Arranging a Funeral

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What do I need to do first?

Many people feel unsure of what to do following a bereavement. Here you can find out how to register the death and start making the funeral arrangements.

Immediate concerns

Registering the death
Find out how to obtain a medical certificate of the cause of death and register the death.

Bringing your loved one into our care

We will look after the deceased until the funeral.

Let people know about the funeral
Advice on how to let family, friends and colleagues know about the death of a loved one.

Other considerations

How much does a funeral cost?

Free initial advice about Probate without Jargon

Following the death of a loved one, if you have a property to sell or money in bank accounts in their name, our legal team may be able to swiftly pay back the deposit and pay the remaining funeral costs from the estate if you instruct our legal team to carry out probate. This is providing that the Estate has sufficient assets which can be sold in due course.

Co-op Legal Services offer a free service to assess if this is possible. Call 0330 041 7713 or request a call for assistance.

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What kind of funeral can I choose for my loved one?

The choice between burial and cremation is a very personal one. Decisions may be influenced by many factors, such as family tradition, religion or the wishes of the person who has died.

Burial and cremation


Burial	Cremation
Choose where the burial will take place, what sort of service you would like and find out about the costs.	Find out more about holding a cremation, as well as options for holding a service.

Other considerations

Religious funerals

Non-religious funerals

Woodland funerals

The Simple Funeral

Child funerals

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What do I need to organise for the day of the funeral?

There are many different ways a funeral can celebrate the individuality of the person who has died. We will spend time discussing all the options available for personalising the funeral, to create this unique commemoration.

Choosing the essentials

Choosing a coffin or casket
Our team of experts are on hand to help you come to a decision.

Flowers

A simple and beautiful way to create a tribute to your loved one.

Orders of Service
We can help you create a truly individual Order of Service for the funeral, as well as keepsakes such as Memorial Cards and Bookmarks for your guests.

Other considerations

Choosing music and poetry

How to write a eulogy

Letting people know about the funeral

Silver Fingerprints

Membership

If you’re an existing Co-op Member, you will save £200 when arranging a funeral with us.

We’ll also give 1% of what you spend to a local cause in your community.

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After the funeral

We often work with families beyond the funeral, whether to advise them on the choice of memorial masonry, or support after the death of someone close.