Co-op Funeralcare, Houghton-Le-Spring

169 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Margaret Hayes 16th Jan 2023

I would like to thank David and his team for helping me through a difficult time. I was made to feel at ease and was treated with compassion and professionalism. May I also thank David for keeping in touch after the funeral was over a really nice touch. 

Susan Green 16th Jan 2023

Our Dad had a funeral plan with the Coop so that made the process so much easier.  We were supported by David at the Houghton funeral care branch with a first class service, so a massive thanks to him and the staff there.

Dylan Hasson 13th Jan 2023

On behalf of myself and my family, we'd like to thank the Co-Op Funeral Care, Houghton-Le-Spring team for their professional and caring way in which they handled the funeral arrangements of my father. Their care lifted a big weight with helping us deal with a difficult time and situation, thank you.

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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

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

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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: 0191 917 4462

About Us

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.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Margaret Hayes 16th Jan 2023

    I would like to thank David and his team for helping me through a difficult time. I was made to feel at ease and was treated with compassion and professionalism. May I also thank David for keeping in touch after the funeral was over a really nice touch. 

  • 5 Susan Green 16th Jan 2023

    Our Dad had a funeral plan with the Coop so that made the process so much easier.  We were supported by David at the Houghton funeral care branch with a first class service, so a massive thanks to him and the staff there.

  • 5 Dylan Hasson 13th Jan 2023

    On behalf of myself and my family, we'd like to thank the Co-Op Funeral Care, Houghton-Le-Spring team for their professional and caring way in which they handled the funeral arrangements of my father. Their care lifted a big weight with helping us deal with a difficult time and situation, thank you.

  • 5 Wendy Shortland 5th Jan 2023

    A big thank you to all, especially David and Lisa . David helped the family through an extremely distressing time,offering support and guidance.From initial organising of the service , throughout the service and after. Contacting us at various times to make sure we were aware of what we needed to do and were happy with each step, being kind ,supportive and offering empathy.
    Similarly Lisa, was supportive and extremely helpful, nothing was a trouble.
    A tribute we found very touching, was the staff member standing with head bowed as the hearse passed the Houghton office.
    A very professional and supportive service.

  • 5 Margaret Blumer 3rd Jan 2023

    Dear Co op funeral service excellent service with great support and care Margaret

  • 5 Dianne Dodsley 3rd Jan 2023

    I live 133 miles away in Hull. This could have caused priblems but due to your staff's excellent help and support everything was done exactly how we'd planned. Making a very sad occasion a lot easier to do deal with.

  • 5 Selena Gamble 3rd Jan 2023

    Excellent service. Polite, extremely helpful, very thorough in explaining everything. Couldn't fault them.

  • 5 Ranson Turnbull 12th Dec 2022

    everything went off lovely for mother thanks

  • 5 Brian Archbold 12th Dec 2022

    I can’t thank and praise the staff enough, the commitment they have for there jobs goes above and beyond. They made everything so easy for us as a family, nothing too much trouble I can’t commend them enough, I have and will carry on singing there praises and recommend them wholeheartedly.

  • 5 Michael Gaff 10th Dec 2022

    Excellent service at a difficult time. 

  • 5 Diane Richardson 5th Dec 2022

    Absolute fabulous service would highly recommend  

  • 5 Tom Wise 5th Dec 2022

    Very supportive and helpful guided us through everything couldn’t fault their service.

  • 5 Kendal Ingleby 28th Nov 2022

    Staff were very helpful and empathetic at our sad loss, delt with things we are unaccustomed to thank you co-op

  • 5 Carol Murch 14th Nov 2022

    Funeral couldn't have been handled any better from 1st till last. Whole passing dealt with compassion, sympathy and kindness.

  • 5 Beverley Garden 7th Nov 2022

    My sister and I recently lost our Father, and his partner.  
    As his partner already had a plan in place, we met with Claire Dalton from the Houghton le Spring branch.  Claire and the Team handled both funerals and were just excellent.  They took care of everything.  Nothing was too much trouble for them.  
    We were in an awful situation and we are so grateful to that they helped us.  We would recommend their service, 100%.

  • 5 Beverley Garden 3rd Nov 2022

    The funeral was handled with professional dignity, care and compassion.

  • 5 Mary Borthwick 31st Oct 2022

    Excellent communication and support from Holly.

    Advised us of the funeral date, contacted us to ask if the memorial family lunch went OK and enquired whether my 87 year old mam was holding up.

    The help and advice given before and after the funeral was exemplary. Thank you. 😊

  • 5 Margaret Stoker 4th Oct 2022

    Outstanding from start to finish. You made everything simple  and the send off my dad deserved. All of the extra little touches were just perfect. Than you so much 

  • 4 Jennifer Wood 3rd Oct 2022

    All the arrangements for my late father were handled incredibly professionally by Claire Dalton at Houghton.  

  • 5 Lindsay Wootton 12th Sep 2022

    The care we have received from COOP funeral service team is 2nd to none.
    All staff have shown the full family kindness, care and compassion going that extra mile.
    I can not thank them enough for making a very difficult time easier to bare.
    Thank you the bottom of our hearts.

  • 5 Betty Forster 12th Sep 2022

    Very professional throughout.

  • 5 Stephen Hughes 5th Sep 2022

    The service and care that we received from Co-Op Funeral Care Houghton was exceptional and greatly appreciated. Thank You.

  • 5 Susan Watson 30th Aug 2022

    David and all staff guided and helped us throughout. Funeral was really very dignified and beautiful. Free advice from coop bereavement service was extremely helpful

  • 4 Kevin McGowan 30th Aug 2022

    A very good level of service was provided by David and his team.

  • 5 Edward Crawford 22nd Aug 2022

    David is wonderful at his job and all the staff are very professional great help 

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

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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

Margaret Hayes 16th Jan 2023

I would like to thank David and his team for helping me through a difficult time. I was made to feel at ease and was treated with compassion and professionalism. May I also thank David for keeping in touch after the funeral was over a really nice touch. 

Susan Green 16th Jan 2023

Our Dad had a funeral plan with the Coop so that made the process so much easier.  We were supported by David at the Houghton funeral care branch with a first class service, so a massive thanks to him and the staff there.

Dylan Hasson 13th Jan 2023

On behalf of myself and my family, we'd like to thank the Co-Op Funeral Care, Houghton-Le-Spring team for their professional and caring way in which they handled the funeral arrangements of my father. Their care lifted a big weight with helping us deal with a difficult time and situation, thank you.

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