always a staff member to welcome and advise me .Knowing myself and my sons to help us throughout the whole process and always telling us of what would happen next.They were so respectful of my late... See more
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Couldn’t ask for a better service from start to finish I felt comfortable with very friendly understanding staff . Lady named Sam was incredibly compassionate and when I needed to contact them it was... See more
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From the moment they picked our mom up from home they were very respectful, kind and considerate. The ladies especially Nancy looked after us in our time of need even when we couldn’t make decisions o... See more
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- #10 of 17 best companies in Funeral Director
- #8 of 12 best companies in Funeral home
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OurCoop is the UK’s largest independent co-operative Society, with more than one million Members and 13,000 colleagues operating in communities nationwide. We were formed by bringing together Central Co-op, The Midcounties Co-operative and Chelmsford Star Co-op to create a stronger, member-owned organisation rooted in shared co-operative values. We trade nationally through our family of businesses while remaining deeply rooted in local communities. Our footprint spans Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Wiltshire and Bedfordshire in the South and West; the Midlands including Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Northamptonshire; the North including Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Yorkshire; and the East of England, including Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk. With over 500 food stores, alongside travel, Funeralcare, Early Years and mobile, energy and broadband businesses, OurCoop creates greater impact and opportunity for our colleagues, members and communities.
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Queen Street, WS13 6QD, Lichfield, United Kingdom
- 01543 414 140
- enquiries@centralcoop.co.uk
- centralcoop.co.uk/funeralcare
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Bernard worth
I found the service provided by co-op to be perfect in every way.
It was conducted in a very kind and caring manner from the very start to the end
I can only express my gratitude to everyone concerned..
9 February 2026
Reply from FuneralCoop
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
We’re truly grateful to hear that you felt the service was perfect and that our team supported you with kindness and care from start to finish. Providing compassionate and professional support during such an important time is incredibly important to us. Your kind words mean a great deal to everyone involved. Thank you again for taking the time to share your gratitude.
Take care,
OurCoop
Much compassion
A storer & sons sorted both my mum and dad,s cremations in 2025, and their compassion and professional manner received was a god send. They took care of everything during a deeply difficult year 💔. Thank you so much.
15 January 2026
Reply from FuneralCoop
Thank you for your kind and heartfelt review. We’re truly sorry for your loss and for the difficult year you’ve experienced. It means a great deal to hear that the team at A. Storer & Sons were able to support you with compassion and professionalism during such a challenging time. Thank you for trusting us to care for both your mum and dad, and for taking the time to share your experience.
Take care,
OurCoop
Lovely people
Lovely people, very sympathetic and understanding how I was feeling. They gave I a quote on how much it would cost for the cremation. I was able to take it away and think about whether to go with them.
15 January 2026
Reply from FuneralCoop
Thank you for your kind review.
We’re so pleased to hear that you found our team sympathetic and understanding at such a difficult time. It’s important to us that families feel supported and never under pressure, so we’re glad you were able to take the information away and make the decision that felt right for you. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.
Take care,
OurCoop
We used your company eleven years ago…
We used your company eleven years ago for my sisters funeral and we were so pleased with the service we had received from you.
The staff were so polite and sympathetic without being over the top.
Excellent service from start to finish.
15 November 2025
Reply from FuneralCoop
Thank you for your lovely review and for choosing us again.
It means a great deal to know that the service you received eleven years ago left such a positive impression, and that we were able to provide the same level of care and professionalism this time as well. We’re especially pleased to hear that our team were polite and sympathetic while ensuring everything was handled with the right balance and sensitivity.
Thank you for placing your trust in us once again and for taking the time to share your experience.
Take care,
OurCoop
Outstanding.
The empathy and respect the Co-Op showed my mother and our family was outstanding, thank you.
9 February 2026
Reply from FuneralCoop
Thank you so much for your kind words.
We are truly grateful to hear that you felt empathy and respect were shown to your mother and your family. Providing compassionate and dignified care is at the heart of what we do, and it means a great deal to know this was your experience.
