Co-op Funeralcare, Houghton-Le-Spring

169 reviews

Latest Verified Reviews

Tracy Anderson 10th Apr 2024

The team were extremely kind and helpful throughout the whole process, smoothing the way at a very difficult time.

Derek Stavers 9th Apr 2024

Can't fault the service. Nothing was too much trouble. Kind and friendly staff. Thank you

Sarah Binns 8th Apr 2024

Very professional and such a lovely caring service. Can not fault them.

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Location

Gilpin Lodge
Hetton Road
Houghton-le-Spring
Tyne and Wear
DH5 8JL

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About Us

As Co-op Funeralcare, Houghton-Le-Spring is not a member of Funeral Guide, we cannot show up-to-date pricing or service information.

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Co-op Funeralcare, Houghton-Le-Spring is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Tyne & Wear. Co-op Funeralcare is the UK’s largest funeral services provider, with a long history of proudly serving the local community. They are owned by their members and promise to always keep you at the heart of their service when helping you to arrange a funeral. You will be treated with care and respect, ensuring that you have both clarity and reassurance that every choice you make is the best one for you.

Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, Co-op Funeralcare, Houghton-Le-Spring can help you plan the perfect goodbye. You can choose from a wide range of coffins, from traditional woods to eco-friendly alternatives such as bamboo, wicker or even cardboard.

Their Houghton-Le-Spring funeral home can provide a wide choice of funeral vehicles, from traditional hearses and limousines, to a horse and carriage. The Co-operative work with the country's largest florist, meaning that every kind of floral tribute will be available to you.

As well as providing funeral services in Houghton-Le-Spring, Co-op Funeralcare, Houghton-Le-Spring take a positive, active role in the community, giving back to those in the local area through support programs and outreach to other local businesses. Community is at the heart of every Co-operative branch.

During weekdays, Co-op Funeralcare, Houghton-Le-Spring in Tyne & Wear is open from 09:00 - 17:00. If you need help outside of these hours, there is a 24-hour phone service you can call. Visiting hours on the weekend can also be arranged by appointment.

Telephone Co-op Funeralcare, Houghton-Le-Spring today to find out more about the services they provide, and begin arranging the perfect farewell for your loved one. Their team of professionals are on hand to listen, advise and guide you through all your options, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Tracy Anderson 10th Apr 2024

    The team were extremely kind and helpful throughout the whole process, smoothing the way at a very difficult time.

  • 5 Derek Stavers 9th Apr 2024

    Can't fault the service. Nothing was too much trouble. Kind and friendly staff. Thank you

  • 5 Sarah Binns 8th Apr 2024

    Very professional and such a lovely caring service.
    Can not fault them.

  • 5 Ian Harrison 25th Mar 2024

    We would like thank David and the whole team ( Houghton-le-Spring) branch for the exceptional , caring and supportive service we received during our recent bereavement.

    Thank you
    Ian, Janet Harrison and family

  • 5 Caroline Fox 25th Mar 2024

    They were very helpful, always checking things were OK showed respect at every stage looked after mam well , could not of asked for a better day

  • 5 Dorothy King 25th Mar 2024

    Could not thank them enough, brilliant service and support for my mam and myself during a very sad time

  • 5 Richard Turnbull 23rd Mar 2024

    Very professional and caring.Very impressed

  • 5 Janice Lobb 18th Mar 2024

    The service I received whilst arranging a funeral for a loved one was outstanding! 
    It was handled professionally with compassion, care and understanding. I would not hesitate to recommend! 

  • 5 Rosemary Toon 18th Mar 2024

    Alan's funeral was a wonderful celebration of his life. David was so easy to talk to and so caring, as were all of the staff.

  • 5 Angela Finn 18th Mar 2024

    All of the staff were very professional and caring. We were guided throughout with great care and respect. Mum got exactly what she wanted.

  • 5 Lisa Sadler 11th Mar 2024

    Everything was fantastic from start to finish!

  • 5 Kevin Mitchell 9th Mar 2024

    David and the team at Houghton Co-op do an amazing job in making sure your needs and loved ones are looked after at a difficult time.

  • 5 Sylvia Moran 26th Feb 2024

    Very understanding and nothing was too much trouble excellent care

  • 5 Sandra Kavanagh 26th Feb 2024

    Thank you to David Simm and all the team at Houghton for making Mams final journey so lovely. We could not have asked for more and Mam and ourselves were treated with the utmost care and respect

  • 5 Margaret Clayton 20th Feb 2024

    Amazing service from start to finish. Totally professional, I would highly recommend.

  • 5 Paula Stoves 19th Feb 2024

    Professional service.Hollie at the Houghton branch was very helpful and sincere.

  • 5 Margaret Bryant 12th Feb 2024

    Excellent service. Respectful, helpful. Good value for money. Funeral directors excellent. Cars in very good condition, drivers friendly, helpful and respectful. I would recommend.

  • 5 Brian Jones 12th Feb 2024

    During the most distressing time we found ALL of the coop staff efficient , professional and above all empathetic and caring. From the collection of our beloved friend to the burial the service was seamless- we highly recommend the coop funeral service . Thank you all 👏👏👏🙏

  • 5 Denise O'Neill 5th Feb 2024

    From beginning to end can’t fault any thing  Hollie, Lisa and David were very lovely, it was such a honour for us to have Alison as she was there for my dad, mam looked beautiful in the chapel of rest , even thought the electric went off when I went to visit her ( so funny ) the drivers were very courteous and caring . 
    Not enough words to thank you for the service you all did.

  • 5 Rob Hunter 31st Jan 2024

    The family of Dawn hunter would like to thank you all for the excellent support and guidance from all the staff and especially David Simm. Everything from meeting David with my mam right through until the funeral service has been excellent.
    Kind regards Robin hunter

  • 5 Karen Robson - Alcock 31st Jan 2024

    Thank you all for your caring respect dignity and kindness you all showed looking after my dad while in your care . You all did my dad proud on the day of his funeral thank you all once again . A lovely big thank you to Craigfor his caring support and kindness

  • 5 Bill Copeland 16th Jan 2024

    The help and advice I received was excellent. I dealt with Hollie, Lisa and David who were all so good.

  • 5 Suzanne McKenna 2nd Jan 2024

    The whole team were incredibly kind, knowledgeable and supportive to all the family at a very difficult time for us all.

  • 5 Peter Wise 18th Dec 2023

    Very professional and comforting,everything made easy,lots of useful advice and guidance, recommended

  • 5 Brian Platts 5th Dec 2023

    We were looked after from start to finish!

Address
Gilpin Lodge
Hetton Road
Houghton-le-Spring
Tyne and Wear
DH5 8JL

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Latest Verified Reviews

Tracy Anderson 10th Apr 2024

The team were extremely kind and helpful throughout the whole process, smoothing the way at a very difficult time.

Derek Stavers 9th Apr 2024

Can't fault the service. Nothing was too much trouble. Kind and friendly staff. Thank you

Sarah Binns 8th Apr 2024

Very professional and such a lovely caring service. Can not fault them.

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