Co-op Funeralcare, Canterbury

96 reviews

Co-op Funeralcare, Canterbury is an ethical and member owned funeral director, serving bereaved families in Canterbury and the surrounding area with care, respect and clarity.

Latest Verified Reviews

Lemytanie Olive 24th Jul 2023

Myself and family were looked after very well from start to finish we would like to thank all the staff very much especially carol and Kelly 

Tony Connell 24th Jul 2023

So happy with the day arranged by you, friendly and very helpfull.The celebrant you arranged to do the service was top notch so thank you all .

Filomena Mendez 20th Jul 2023

Dear all I lost my amazing and beautiful son aged only 20 years old. I have no words to explain the loss the sadness, on top of it all the horrendous circumstances my son passed. From the beginning I was greete by Carol with the most warmth, sympathy and care. I also would like to thank Paul for his special kindness, approach to the way all the ceremony went. Dear Carol and Paul a very special thank you to you and all the team. I wish i new they're names because i felt all of them conducted the service from beginning to end with such dignity and extreme professionalism. I'm forever grateful for the way tou took care of my angel on the his last days on this earth. Kind regards Filomena Mendes

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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

65 Sturry Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1BU

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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: 01227 230969

About Us

Co-op Funeralcare, Canterbury is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Kent. 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, Canterbury 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 Canterbury 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 Canterbury, Co-op Funeralcare, Canterbury 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, Canterbury in Kent 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, Canterbury 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 Lemytanie Olive 24th Jul 2023

    Myself and family were looked after very well from start to finish we would like to thank all the staff very much especially carol and Kelly 

  • 5 Tony Connell 24th Jul 2023

    So happy with the day arranged by you, friendly and very helpfull.The celebrant you arranged to do the service was top notch so thank you all .

  • 5 Filomena Mendez 20th Jul 2023

    Dear all

    I lost my amazing and beautiful son aged only 20 years old.

    I have no words to explain the loss the sadness, on top of it all the horrendous circumstances my son passed.

    From the beginning I was greete by Carol with the most warmth, sympathy and care.

    I also would like to thank Paul for his special kindness, approach to the way all the ceremony went.

    Dear Carol and Paul a very special thank you to you and all the team. I wish i new they're names because i felt all of them conducted the service from beginning to end with such dignity and extreme professionalism.

    I'm forever grateful for the way tou took care of my angel on the his
    last days on this earth.

    Kind regards

    Filomena Mendes

  • 5 Tina Balanco 18th Jul 2023

    101 out 100 carol  from sturry canterbury branch this women is a legend 

  • 5 Ian Bain 17th Jul 2023

    Excellent service, Carol was very helpful throughout.

  • 5 Raisa Bullock 10th Jul 2023

    Absolutely fantastic service. 

  • 5 Valerie Scott 3rd Jul 2023

    Carol was absolutely fantastic throughout the whole process 
    Coudnt of asked for more 
    A lovely lady

  • 5 Debbie Hogben 20th Jun 2023

    Everything in terms of the administration was organised really well by Carol and there were good communications throughout.  Thank you.

  • 5 Theresa Smyth 27th Feb 2023

    Very professional and approachable. Explained all I needed to know and with me every syep of the way. Dont know what I would have done without the help and kindness of Carol, many thanks.

  • 5 Paul Norrington 27th Feb 2023

    Carol is very understanding and helpful in what can be difficult times . Not the sort of thing I want to do but I would recommend in the future for the service we received from all the staff .

  • 5 Roger Lansdell 27th Feb 2023

    We were happy with all aspects of the service, especially Carol’s reassuring care and Eric Harmer’s expertise in guiding us on the programme and leading the service itself.

  • 5 Louise Richardson 20th Feb 2023

    Carol was so professional, kind and patient with our family, having lost 2 parents together so quickly. Cannot thank her enough for her help and guidance through a very difficult time and nothing was too much trouble for her.The lady who lead the funeral cortege ( sorry I can't remember her name as I was very unwell that day) was so lovely too and couldn't have been more kinder or helpful. Thankyou so much.Would highly recommended your services.

