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, Pontypridd
Rosemount Funeral Home, 2 Gelliwastad Road, Pontypridd, CF37 2BP
We're a funeral home in the heart of Pontypridd, serving the communities of Yysybwl, Beddau and Tonteg since 1979. Our clients describe us as "patient, kind, and compassionate". These are words we live by every day as we strive to give everyone who comes to us 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.
Whether you prefer a chat over the phone or in person at our Gelliwastad Road Pontypridd funeral home, we're here to listen, guide you through your options, and support you at every step.
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:
government support is available to help cover some costs
you could get a loan from our partners at Funeral Safe
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: Yes
Number of spaces: 3
Designated disabled parking space: No
Pay and display public car park: Yes
Street parking: No
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
We work closely with Glyntaff Crematorium, which is local to Pontypridd and familiar to many families in the area, as well as Thornhill and Coychurch Llwydcoed, giving you a choice that suits your wishes and practicalities. On the day, our team will guide you through every moment, from the arrival of the cortège to the committal, so that your family can focus entirely on saying goodbye. We will have spoken with you in detail beforehand so that nothing comes as a surprise.
Yes, our team covers Ynysybwl and the surrounding valleys, and we are here to support families across the area including Beddau and Tonteg. From our funeral home on Gelliwastad Road in Pontypridd, we can come to you wherever you are, at any time. You do not need to travel to us in the first instance, we will come to your family.
Our Pontypridd funeral home on Gelliwastad Road is available around the clock, so you can call us at any hour and someone from our team will answer and begin helping you straight away. Once a doctor has confirmed the death and any necessary paperwork has been started, we can arrange to bring your loved one into our care, you do not need to have everything figured out before you ring us. We will talk you through each step gently, including registering the death at Pontypridd Register Office, so that nothing feels overwhelming.
We have been supporting families in Pontypridd since 1979, and over that time we have helped people from many different faiths and backgrounds to arrange funerals that feel right for them. Whether your family follows a particular religious tradition, prefers a secular humanist ceremony, or has specific cultural wishes, our team will listen carefully and work with the right celebrant or officiant to honour those needs. No request is too personal, we are here to reflect the life that was lived.
Our funeral home on Gelliwastad Road has a chapel of rest where families are welcome to spend quiet, private time with the person who has died, which many people find an important part of saying goodbye. We have on-site parking available, so you will not need to worry about finding a space when you visit us in Pontypridd, and the building is fully wheelchair accessible. Our team will always make sure you feel comfortable and unhurried during any visit.