H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Newington

60 reviews

H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Newington is an ethical and member owned funeral director, serving bereaved families in Newington and the surrounding area with care, respect and clarity.

Latest Verified Reviews

Jason Paton 18th Mar 2024

Thank you for great service and appreciate everything yous done for our family in such a difficult time

John McCallum 11th Mar 2024

The only thing I was not informed that I had to ask for my brothers body to be embalmed hence he was not and after I was told after 4 weeks as I live in Leicester I could not see him as his body had decomposed.

Ian Anderson 6th Mar 2024

We were very pleased with the service from Harkess and it all went well.

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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

77 South Clerk Street
Newington
Edinburgh
EH8 9PP

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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: 0131 381 0089

About Us

H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Newington is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Edinburgh. 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, H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Newington 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 Newington 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 Newington, H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Newington 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, H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Newington in Edinburgh 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 H & W Harkess Funeralcare, Newington 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.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jason Paton 18th Mar 2024

    Thank you for great service and appreciate everything yous done for our family in such a difficult time

  • 5 John McCallum 11th Mar 2024

    The only thing I was not informed that I had to ask for my brothers body to be embalmed hence he was not and after I was told after 4 weeks as I live in Leicester I could not see him as his body had decomposed.

  • 5 Ian Anderson 6th Mar 2024

    We were very pleased with the service from Harkess and it all went well.

  • 5 Laura Howell 6th Feb 2024

    The Coop Funeral care in Newington provided an excellent service from meeting to discuss what my mother and the family requested for her funeral to the actual service celebrating her life at the end. Thank You 

  • 2 Xaiotang Tang 12th Dec 2023

    They managed to forget the ashes casket I ordered, then got the date of death wrong on the certificate for cremation

  • 5 David Love 8th Nov 2023

    From the first moment that I entered the funeral directors and spoke to Robin, I felt sure that harkess were going to look after my recently departed mum, and guide us through the funeral arrangements. All went as planned and hoped for on the day, with a lovely tribute created by the humanist celebrant that harkess had recommended. We were well looked after by Stewart and Rory on the morning itself and all financial costs were clearly explained to us. All in all, harkess were excellent.

  • 5 Lyndsay Nolan 30th Oct 2023

    The service was outstanding, Robin and the team took care of everything at the hardest time. Robin was available for my family and I to support and advise us. I had never organised a funeral and Robin helped us personalise it to make it a sad but beautiful experience.

  • 4 Donna Harvey 22nd Aug 2023

    It would have been excellent but due to a couple of bumps along the way I think very good is pretty good as well. I would recommend Harkess.

  • 5 Lynn Wilson 20th Feb 2023

    Caring, compassionate, respectful and efficient are all words I would use to describe the services of H&W Harkess and in particular, Clare and Robin. At such a difficult time the family felt assured that everything was being taken care of. All the familly's wishes were followed. The funeral itself went perfectly. The family cannot thank the team enough.

  • 5 Helen Nelson 6th Feb 2023

    A caring, compassionate and excellent service performed by the Harkess team for my loved one.

  • 5 Michael Arpino 5th Feb 2023

    i would like to thank claire and her team for the proffesional service and respect shown at a difficult time

  • 5 Joanna Chetwynd 30th Jan 2023

    All the staff were outstanding and the whole organisation and actual funeral went smoothly 
    I was kept informed at all stages before, during and after the funeral which helped tremendously 
    I feel Clair and Stewart went above and beyond with their assistance which I found a real comfort 

  • 5 Colin Fraser 3rd Jan 2023

    Everyone was professional, understanding and caring. Their service was seamless from start to finish and the celebrant they recommended was spot on. I would recommend their services to anyone requiring a first class funeral director.

  • 5 Neil Clifton 3rd Jan 2023

    Very helpful and respectful at a difficult time and took all the hard work out of making arrangements.

  • 5 Alan Wilson 19th Dec 2022

    Very nice and friendly staff and very helpful and understanding of the family needs

  • 5 Sheila Reid 28th Nov 2022

    Excellent from start to finish. Claire who we dealt with was brilliant. Catering , kind , organised and responsive with all queries.

  • 5 Eliza Karaszewska 15th Nov 2022

    Great service from the team. Very helpful and always on the other side of the phone/emails to provide guidance and support. Made this very difficult time as smooth as possible. 

  • 5 Keith Scott 17th Oct 2022

    Can't thank Clair and her colleagues enough for everything they did.

  • 5 Sheila Strain 17th Oct 2022

    Very helpful and fulfilled extra requirements.

  • 5 Michael Rodgers 20th Sep 2022

    Clair was extremely helpful throughout the whole daunting process of arranging a funeral for a loved one
    She deserves a large pay rise 

  • 5 Stuart McIntyre 12th Sep 2022

    Overall the service was excellence.  Clair demonstrated real empathy and did a great job explaining the options and next steps.  Everything went very smoothly before the funeral and the funeral day its self was exactly what we wanted.   Big thanks to Clair and the team.

  • 5 Alexandra Carr 30th Aug 2022

    Arrangements and planning dealt with in an efficient and compassionate manner. Clair was very helpful and guided the family through everything on the day of the funeral.

  • 5 James Foster 22nd Aug 2022

    Clare was wonderful and everything was exactly as my Mum had wished. Thank you

  • 5 Jeremy Wright 2nd Aug 2022

    You simply excellent. All the staff were very helpful, kind and considerate. You guided as through the process and made a difficult time that little bit easier. Thank you.

  • 5 Marie Reynolds 25th Jul 2022

    The funeral arrangements for my sister were excellent. Claire was so helpful in every way. Everything went so smoothly. Thank you so much.

Address
77 South Clerk Street
Newington
Edinburgh
EH8 9PP

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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

Jason Paton 18th Mar 2024

Thank you for great service and appreciate everything yous done for our family in such a difficult time

John McCallum 11th Mar 2024

The only thing I was not informed that I had to ask for my brothers body to be embalmed hence he was not and after I was told after 4 weeks as I live in Leicester I could not see him as his body had decomposed.

Ian Anderson 6th Mar 2024

We were very pleased with the service from Harkess and it all went well.

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