Thank you for placing your trust in us during such an important time.
Take care,
OurCoop
Excellent allround service provided by…
Excellent allround service provided by Emma Davies based at the Syston office in arranging my Mums funeral. Regards Michael Jackson
15 January 2026
Reply from FuneralCoop
Thank you very much for your kind review.
We’re so pleased to hear that Emma provided excellent service in arranging your mum’s funeral. Your feedback will mean a great deal to her and the team at Syston.
Thank you for placing your trust in us during such an important time and for taking the time to share your experience.
Take care,
OurCoop
very easy process
very easy process and very accommadating. i would highly recommend Patti the celebrant from coop in BBL, she was just the best
23 February 2026
Reply from FuneralCoop
Thank you so much for your lovely review.
We’re pleased to hear that you found the process easy and accommodating during such an important time. It’s especially wonderful to see Patti recognised by name, we’re delighted to hear she made such a positive impact and that you would highly recommend her.
Your kind words will be shared with the team. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
Take care,
OurCoop
A friendly face
Unfortunately I have had to use the services twice recently, the funeral director remembered me and asked after the rest of my family.
When you are upset it is nice to have someone remember you and treat you as an individual rather than a number.
19 January 2026
Reply from FuneralCoop
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.
We’re truly sorry that you’ve had to use our services twice in such a short time. It means a great deal to hear that your funeral director remembered you and your family, and that you felt treated as an individual during such an emotional time.
Providing personal, compassionate care is incredibly important to us, and your kind words are very much appreciated. Thank you again for placing your trust in us.
Take care,
OurCoop
Mom’s funeral
Shani and Kevin were excellent. They both made the process very easy for us.
Michelle and her team on the day were also excellent.
My only issue was being able to find the Great Brook Street office on the internet. Searching Coop funerals only wanted to send us to Coop North . Once we found who we wanted they were great.
12 February 2026
Reply from FuneralCoop
Thank you very much for your thoughtful review.
We’re so pleased to hear that Shani and Kevin were able to make the process easy for you, and that Michelle and her team provided excellent support on the day. Your kind words will mean a great deal to them all.
We’re sorry to hear that you experienced some difficulty finding the Great Brook Street office online, and we appreciate you highlighting this. Your feedback is helpful and allows us to review how our locations appear in searches.
Take care,
OurCoop
Perfect Service
From the first visit to the last the staff couldn't do more for the family.
We were kept up to date throughout this very sad time. Personal touches and requests carried out with ease.
The funeral itself was absolutely perfect.
12 February 2026
Reply from FuneralCoop
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. We’re truly grateful for your kind words and are pleased to hear that our team were able to support you from the first visit through to the day of the funeral. Keeping families informed, honouring personal touches and requests, and ensuring everything runs smoothly are so important to us.
Thank you again for placing your trust in us and for taking the time to share your experience.
Take care,
OurCoop
Very good staff
Very good staff. Thoughtful and understanding made this unfortunate experience go smoothly
8 January 2026
Reply from FuneralCoop
Thank you for your kind review. We’re so pleased to hear that our team were thoughtful and understanding, and that we were able to help make a very difficult time go as smoothly as possible for you. Providing compassionate and supportive care is incredibly important to us. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience, it truly means a lot.
Take care,
OurCoop
Exemplary Service amazing and caring x …
Exemplary Service amazing and caring x
Tracey Brilliant! Sharon Caring! And the rest of the Team si understanding xxx thankyou All.
9 February 2026
Reply from FuneralCoop
Thank you so much for your wonderful review.
We’re truly grateful for your kind words about Tracey, Sharon and the wider team. It means so much to know that you experienced such caring and understanding support at such an important time. Your feedback will be shared with the whole team. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
Take care,
OurCoop
Great kind staff at the yardley branch
Great kind staff at the yardley branch .Thanks so much for all your help
13 February 2026
Reply from FuneralCoop
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We’re delighted to hear that the team at our Yardley branch were kind and helpful during such an important time. Your kind words will mean a great deal to the Colleagues there.
