Heart of England Co-op Funerals

04/09/2025

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

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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! 🙌💚

13/08/2025

Please leave a donation if desired to Christopher’s tribute fund for The Air Ambulance Service
Can we ask that you please share these details to ensure that as many of Christopher’s friends are informed of his passing and the arrangements for his funeral.

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07/08/2025

Please leave a donation if desired to Evelyn’s tribute fund for The Air Ambulance Service
Can we ask that you please share these details to ensure that as many of (deceased’s name)’s friends are informed of her passing and the arrangements for her funeral.

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07/08/2025

Please leave a donation if desired to Colin’s tribute fund for Friends of Danetre Hospital
Can we ask that you please share these details to ensure that as many of Colin’s friends are informed of his passing and the arrangements for his funeral.

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07/08/2025

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

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31/07/2025

A beautiful way to say farewell 🕊

30/07/2025

Please leave a donation if desired to Evelyn’s tribute fund for The Air Ambulance Service
Can we ask that you please share these details to ensure that as many of Evelyn’s friends are informed of her passing and the arrangements for her funeral.

Dedicated to the memory of Evelyn May Wyles

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...

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.

10/03/2025

Please leave a donation if desired to Rodney's tribute fund for The Injured Jockeys Fund and Your Local Air Ambulance WNDLR

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

Dedicated to the memory of Rodney John Beasley

10/03/2025

Please leave a donation if desired to Winifred's tribute fund for Diabetes UK

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

Dedicated to the memory of Shirley Winnifred Black

04/03/2025

Please leave a donation if desired to Mark's tribute fund for Pawprints Dog Rescue - Dogs Available

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

Dedicated to the memory of Mark Alan Davis

04/03/2025

Please leave a donation if desired to Susan's tribute fund for The Salvation Army United Kingdom and Ireland Territory, Young Lives vs Cancer and Fishermen's Mission

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

Dedicated to the memory of Susan Dowdy

27/02/2025

Please leave a donation if desired to Winifred's tribute fund for Diabetes UK

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

Dedicated to the memory of Winifred Shirley Black

27/02/2025

Please leave a donation if desired to James's tribute fund for Friends of Danetre Hospital

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

Dedicated to the memory of James Sheridan