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East of England Co-op’s Rocky Horror fundraiser

The society’s funeral division is screening the classic film to raise cash for a local lifeboat…

Central England Co-op launches low cost, unattended funeral service

The society launched this service after receiving requests from customers

Co-op Group survey shows further action is needed to tackle taboo around death

Failure to plan ahead can lead to financial hardship and mental health problems, says the Group…

Tamworth Co-op’s funeral branch creates a unique memorial

The society’s Coseley Halliwell business worked with Holly Bevington to craft a tribute to her father…

Central England Co-op reports growing demand for bespoke funeral flowers

'We love these challenges as it means we are able to indulge our creative side and…

Co-op Funeralcare to launch no-frills cremation service

The alternative suits families who want to have a separate memorial service or more personal farewell

Rochdale Pioneers Museum to host ‘Grandma’s Attic’ event

The event is being co-hosted with Rochdale Funeralcare on 12 May as part of Dying Matters…

Co-op Group launches UK bereavement survey

'We know that talking about death is one of the hardest conversations people have to have'

New look for Chelmsford Star Co-operative’s funeral division

The business has been renamed Co-op Funeral Directors, with branches given local names to move them…

Co-op Funeralcare says government needs to do more to help the bereaved

'Families will still face a difficult process in applying for support, and this can be overwhelming…

Tamworth Co-op rededicates funeral home with service for the bereaved

'All the families who attended have lost someone close in the past year. It’s part of…

Awards success for the UK’s co-ops in 2017

Co-ops are recognised for their community contributions. Here’s a selections of some big wins scored by…