Ulverston Funeralcare Kelly & Caitlyn

21/04/2026

Just under 2 weeks to take advantage of the fantastic discount on your funeral plan. Even more when you become a Co-op member. It is really easy to do yourself online or alternatively, you can phone the planning office.

https://www.coop.co.uk/funeralcare/funeral-plans

Prepare now, to help your loved ones later

15/04/2026

Thankyou so much Dalton Community Association Muriel Furness Spiritualist Church and the team for allowing us to hold the Mother's Day Memorial Service last month. It was a team effort!
Today we received a lovely card and the amount raised was £85 to go towards youth activities during the summer holidays... Lets get organising another!

14/04/2026

On behalf of the family,

WALSH, Steven

Passed away peacefully at St. Mary's Hospice with his wife and daughter by his side, aged 65 years.

Beloved husband, dad, granddad, brother, cousin, and a good friend to many.

Funeral service to take place at St. Andrew's Church, Coniston, on Monday 20th April at 11 a.m.

Donations, if so desired, to St. Mary's Hospice. Family flowers only, by request.

All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare, Ulverston. Tel: 01229 582167

11/04/2026

Did you know our Funeral Homes have our own CuddleCot? ......

Gentle, Continuous Cooling for Pre-Term and Full-Term Babies
The CuddleCot provides continuous, regulated cooling through discreet, flexible, temperature-controlled pads. It is suitable for both pre-term and full-term babies and can be used in any cot, crib, basket, or in a parent’s arms.

Unlike traditional methods such as ice packs or repeated transfers to a mortuary, the CuddleCot keeps baby close to family while maintaining consistent cooling. There is no need to swap pads, change mattresses, or ask parents to return baby to a bassinet for continued cooling.

Uninterrupted Time for Families-
The flexible cooling pad allows parents to hold, cradle, and spend uninterrupted time with their baby without feeling pressure or time constraints. Cooling continues gently and discreetly in the background, supporting meaningful moments, memory making, and final goodbyes.

This approach provides reassurance and peace of mind to families, knowing their baby is being cared for respectfully and safely while remaining close.

We were extremely lucky a family chose us 🙏

08/04/2026

People often wonder how a funeral director manages such a unique and emotionally intense profession. The truth is, it’s a mix of practical skill, emotional resilience, and a strong sense of purpose.

At its core, the job is about helping families through one of the hardest moments of their lives. Funeral directors guide people through decisions—arranging services, handling paperwork, coordinating burials or cremations—while trying to ease stress and confusion. That sense of helping others is what many in the profession say keeps them going.

Emotionally, it does take a certain mindset. Funeral directors don’t approach death the same way most people do—they become accustomed to it. Over time, they learn how to separate their personal emotions from their professional role, while still showing empathy. It’s not about being cold; it’s about being steady and supportive when others can’t be.

There’s also a surprising amount of routine. Not every day is dramatic—much of the work involves logistics, paperwork, transportation, and planning. That normalcy helps balance out the heavier moments.

Many also develop coping mechanisms: talking with colleagues, maintaining boundaries between work and home, or focusing on the meaningful impact they have. Helping families find closure or honoring someone’s life can be deeply fulfilling.

So while it’s not a job everyone could do, those who choose it often see it less as something grim and more as a quiet, important service to others.

🎩🩶

03/04/2026

Easter is built on traditions. For many of us, those traditions were shaped by someone we love and miss. We send our love to everyone missing their loved one this Easter ❤️

02/04/2026

Let’s settle this. If someone loved gardening, football, or 80s disco… should their send-off match their vibe? Personal touches can make things feel more human. But we’ll let you decide, thoughtful or too far?

25/03/2026

All the team are honored to be a finalist in the Heart of Ulverston Awards 🤝
We work tirelessly to look after our families and the community we serve.
We are truly grateful 🫶

Business in the Community – Finalists Announced

The Business in the Community award is sponsored by BAE Systems and recognises businesses that go above and beyond to support people, causes and the wider community.

Congratulations to our finalists:
• Leanne Stitt Doula Diary
• Co-op Funeral Care (Ulverston Funeralcare Kelly & Caitlyn)
• Rhythm Time South Lakes and Furness

Each of these businesses makes a meaningful difference to Ulverston outside of their day‑to‑day work.

19/03/2026

Advice? Distraction? Routine? Talking about it, or not talking about it at all? There’s no universal answer. But shared experiences can help someone feel less alone.
What made the biggest difference for you?

15/03/2026

We are thinking of you all🩷

06/03/2026

On behalf of the family,

THOMPSON, Michael Francis (Tommo)

Passed away peacefully at St Cuthbert's at Aldingham Nursing Home on 27th February aged 88 years. Late of Ulverston and formally of Swarthmoor. Much loved husband, a dear dad, grandad, great-grandad, loving brother of Edward and a great friend to many. Funeral service to take place at Thorncliffe Crematorium on Wednesday 25th March, 11 a.m. Family flowers only, donations, if so desired to be left in the donation box at the crematorium. All enquiries to Co-op Funeralcare Ulverston, Tel: 582167

Dedicated to the memory of Tommo