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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Sep- 2020 -18 SeptemberBusiness
Co-op H1 revenues rise 3.5% to £148m
Co-op Funeralcare has revealed revenues for the first half of the year increased by 3.5% to £148m. The funeral provider…
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Aug- 2020 -3 AugustBusiness
Co-op Funeralcare announce new safety measures
Central England Co-op Funeralcare has put in place new safety measures to allow families to travel to services in limousines.…
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Jul- 2020 -27 JulyFuneral Plans
3,000 bereaved families access funding for children’s funerals, reveals Co-op Funeralcare
Co-op Funeralcare has revealed since the launch of the Children’s Funeral Fund, almost 3,000 bereaved families have accessed funding available…
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20 JulyCoronavirus
Co-op Funeralcare outlines plans on face coverings
Central England Co-op has outlined its plans for in-store face coverings in its funeral businesses, as the retailer continues to…
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14 JulyCoronavirus
59% of UK mourners negatively affected by lockdown, study suggests
Some 59% of bereaved UK adults said their grief process has been negatively affected by the lockdown. According to a…
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13 JulyPeople
Funeral director to take on a 100k cliff side trek for charity
A Central England Co-op funeral director is set to take on a 100km cliff side trek to raise vital funds…
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6 JulyCoronavirus
Co-op Funeralcare helps families personalise final farewells amid pandemic
Funeral directors from Central England Co-operative have revealed some “unique” ways they are still able to help families say goodbye…
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6 JulyCoronavirus
Restrictions eased at Derbyshire crematorium
Bretby Crematorium has increased the maximum number of mourners able to say goodbye to loved ones at the Derbyshire venue…
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Jun- 2020 -30 JuneFuneral Plans
Co-op Funeralcare encourages mourners to find pre-recorded hymns for services
Mourners are encouraged to find pre-recorded tracks as places of worship open up post-Covid-19 lockdown. Co-op Funeralcare, has welcomed the…
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15 JuneCoronavirus
Co-op Funeralcare welcomes plans to open churches amid pandemic
Central England Co-op Funeralcare has welcomed news that Church of England buildings can start to re-open for services from next…
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