Co-operative Funeral Services Braintree

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Chelmsford Star Co-operative Funeral Services offer compassionate, comprehensive funeral planning in Braintree and the surrounding areas

Latest Verified Reviews

Mary Horncastle 4th Nov 2018

very helpful couldn't do enough for you in this hour of need

Stephen Halls 4th Aug 2018

Excellent service with dignity. Very efficient and professional. I would highly recommend this company and its staff. Well done and thank you.

Sheila Sutton 27th Apr 2018

Excellent care and attention in every respect we were so pleased we choose the Co-op

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

6 Clare Road
Braintree
Essex
CM7 2PA

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 01376 311048

About Us

For over 80 years, Chelmsford Star Co-operative Funeral Services has been operating in the mid-Essex area, giving expert advice to help guide bereaved families through the funeral planning process.

The Braintree branch, established in 1993, is situated near the town centre, close to a bus route and with free parking available at the front of the premises. The premises have a private area to arrange funerals and a chapel to view your loved ones in peace. You can also pay a visit to the Hall of Remembrance, where mourners can leave tributes.

Co-operative Funeral Services pride themselves on offering complete bereavement and aftercare support. Clients have access to a free-phone number for 24-hour, seven-days-a-week advice on any problem they might have. There is also a free aftercare service, through local clergy, doctors and care workers, to meet all your needs.

Chelmsford Star will take the time to help you create the ideal funeral for your loved one that truly reflects their wishes, through a choice of coffins, flowers, transport, music and readings. Thanks to nationwide connections, they are also able to meet more unusual requirements, such as a motorbike-hearse, for a unique celebration of your loved one’s life.

The team at Chelmsford Star has also earned a place as one of Good Funeral Guide’s ‘Best Funeral Directors’ and has won eight local business awards for customer service over the last 15 years.

Get in touch with Chelmsford Star Co-operative Funeral Services to find out how they can help you plan your loved one’s funeral.

Latest Obituaries

Charles   (Chaz) Dearing

Charles (Chaz) Dearing

Apr 1955 - Jan 2022

Phillip Arthur Vernon   Driscoll

Phillip Arthur Vernon Driscoll

Nov 1944 - Jan 2022

George   Wells

George Wells

Oct 1934 - Dec 2021

Richard John   Henderson

Richard John Henderson

May 1955 - Dec 2021

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Mary Horncastle 4th Nov 2018

    very helpful couldn't do enough for you in this hour of need

  • 5 Stephen Halls 4th Aug 2018

    Excellent service with dignity. Very efficient and professional. I would highly recommend this company and its staff.
    Well done and thank you.

  • 5 Sheila Sutton 27th Apr 2018


    Excellent care and attention in every respect we were so pleased we choose the Co-op

  • 5 Valerie Sharp 17th Apr 2018

    Very professional service from everyone. 

  • 5 Sarah Athanasiadis 16th Oct 2017

    So helpful and friendly and really took the pressure off of me at a very sad and stressful time. Pam is so caring and approachable and the drivers were very friendly and respectful. I know who will be sorting my funeral out. Thank you so much xx

  • 1 Kevin Donald Smith 18th Jun 2017

    The funeral was professional and carried out to our wishes only complaint is when sending out for a review get the name right maybe check who you are sending the email to ? 

  • 5 Rodney Last 5th Jun 2017

    At a very difficult time, the whole service was outstanding and really took the pressure off
    A really big thank you

  • 5 Cynthia (Cindy) Lewin 25th Feb 2017

    I can't thank enough for you help and guidance with our funeral we could not more pleased we, meaning all our family with the wonderful send off my husband recieceved thank you again.

  • 5 Anthony Dennis Bates 27th Nov 2016

    1st class service throughout. Thank you.

  • 5 Patricia Clampett 17th Oct 2016

    From start to finish, the service received was excellent. I must single out Pam at the Braintree office for particular praise. Thank you.

  • 5 LYNN MORTON 4th Oct 2016

    Big big thankyou to pam at Braintree for being available at all times and for just being there x

  • 5 COLIN BRIAN IMPEY 11th Aug 2016

    Very pleased with the service. Organisation was very good indeed. 

  • 5 Janice Gregory 21st Jul 2016

    Pam and the rest of the team couldn't have been more helpful, they arranged everything exactly as I wanted it and kept us informed all the way.


    Thankyou Jan and family.

  • 5 Julie Smith 13th May 2016

    first class so pleased many thanks.

Address
6 Clare Road
Braintree
Essex
CM7 2PA

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Mary Horncastle 4th Nov 2018

very helpful couldn't do enough for you in this hour of need

Stephen Halls 4th Aug 2018

Excellent service with dignity. Very efficient and professional. I would highly recommend this company and its staff. Well done and thank you.

Sheila Sutton 27th Apr 2018

Excellent care and attention in every respect we were so pleased we choose the Co-op

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