Tamworth Co-operative Funeral Service, Tamworth

174 reviews

A caring funeral service serving the bereaved in Tamworth and the surrounding area

Latest Verified Reviews

Hilary Randle 16th Oct 2020

My family nd I are very pleased with my husband David's funeral, everything I asked for was provided nd the staff in the office were excellent as were Kev nd the drivers, we couldn't have wished for a better send off for a wonderful husband, father nd grandfather, brother, godfather, uncle nd friend, we wish the Co-op Funeral Department best wishes for continued success, they have our very heartfelt thank you, xxx

Peter William Pearsall 8th May 2020

As this was a restricted funeral with only 6 mourners allowed we could not have asked for a better. The Co_op funeral team were so supportive and the service was beautiful. Thank you to Amanda and her team.

Matthew Whittemore 4th May 2020

I can’t fault the co-op in any way in regards to arranging this funeral for us.  Your staff that were there on the day explained everything that was going to happen and what we needed to do. The whole process was made a lot easier with the help of Janice. Who was not only just helpful, but a pleasure to speak to. 

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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

The Mews, Upper Gungate
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B79 7NZ

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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: 01827 230308

About Us

This Tamworth funeral home provides a full range of funeral services, led by caring funeral director Amanda Woodward.

On call 24-hours a day to support people when someone dies, the funeral home, located in Upper Gungate, is part of the Tamworth Co-operative Funeral Service, which has been helping bereaved families for more than 125 years and won a Good Funeral Award in 2016 for its caring bereavement support services.

The Tamworth funeral directors are members of the National Association of Funeral Directors, members of the Funeral Planning Authority and also members of British Institute of Embalmers, helping families to arrange the traditional or personalised funeral that is most fitting for their loved one.

Amanda and her caring team can also help with online obituaries, memorial masonry and special keepsakes including fingerprint jewellery. Its chapels of rest provide peaceful space for quiet moments of reflection, while the Tamworth funeral home can also accommodate the reception or wake. Its facilities include a catered function space with a licensed bar, with plenty of on-site parking available to accommodate mourners and sympathisers.

On call to help families from the moment they are bereaved, the Tamworth funeral directors are here to listen and provide support with all aspects of the funeral arrangements, including negotiating paperwork and the provision of online obituaries and traditional funeral stationery.

Call this Tamworth funeral home at any time of day or night to begin making funeral arrangements with compassionate support, at a very difficult time.

Latest Obituaries

Edith Grace    Pyke

Edith Grace Pyke

Feb 1934 - Apr 2024

Ruth Jean   Cordell

Ruth Jean Cordell

Feb 1949 - May 2024

Alan    Mellor

Alan Mellor

Jul 1947 - Apr 2024

Gail   Jacobs

Gail Jacobs

Feb 1954 - Apr 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Hilary Randle 16th Oct 2020

    My family nd I are very pleased with my husband David's funeral, everything I asked for was provided nd the staff in the office were excellent as were Kev nd the drivers, we couldn't have wished for a better send off for a wonderful husband, father nd grandfather, brother, godfather, uncle nd friend, we wish the Co-op Funeral Department best wishes for continued success, they have our very heartfelt thank you, xxx

  • 5 Peter William Pearsall 8th May 2020

    As this was a restricted funeral with only 6 mourners allowed we could not have asked for a better. The Co_op funeral team were so supportive and the service was beautiful. Thank you to Amanda and her team.

  • 5 Matthew Whittemore 4th May 2020

    I can’t fault the co-op in any way in regards to arranging this funeral for us.  Your staff that were there on the day explained everything that was going to happen and what we needed to do. The whole process was made a lot easier with the help of Janice. Who was not only just helpful, but a pleasure to speak to. 

  • 5 Jackie Kelly 28th Apr 2020

    Obviously at the moment times have completely changed as well of this having the difficulty of loosing a loved one, and having to comply with government measures regarding a funeral, it’s hard. But with the support of the team ( especially Heidi who was amazing) I felt that they care and want the best for the family. Thank you so much for all your help and just for listening. 

  • 5 Sharon Shorney 25th Apr 2020

    Very helpful & did the best they could even tho circumstances were very difficult due to present issues with COVID-19

  • 5 Tania Marie Wassall 7th Apr 2020

    Jo was brilliant from start to finish. Even through the COVID-19 experience, she made sure that we had everything we needed for my brothers funeral. Nothing was too much.
    Everything was explained din detail and her patience with constant changes is commendable.
    I can’t thank you enough for making this a stress free experience, I really appreciate your complete professionalism, empathy and personal touches.
    Kind regards 
    Marie

  • 5 Adrian Tomes 24th Feb 2020

    Many thanks your your excellent service.

  • 5 Pamela Talbot 23rd Feb 2020

    From the moment we informed you of my husbands passing, all your staff showed the utmost respect and empathy. Thank you to Janice who helped my family with the planning process, the excellent choice of matching our needs with the celebrant Carol Joy and also on the day, David was an excellent support to me and the family. Thank you
    Regards
    Pam

  • 5 Angela Curtis 18th Feb 2020

    Jo has been absolutely fantastic throughout. Very warm, friendly and helpful. I have been able to call and email anytime which took a lot of pressure off.
    The flowers were absolutely beautiful and were just as we wanted, and the changes we requested were no trouble. Andy & the team were excellent on the day & extremely helpful.

