇

However you choose to say goodbye, we help you own it.

To find out more about how to personalise your funeral visit ➡️ https://spr.ly/6183AuLTZ

12/09/2025

Can you guess which of these items makes an appearance in our new TV advert?

Make sure you keep your eyes peeled for the new advert which is coming soon 👀

Cowboy boots 👢
Ballet shoes 🩰
Fish and chips 🍟

09/09/2025

Join us at our Planning for Peace of Mind Event🗒️

We're hosting multiple Life Services events where you can come and hear from our friendly team who will guide you through the emotional and practical benefits of planning for the future. You’ll hear from experts, take part in interactive sessions, and have the chance to ask questions in a relaxed, welcoming environment.

Sign up here 👇
Coopers Funeralcare, Bradford, 10th September - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/co-op-life-services-events-tickets-1591111169339?aff=posteradvertising
The Knowle, Keighley, 17th September - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/co-op-life-services-event-tickets-1595676805279?aff=posteradvert
Barnsley Funeralcare, 17th September - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/co-op-life-services-event-tickets-1595651038209?aff=posteradvert
Newcastle Funeralcare, 24th September - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/co-op-life-services-event-tickets-1595683595589?aff=posteradvert

31/07/2025

After a burial or cremation, there are lots of ways to remember someone. It’s a very personal choice, and something that can help give you comfort now and in years to come. You don’t have to have arranged a funeral with us to buy any of our memorial products. Just go in to your nearest Co-op funeral home. You can find our range of memorial products here:

See our range of memorial products, from urns and caskets, to keepsakes and jewellery

16/07/2025

A pre-paid funeral plan is an easy way to arrange and pay for your funeral in advance. It means whoever arranges your funeral knows everything is taken care of, giving you extra peace-of-mind. You can also choose how you want to be remembered.

We offer a choice of 5 award-winning funeral plans, so you can choose the one that’s right for you and your budget. Please visit our website at https://www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare/funeral-plans to find out more.

Buy an award-winning pre-paid Co-op funeral plan. Find a plan that suits your funeral wishes and budget. Buy online.

07/07/2025

"When I am dead, my dearest"

When I am dead, my dearest,
Sing no sad songs for me;
Plant thou no roses at my head,
Nor shady cypress tree:
Be the green grass above me
With showers and dewdrops wet;
And if thou wilt, remember,
And if thou wilt, forget.

I shall not see the shadows,
I shall not feel the rain;
I shall not hear the nightingale
Sing on, as if in pain:
And dreaming through the twilight
That doth not rise nor set,
Haply I may remember,
And haply may forget.

18/06/2025

The uniform that a funeral director wears might feel like an anachronism in the modern day - a uniform from a bygone age: top hat, tailcoat, cravat and cane.

But a funeral director's uniform is important as a mark of respect to the person whose funeral we are conducting. Traditionally, a top hat, tailcoat and cravat is referred to as Morning Dress, and would be considered appropriate for the most formal events that take place during the day - more grand and formal than a regular suit or a black tie outfit. Even though morning dress is rare nowadays, we wear it to show respect to the life of the person whose funeral we're honoured to conduct, and to recognise the importance of the event and the dignity of the funeral.

13/06/2025

We'd like to introduce ourselves as the team at Co-op Funeralcare Bedford. On the left is our Funeral Arranger, Terry and on the right is our Funeral Director, Arthur.

Please don't hesitate to get in touch if we can assist you with anything, whether that's making funeral arrangements, ordering memorial products, or if you just want to talk about grief, bereavement or anything at all. You can contact us at 01234 345045, bedford@letsco-operate.com, or you can pop in to our branch at 80 Ampthill Road, Bedford.