Co-operative Funeral Services Broomfield

79 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Alison Burberry 8th Apr 2025

Adrian was extremely helpful in all the organisation of my Dad's funeral, everything was explained very clearly. The flowers were beautiful and the celebrant he put me in touch wit ... h was just the right kind of person for us as a family more

Sue Garvey 31st Mar 2025

Service had to be arranged from overseas, staff made it all work. I felt that my Mother was in competent and caring hands at all times. Adrian and Sheila made a stressful time so m ... uch easier. Thank you.  more

Lynda Barnes 11th Mar 2025

sensitive and helpful on every level thank you so much

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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

78 Broomfield Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1SS

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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: 01245 209583

About Us

Chelmsford Star Co-operative Funeral Services has been established in the mid-Essex area for over 80 years These experienced funeral directors now operate across eight branches, providing comprehensive funeral planning services to the local community. The Broomfield branch is located in the centre of Chelmsford.

Chelmsford Star funeral directors promise to put customer care at the heart of their service. They are able to provide a 24/7 free-phone number, offering support and advice for any situation, and they also work extensively with local doctors, clergy and care workers to deliver a free bereavement and aftercare support service. A bereavement and aftercare support group is held three times a month for anyone affected by the loss of a loved one.

There is a wide range of funeral options available from Co-operative Funeral Services, encompassing every detail of the service and burial or cremation. Through their nationwide links, Chelmsford Star can meet any requirements, from dove releases and bag pipers to unusual transport options such as motorbike hearses.

In 2014 Chelmsford Star funeral directors became one of Good Funeral Guide’s ‘Best Funeral Directors’, and over the last 15 years has won eight local business awards and one for work within the community.

Contact Chelmsford Star Co-operative Funeral Services to find out more about planning your loved one’s funeral.

Latest Obituaries

Leslie   Francis Woodcock

Leslie Francis Woodcock

Aug 1933 - Feb 2025

Michael   Smith "Mick"

Michael Smith "Mick"

Apr 1940 - Feb 2025

Lily   Gladys Doolan

Lily Gladys Doolan

Mar 1931 - Feb 2025

Ian   Barnes

Ian Barnes

Feb 1946 - Feb 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Alison Burberry 8th Apr 2025

    Adrian was extremely helpful in all the organisation of my Dad's funeral, everything was explained very clearly. The flowers were beautiful and the celebrant he put me in touch with was just the right kind of person for us as a family

  • 5 Sue Garvey 31st Mar 2025

    Service had to be arranged from overseas, staff made it all work. I felt that my Mother was in competent and caring hands at all times. Adrian and Sheila made a stressful time so much easier. Thank you. 

  • 5 Lynda Barnes 11th Mar 2025

    sensitive and helpful on every level

    thank you so much

  • 5 David Bentley 3rd Mar 2025

    When things happen lots to take in and time seems so short help and understanding offered was much appreciated thank you Sheila and your team. 

  • 5 Michael Crack 28th Feb 2025

    Friendly
    Helpful
    Thorough
    Efficient 
    Everything worked with no surprises on the day

  • 5 Jane Lewis 11th Feb 2025

    The Co op gave an excellent service with arranging our loved ones funeral. Adrian was very professional, empathetic and kind and made us feel nothing was too much trouble. We would highly recommend them.

  • 5 Valerie Andrews 8th Feb 2025

    A great help throughout during such a difficult time. Thanks to Sheila who was always there at the end of the phone or email to help with anything we needed.

  • 5 Edith Carcary 7th Dec 2024

    Adrian and his team organised the perfect send off for Dad. He approached everything with great sensitivity and gave us time to reflect on our plans and make changes when necessary. The funeral itself went smoothly and all the staff in attendance were kind and respectful. We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them.

  • 5 Hayley Jepson 13th Aug 2024

    Caring, helpful and respectful staff and service received for my late father. 
    Always followed up with an email or phone call if any questions needing answered
    Looked after my father in the chapel of rest and he was presented so peacefully in his final outfit which was very comforting to see him at peace. Special thanks to Adrian for your knowledge and kindness at this sad time.
    Also special thanks to celebrant Heather who was excellent too. Would definitely use again when needed and recommend. Thank you.

  • 5 Ian Cimini 26th Jul 2024

    Adrian and his team were extremely kind and helpful. Service was carried out with the utmost professionalism. 
    Thank you all so much for a beautiful send off for my mum. 

  • 5 Nicola Reynolds 16th Jul 2024

    The service we received was sensitive and efficient. We found the guidance really helpful and response times were really prompt

  • 5 Margaret Essery 15th Jul 2024

    Very professional and kind staff 

  • 5 John Elliott 9th Jul 2024

    Very professionally managed thank you

  • 5 Christopher Hammond 20th Oct 2023

    Done a very good job 
    Great customer service 

  • 5 Sue Marshall 24th Sep 2023

    Very impressed with the customer service and efficiency of all involved. Highly recommend particularly Ken Lodge the celebrant who was outstanding and made the day very personal to our loved one xx

  • 5 Iain Taylor 10th Jul 2023

    Very good service

  • 5 Karen Marks 7th Jul 2023

    Wonderful service from first visit until mums funeral. Cathy was amazing, answering all my queries quickly and efficiently whilst remaining compassionate and caring.
    Highly recommended.

  • 5 David Tamsett 6th Jul 2023

    We were very happy with the service that we received from Co-operative Funeral Services Broomfield. The team were both professional and compassionate at every stage of the funeral arrangements and all attendees were highly complimentary of the kind and thoughtful way in which the funeral service was delivered by the celebrant.

  • 5 Annette Hall 25th Jun 2023

    Thank you for your sympathetic and helpful service at a sad time. Everything was explained and on the day, everything went very calmly and smoothly. Thank you again. 

  • 5 Stephen Wake 19th Jun 2023

    Your kindness, patience and professionalism over the weeks for a source for solace. Special thanks to Cathy and our celebrant Carolyn.

  • 5 Richard Lodge 31st Mar 2023

    The service we received from start to finish was excellent 

  • 4 Maggie Hyam 18th Oct 2022

    Co-op were very professional and efficient from beginning to end.  Contact was readily available if needed.

  • 4 Martin Duke 22nd Aug 2022

    All was well organised.  they responded to calls and emails promptly and we were kept informed.  you must check things they send to you as the original location for departure was incorrect but was soon sorted out.  without this issue, it would be 5*

  • 5 Madeleine Ellis 1st Aug 2022

    Thank you for your calm and reassuring guidance through this time. You have exceeded our expectations. M Ellis

  • 5 Peter Harrold 19th Apr 2022

    The whole team at Chelmsford Star Co-op were very professional and supportive during the preparation for my mother's funeral and on the day of the funeral itself.
    Everything was done according to my mother's wishes.
    Many thanks to the team at Chelmsford

Address
78 Broomfield Road
Chelmsford
Essex
CM1 1SS

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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

Alison Burberry 8th Apr 2025

Adrian was extremely helpful in all the organisation of my Dad's funeral, everything was explained very clearly. The flowers were beautiful and the celebrant he put me in touch wit ... h was just the right kind of person for us as a family more

Sue Garvey 31st Mar 2025

Service had to be arranged from overseas, staff made it all work. I felt that my Mother was in competent and caring hands at all times. Adrian and Sheila made a stressful time so m ... uch easier. Thank you.  more

Lynda Barnes 11th Mar 2025

sensitive and helpful on every level thank you so much

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