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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Jul- 2020 -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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2 JuneLatest News
Co-op Funeralcare prepares for upcoming changes to funerals
Central England Co-op Funeralcare has announced it is “working around the clock” to ensure its funeral homes and colleagues are…
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May- 2020 -12 MayCoronavirus
Co-op Funeralcare launches new Covid-19 hardship fund
Co-op Funeralcare has launched a new Co-op Funeralcare Hardship Fund, part of the Co-op Members Coronavirus Fund, which allows Co-op’s…
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Feb- 2020 -25 FebruaryBusiness
Co-op launch funding to help young people going through bereavement
Organisations across the UK can now apply for grants of up to £10,000 for projects that help young people support…
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10 FebruaryBusiness
Safe Hands announces expansion plans following acquisition
Funeral plan provider Safe Hands has announced it is under new ownership following its acquisition by private investment company SHP…
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3 FebruaryBusiness
Co-op Funeralcare welcomes its 3,000th recruit
Co-op Funeralcare has welcomed its 3,000th recruit today (3 January). Jennifer Plews joined the Co-op Funeralcare at Bridge Street, Kendal…
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Nov- 2019 -28 NovemberFuneral Plans
14 million Brits risk taking last requests to the grave
British people are “taking their final wishes to the grave”, according to new data published by the Co-Operative Funeralcare. The…
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