  • 5 Carol Ann Hickman 14th Feb 2020

    throughout the whole experience , were were treated respecrfully, advised on all things, from starting the procedding to the actual funeral, conducted with total dignaty

  • 4 June Talbott 22nd Oct 2019

    Dealt with very professionally, and with compassion. Very helpful. Thank you

  • 5 Kerri austin 15th Oct 2019

    We found everyone to be extremely helpful kind & made the whole process as easy as it could be

  • 5 Jason David Brierley 12th Sep 2019

    Service was outstanding. Was very helpful as we didn’t know what we really was doing. kept us informed of everything that was happening. Couldn’t off asked for a better service which was given to us though out our  sad lose 

  • 5 Jane Deeming 2nd Sep 2019

    I would like to personally thank Heidi and all the lovely ladies at the co op at upper gungate for their support and kindness. A big thank you also to Andy and James. You took great care of us all in such a sad and difficult day. Thank you 
    Janie Deeming xx

    Glen Speak replied
    Many Thanks for those kind words Ms Deeming both i and the team appreciate them greatly. I will pass your comments onto them personally.
    Kindest regards
    Glen Speak
  • 5 Claire Tuck 26th Aug 2019

    Team with so helpful right from the very beginning, can't thank them enough for easing us through our journey at this sad time

    Glen Speak replied
    Thank you Mrs Tuck i will pass your comments on to the team. If we can be of any further assistance to you or your family please do not hesitate to contact us.
    kindest regards
    Glen Speak
  • 5 Anthony Charles Richardson 20th Aug 2019

    Everyone was amazing especially Janice. They make everything easier to handle when your grieving and not taking much in... they make sure your ok with the information given. I hope I dont need any of them again in a hurry but theres no one I'd rather use when the time comes again. Thank you all.

    Glen Speak replied
    Thank you Mr Richardson.
    Welike to think we are here for our families before, during and after a bereavement. I will pass your comments onto Janice.
    Kindest regards
    Glen Speak
  • 5 Karen Fletcher 7th Aug 2019

    Couldn’t fault anything they were absolutely brilliant, 

    Glen Speak replied
    Many thanks Mrs Fletcher. Very kind of you.
    Kindest regards
    Glen Speak
  • 5 Lou Whitmarsh 25th Jul 2019

    Very proffesional service, took control of the whole process and made sure our wishes were met.

  • 5 Linda Blount 13th Jul 2019

    The kindness, support, help and planning your staff, particularly Janice Chetwynd gave us for my mothers funeral was second to none. At a very difficult time, everything was so well organised and taken care of that it really eased the pressure for myself and my family. Everything was done with such sensitivity and on the day of the funeral, Kevan guided us through everything with so much kindness. The flowers were really beautiful, the order of service booklets, so well put together and the catering services were amazing. Although it was my mum's funeral, it was just the most lovely day and will actually stick in my mind as a really happy day - my mother would have loved it as a real celebration of her long life.
    Thank you all so much - Kind regards Linda Blount

  • 5 Roger Heath 22nd Jun 2019

    The whole family were delighted with the care taken by Janice to explain and then assist in the selection of the various aspects of both the actual funeral service and transport. The gentlemen driving, moving the coffin and related tasks at the chapel were perfect. Margaret could not have asked for a more fitting send off. I personally was very pleased with the appearance of Margaret in her coffin. She looked peaceful which was far from how she had been in the final weeks of her life. Thank you for doing her hair so neatly and not putting lots of make up on her face. I survived the Tuesday funeral mainly because I was able to be with her on the previous day. Your costs were most reasonable and well explained. Thank you so much Co-op Funeral Service, Tamworth.   

  • 5 Lee Sanders 10th Jun 2019

    Throughout the complete process of arranging my fathers funeral the Tamworth Co-operative Funeral Service, was flawless 

    A massive thank you to everyone at the Tamworth Co-operative Funeral Service 👏👏

  • 5 Martin Gair 20th May 2019

    Excellent service can not fault any of it

  • 5 Paul Edward Keightley 17th May 2019

    We would like to thank Janice for how she organised dad's funeral and the lovely Order of Service booklets she designed for us, they were fantastic!!!.

    The only fault we found albeit a minor one, was the positioning of the 'Dad' wreath and the 'Wolves' crest. We had requested the 'Dad' wreath to be positioned facing the side in front of the coffin and the Wolves crest to be leaning on the coffin in the rear window.

    That apart we would like to thank Tamworth Coop funeral service for everything.

    Paul Keightley.

  • 5 Carole Fisher 23rd Feb 2019

    The team at the Co-Op in Tamworth were kind, compassionate and went above and beyond to make sure we had a fantastic service for my husband. I cannot thank them enough for the support they gave us every step of the way. 
    They made a very hard situation as easy as it could be and I can’t thank Cheryl and Anne enough. 

  • 5 Ian Anderson 19th Feb 2019

    Very helpful staff and helpful and understanding in our of very sad time would recommend to everyone how they help with all your requests they are always helpful in explaining how to arrange everything 

Address
The Mews, Upper Gungate
Tamworth
Staffordshire
B79 7NZ

Open map

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

Hilary Randle 16th Oct 2020

My family nd I are very pleased with my husband David's funeral, everything I asked for was provided nd the staff in the office were excellent as were Kev nd the drivers, we couldn't have wished for a better send off for a wonderful husband, father nd grandfather, brother, godfather, uncle nd friend, we wish the Co-op Funeral Department best wishes for continued success, they have our very heartfelt thank you, xxx

Peter William Pearsall 8th May 2020

As this was a restricted funeral with only 6 mourners allowed we could not have asked for a better. The Co_op funeral team were so supportive and the service was beautiful. Thank you to Amanda and her team.

Matthew Whittemore 4th May 2020

I can’t fault the co-op in any way in regards to arranging this funeral for us.  Your staff that were there on the day explained everything that was going to happen and what we needed to do. The whole process was made a lot easier with the help of Janice. Who was not only just helpful, but a pleasure to speak to. 

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