Co-op Funeralcare

05/02/2026

It can be hard to figure out what to say to a friend going through a loss. Here are our suggestions for how to show up for someone going through a hard time.

26/01/2026

Grief lasts longer than flowers 🥀. Be the long-term support with our simple checklist on how to keep checking in.

25/01/2026

If you’re finding it hard to celebrate as usual this Burns Night, please know that it’s okay to do things differently this year. There is no manual for grief.

22/01/2026

Everyone has a different "why." Our teams open up about the personal reasons they joined funeral care and the parts of the role that mean the most.

16/01/2026

We asked you to share a memory of a loved one so we could create remembrance pebbles to celebrate their brilliant lives. Here are the results! Keep an eye out for your DMs so we can get these home where they belong.

07/01/2026

We know the New Year can be the hardest. We’re here for you in the quiet Support and advice - Co-op Funeralcare https://spr.ly/6186CopVi

01/01/2026

However you choose to navigate the year ahead, we’re here to support you 🩵✨

30/12/2025

The festive period looks a little different for our teams. We asked them what it’s really like to be in funeral care during this time of year. 💙

25/12/2025

Wishing everyone a happy and peaceful Christmas 🎄🎁❤

23/12/2025

On the final day of our 12 Days of Remembrance, we celebrate the enduring influence of those we’ve lost. Write down one thing they taught you that still shapes who you are today, a reminder that their legacy lives on through you.

22/12/2025

As we continue through the 12 Days of Remembrance, we invite you to honour your loved one in ways that feel grounding. Plant something in their memory and watch it grow, a symbol of the lasting impact they’ve had on your life.

10/11/2025

Our regular visitor here at Co-op Funeralcare ! This is Barney who came to admire our poppies for remembrance day and get some treats of course!

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.

21/08/2025

Join our Life Services event at Benwell House in Newcastle on 24th September 2025 click on the link to book your place at the event

Join us at the Co-op Life Services Event for a day filled with workshops and resources to help you live your best cooperative life!

20/08/2025

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/co-op-life-services-event-tickets-1595683595589?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us at the Co-op Life Services Event for a day filled with workshops and resources to help you live your best cooperative life!

19/07/2025

Compare our award winning funeral plans in Newcastle & Blaydon you can call any of our funeral homes to enquire with our friendly funeral team about them. Our friendly funeral plan arrangers will arrange an appointment to discuss any questions and talk you through the different options we can offer. Our Direct Cremation plans fully guaranteed are £1700.00, and if you are a Co-op Member it is £1675.00, call any of our funeral homes for further details
Benwell House 0191 2731311
Westerhope 0191 2868580
Throckley 0191 2641782
Gosforth 0191 2844085
Blaydon 0191 4142925
Prudhoe 01661 833078
Rowlands Gill 01207 544938
Hexham 01434 600119

26/04/2025

Come along and see our Funeral plan arrangers at Benwell House on Thursday 1st May to discuss our award winning funeral plans we will be here from 10am to 2pm

09/05/2022

If you’ve ever wondered ‘What do embalmers do?’ or considered a career as an embalmer, we can help.

Here, Rachel Carline, an embalmer from our funeral home in Oldham, tells us all about her job.

31/01/2022

What will funerals look like in future? These 3 eco-friendly funeral trends are predicted to be among the most popular in the next few decades.

06/12/2021

Write a message of remembrance for a loved one this Christmas.

Visit one of our funeral homes and place a tag on one of our memorial trees.