Arranging a funeral
What is it like to arrange a funeral with Co-op Funeralcare?
Venus and Rob explain how they make families feel comfortable and cared for when they arrange a funeral with us.
Co-op Funeralcare, Newton Abbot
Albany Chapel, Albany Street, Newton Abbot, TQ12 2AN
Families in Newton Abbot turn to us for support during some of life's most difficult times. We support people in Newton Abbot and our neighbours in Bovey Tracey, Ipplepen, Kingskerswell and Chudleigh. We strive to give everyone who comes through our doors, or calls in for a chat, the best experience possible when arranging a funeral.
When you begin funeral arrangements with our team, the first thing we do is listen to you. That way we can arrange the funeral that is right for everyone. Whatever their religion or beliefs, if you're looking for something traditional or something more personal and creative, it's okay. We can make it happen, together.
At what can be a stressful time, you will quickly feel at ease with our professional and friendly team, as we arrange the funeral together. Call us anytime or visit our warm and welcoming funeral home on Albany Street.
Remembrance room / chapel of rest
A calm and peaceful room where you can visit your loved one.
Accessibility
Wheelchair access, accessible arrangement room and toilet.
All funeral directors are legally required to publish price lists for their products and services. This is to help you understand your options and compare prices between different funeral directors, because prices can vary.
You’ll need to pay 50% of the funeral cost within 2 days of making the arrangements and the rest after the funeral has taken place.
How to pay
We accept cash, credit or debit card as well as Apple Pay or Google Pay payments.
If you have an invoice, you can pay for the funeral online.
Help is available
If you need to help to pay for the funeral:
Co-op Legal Services
There’s a lot of work involved in probate, but Co-op Legal Services can take care of everything for you. They’ll take a few key details from you and then they’ll handle the rest.
What is it like to arrange a funeral with Co-op Funeralcare?
Venus and Rob explain how they make families feel comfortable and cared for when they arrange a funeral with us.
Unattended
£50 gift card included
£1,700
Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.
No funeral service that people attend
Cremation only
Basic coffin
No limousine
No cortege
No choice of date, time and location of funeral
Fully guaranteed to cover all crematorium fees
Attended
£100 gift card included
£2,995
Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Basic coffin
No limousine
Fixed cortege route
Restricted date, time and location
Capped contribution of up to £850 towards third party fees.
Attended
£200 gift card included
£3,685
Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood effect coffin
No limousine
Fixed cortege route
Restricted date, time and location
Capped contribution of up to £1,000 towards third party fees. We guarantee to pay the cremation fee.
Attended
£200 gift card included
£3,975
Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood effect coffin
One limousine
Flexible cortege route
Mutual agreement on date and time
Fully guaranteed to cover all third party fees
Attended
£200 gift card included
£4,160
Co-op Members also get £50 on their Membership card.
Funeral service that people can attend
Cremation or burial
Wood veneer coffin
Two limousines
Flexible cortege route
Mutual agreement on date and time
Fully guaranteed to cover all third party fees
You can pay in full, spread the cost over 6 or 12 months with no additional costs or monthly instalments over 2–25 years (2-5 years for Direct Cremation). There's an additional instalment charge when paying over 2-25 years and age restrictions apply.
Co-op Funeral Plans Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to sell and manage funeral plans.
On site parking: No
Pay and display public car park: Yes
Street parking: No
Cricketfield car park is the nearest car park. Nearby streets have resident parking only.
Weekend appointments for making arrangements and visiting are available by request.
Calls are answered 24 hours a day by our central care team.
View funeral notices and leave a tribute or donation in their memory
Absolutely, we arrange all kinds of services, whether that means a traditional religious service, a fully secular celebration of life, or something that blends both in a way that feels right for your loved one. Our team on Albany Street will take the time to understand what matters most to your family, so the service truly reflects the person who died.
Cricketfield car park is the nearest option and is just a short walk from us on Albany Street, though please be aware it is a paid car park. Our funeral home is fully accessible at ground level, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet, so everyone in your family is able to visit comfortably.
We work with Torquay Crematorium, Exeter and Devon Crematorium, and East Devon Crematorium, so your family has a genuine choice depending on your wishes and circumstances. On the day, our team will guide the procession and be with you throughout, making sure every detail, from arrival to the committal, is handled with care and dignity.
Yes, we're very much here for families in Kingskerswell, and we cover a wide area surrounding Newton Abbot including Bovey Tracey, Ipplepen, Chudleigh, Ilsington, and Kingsteignton too. Whether you come to us on Albany Street, call us, or simply want to come in for a chat, our team will make sure you feel supported from the very first moment.
Please don't hesitate to call us, even in the middle of the night, because we're here around the clock and one of our team will answer and talk you through everything calmly. We can arrange to bring your father into our care and, once you're ready, we'll sit down with you in our arrangement room on Albany Street to go through the next steps at a pace that suits you.