Co-op Funeralcare
Co-op Funeralcare is one of the UK’s largest funeral providers, operating a nationwide network of funeral homes, crematoria, and memorial services. As part of the Co-operative Group, it plays a significant role in shaping national conversations around funeral affordability, accessibility, and ethical service delivery. Funeral Service Times covers Co-op Funeralcare’s strategic initiatives, operational changes, leadership movements, community engagement, and innovations in service and technology. Coverage supports funeral professionals in understanding the organisation’s impact on the wider sector and its evolving approach to meeting client needs across the UK.
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Mar- 2025 -17 MarchFuneral Plans
Football is important to Brits in funeral planning, Co-op finds
Football is just as important to Brits in death, as it is in life, according to latest findings by Co-op…
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Jan- 2025 -31 JanuaryFeatures
The industry’s take on Sunlife’s Cost of Dying figures
While SunLife’s 2025 Cost of Dying Report has highlighted a rise in funeral costs, concerns have been raised by funeral…
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Nov- 2024 -26 NovemberPeople
Scotmid appoints first funerals COO
Scotmid Co-op has announced the appointment of Nick McLaughlin to the newly-created position of chief operating officer of funerals. McLaughlin,…
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11 NovemberFuneral Plans
Only 5% of UK adults have a funeral plan, survey reveals
Only 5% of UK adults currently have a funeral plan, meaning that millions do not have a plan in place…
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8 NovemberFeatures
EverWith memorial jewellery launches with Central Co-op Funeralcare
EverWith has established itself as a leading provider of affordable, high-quality memorial jewellery since its inception in 2018, crafting over…
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Sep- 2024 -25 SeptemberBusiness
Co-op Funeralcare H1 revenues rise 1.4% to £148m
Co-op Funeralcare has reported that revenues rose by 1.4% to £148m in the first half, driven by pre-need funeral plans…
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Aug- 2024 -7 AugustFuneral Plans
‘Celebration of life’ funerals on the rise, Co-op finds
Some 68% of the UK – 38 million people – believe that funerals are becoming more of a ‘celebration of…
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Jul- 2024 -8 JulyBusiness
Co-op Funeralcare commissions a new series with Channel 4
Co-op Funeralcare has revealed it has partnered up with Channel 4 to create a new “social-first” branded entertainment series –…
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Jun- 2024 -5 JuneFuneral Plans
Co-op unveils all-electric funeral fleet to hit green targets
Co-op Funeralcare has launched its new range of all-electric vehicles, following a £9m investment into the updated fleet as part…
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Mar- 2024 -4 MarchFuneral Plans
29 million do not have funeral plans in order, Co-op finds
Approximately 29 million people are at risk of not having their affairs in order when they die, due to a…
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