Co-operative Funeral Bond

read moreHere for you with support, care and reassurance, The Co-operative Funeralcare Directors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether you are arranging a funeral after the loss of a loved one, or considering a funeral plan for the future, we can help you personalise the service in a unique and fitting way. Our Southern Co-op funeral homes are in accessible locations across the south of England in Berkshire, Dorset, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Somerset, Surrey, Sussex and Wiltshire. As a co-operative, we have a purpose beyond profit.

read moreA crematorium is the building where a cremation takes place. Your local crematorium will normally have a service chapel for the funeral service but you may prefer to hold the service in another place, like a church, and then have a shorter service called a 'committal' at the crematorium afterwards. During the committal, there may be a closing of curtains, or the coffin may move gently from sight. Some people prefer the coffin to be on view until everyone has left. The charge for the crematorium will vary depending on where you live.

read moreThe type of funeral chosen is a very personal choice and when deciding on or arranging a burial, there are a number of important considerations including the place, grave type and memorial options. A burial can take place in a churchyard if the person who has died is a local parishioner. In some areas, churchyard burial space may be limited or even full. Your local Funeral Director can liaise with your local priest or minister to confirm the right to be buried at your local churchyard. Most cemeteries are non-denominational so you can have most types of service or ceremony.