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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Jan- 2022 -24 JanuaryFeatures
The changing nature of funeralcare
With increasing discourse on sustainability permeating the funeral services industry, an increasing number of funeral directors are implementing methods to…
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Dec- 2021 -17 DecemberLatest News
Shepherds Friendly partners with Co-op Funeralcare
Shepherds Friendly has announced that it has partnered with Co-op Funeralcare. The partnership will allow Shepherds to provide the Funeral…
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16 DecemberPeople
Co-op Funeralcare welcomes 3000th recruit
Co-op Funeralcare, which for the past seven years has been one of the UK’s leading employers of apprentices, has welcomed…
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Nov- 2021 -30 NovemberBusiness
Co-op Funeralcare unveils new Tesla electric hearse
Co-op Funeralcare has announced it will launch its first Tesla electric hearse on 1 December as part of its eco…
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18 NovemberBusiness
Co-op Funeralcare becomes first national provider to join comparison site
Co-op Funeralcare has revealed it has become the first national operator to join price comparison site, Funeral Guide. Its 830…
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Oct- 2021 -20 OctoberFuneral Plans
‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ tops Co-op Funeralcare’s Music Chart
Co-op Funeralcare has revealed Gerry and the Pacemaker’s ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone’ has hit the top spot in its annual…
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Aug- 2021 -26 AugustBusiness
Co-op Funeralcare officially opens £2.8m care centre in Leeds
Co-op Funeralcare has revealed that it welcomed members of the community to a multi-denominational dedication service for the official opening…
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6 AugustBusiness
Third of Brits confess that they find funerals ‘too sombre’
Co-op Funeralcare’s new report ‘My Wishes, My Way’ has found that over a third (37%) feel that funerals are generally…
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Jun- 2021 -4 JuneBusiness
Co-op Funeralcare opens £2.8m care centre in Leeds
Co-op Funeralcare has announced the opening of a new £2.8m care centre in Leeds, which will care for loved ones…
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May- 2021 -20 MayCoronavirus
22% of adults feel more comfortable talking about grief due to Covid-19
Some 22% of adults in the UK now feel more comfortable talking about grief due to the Covid-19 pandemic, according…
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