Thank you again for placing your trust in us and for taking the time to share your feedback.
Take care,
OurCoop
Kind and considerate service delivered…
Kind and considerate service delivered exceptionally well at an incredibly difficult time.
11 December 2025
Reply from FuneralCoop
Thank you for your thoughtful review. We are truly grateful for your kind words and are pleased to hear that you felt supported with kindness and consideration during such an incredibly difficult time. Delivering compassionate and professional care is so important to us, and it means a great deal to know this was your experience. Thank you again for taking the time to share your feedback.
Everyone whom we spoke to or saw was so…
Everyone whom we spoke to or saw was so kind and helpful.
23 January 2026
Reply from FuneralCoop
Thank you for your kind words. We’re so pleased to hear that everyone you spoke to or met was kind and helpful during such an important time. Providing compassionate and supportive care is at the heart of what we do, and your feedback truly means a lot to us. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
Take care,
OurCoop
The team was very helpful and organised…
The team was very helpful and organised everything at a difficult time
29 January 2026
Reply from FuneralCoop
Thank you for taking the time to leave your kind review. We’re very pleased to hear that our team were able to support you and organise everything during such a difficult time. Providing caring and reliable guidance when families need it most is incredibly important to us. Your feedback means a great deal and will be shared with the team.
Take care,
OurCoop
Empathetic, caring and professional funeral directors.
Following the death of my mother, Lisa, the funeral director that we dealt with, made our experience at such a sad and difficult time feel less stressful. From the moment that we met her, she became like a trusted family member. She advised us in all aspects of how to proceed with regards to registering Mum’s death, funeral arrangements, flowers, and planning for the crematorium. She really went above and beyond to support our family and give Mum the send off that she had wanted. Through her own personal experience, Lisa knew exactly what we were experiencing and was kind and displayed true empathy. Nigel, who was responsible for the hearse and bearers, was in regular contact to make sure that all went as planned and dealt with everything in a caring and professional manner. We as a family are truly grateful and would highly recommend their services.
4 February 2026
Reply from FuneralCoop
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a heartfelt review.
We are truly sorry for the loss of your mother and are honoured that you entrusted us to support you during such a difficult time. It means a great deal to hear that Lisa was able to provide not only professional guidance but also genuine care and empathy, helping to ease the stress for you and your family. Your words about her becoming like a trusted family member are incredibly touching. We’re also pleased to hear that Nigel ensured everything went smoothly on the day with care and professionalism. Your recommendation is sincerely appreciated, and your kind feedback will be shared with both Lisa and Nigel. Thank you again for your thoughtful words.
Take care,
OurCoop
The staff at the Co-op were very kind and always very supportive.
The staff at the Co-op were very helpful, thoughtful and considerate to not only the sad loss of my mother but also with the situation through the Christmas period of which we were very thankful.
17 December 2025
Reply from FuneralCoop
Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review. We are truly sorry for the loss of your mother and are grateful that you chose us to support you during such a difficult time, especially over the Christmas period. We’re very pleased to hear that our team were helpful, considerate and understanding throughout.
Your feedback means a great deal to us.
Take care,
OurCoop
They were very caring and…
They were very caring and understanding. The service went really well. I couldn't of asked for better treatment
13 February 2026
Reply from FuneralCoop
Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re truly pleased to hear that you felt cared for and understood, and that the service went well for you. Knowing that you couldn’t have asked for better treatment means a great deal to us, and your feedback will be shared with the team.
Take care,
OurCoop
Very smooth service ,staff very…
Very smooth service ,staff very lovely,very helpful,no problems from start to finish my mom got her wishes met. Would definitely recommend this company I'll be choosing these myself for my funeral.
6 January 2026
Reply from FuneralCoop
Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation.
We’re truly pleased to hear that everything went smoothly from start to finish and that your mom’s wishes were carefully understood and respected. It means a great deal to know that our team were able to support you with kindness and care during such an important time. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
Take care,
OurCoop
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