  • 5 Anne Dodge 20th Feb 2023

    Very helpful wonderful people. Excellent could not get better

  • 5 Linda Bernini 30th Jan 2023

    Everyone was very respectful and kind and the celebrant was lovely and it was a beautiful intimate experience 

  • 5 Gillian Davies 25th Jan 2023

    Excellent service, very efficient and yet very caring. They didn’t push us to have extras that weren’t needed, unlike some funeral directors I have dealt with in the past. I would highly recommend.

  • 5 Kay Murray 24th Jan 2023

    I can’t thank Coop funeral services at Canterbury enough for the kind and compassionate way they dealt with my uncle’s funeral arrangements. As I wasn’t local to them most of the arrangements were done by telephone. Carol was amazing. She was always available to answer any queries I had or offer her expert advice. She also kept me updated throughout. 
    This was a great comfort when trying to organise a funeral from long distance for an unexpected bereavement. 
    Drayson and his team showed the utmost respect taking my uncle on his final journey to the crematorium and making sure everything was how I wanted it to be. Nothing was too much trouble for them all. 
    One of the nicest things they do is ask for a little information about your loved one. 
    Before they leave the Chapel of Rest  for the funeral , the team meet and speak about your loved one and say a prayer for them. 
    A very personal touch that means so much. 

  • 5 Hazel Harris 23rd Jan 2023

    Very professional, friendly, helpful, understanding

  • 5 Jane Bailey 9th Jan 2023

    They couldn’t have been more caring and helpful.  Excellent and would thoroughly tecommrbd

  • 5 Rosie Eadon 3rd Jan 2023

    I have to say that Carol from the Canterbury Funeral Directors is absolutely amazing.
    I knew absolutely nothing about what to do, where to go, what to have, what to include etc etc, and she just took control and gave all the information and detail that was needed.
    She even went over and above what was required of her, and opened up on a Saturday morning in order that my Mum and Sister could sort out the order of service.

    She is what I would call a really 'good egg' !!

  • 5 David Leadbeatter 19th Dec 2022

    We were so pleased to have chosen the Co-op to arrange Mum's funeral. The support, and care that we received was first class. Carol took us through the whole end to end process and gave guidance and help throughout.
    I would definitely recommend the Canterbury Co-op funeral service.
    On the funeral day the team were extremely gracious and very supportive, a first class service.

  • 5 Janice McGuire 28th Nov 2022

    The service we received from Co-op Funeral Care was excellent.  They have been caring and sensitive throughout and were extremely understanding of our needs at an exceptionally difficult time.  Everyone we dealt with was professional and efficient.  The arrangements could not have been better.  The organisational skills were superb and everything went smoothly and as planned.  The funeral itself was both respectful and beautiful, we couldn't have asked for more.  

  • 5 Joanne Holland 22nd Nov 2022

    The service I received from Coop funeral care was fantastic from my first meeting to collecting my brother's ashes.

  • 5 Frances Taylor 14th Nov 2022

    Carole in the Canterbury office was kind, helpful and made a difficult situation a lot easier. Would thoroughly recommend.

  • 5 Nicola Kerry 7th Nov 2022

    The service we received was personal. The in branch arranger was thoughtful and very helpful with all the arrangements. The funeral director on the day was brilliant. Can’t recommend them highly enough 

  • 5 Susan Gudgin 24th Oct 2022

    Absolutely amazing , supportive and very compassionate. Can’t  thank them all enough especially Carol for her patience 

Address
65 Sturry Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 1BU

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

Lemytanie Olive 24th Jul 2023

Myself and family were looked after very well from start to finish we would like to thank all the staff very much especially carol and Kelly 

Tony Connell 24th Jul 2023

So happy with the day arranged by you, friendly and very helpfull.The celebrant you arranged to do the service was top notch so thank you all .

Filomena Mendez 20th Jul 2023

Dear all I lost my amazing and beautiful son aged only 20 years old. I have no words to explain the loss the sadness, on top of it all the horrendous circumstances my son passed. From the beginning I was greete by Carol with the most warmth, sympathy and care. I also would like to thank Paul for his special kindness, approach to the way all the ceremony went. Dear Carol and Paul a very special thank you to you and all the team. I wish i new they're names because i felt all of them conducted the service from beginning to end with such dignity and extreme professionalism. I'm forever grateful for the way tou took care of my angel on the his last days on this earth. Kind regards Filomena Mendes

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