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The Co-operative Funeralcare - Southern Co-op

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4.5

40 reviews

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The Co-operative Funeralcare delivers compassionate service with a 4.5/5 rating, but is significantly undermined by serious operational failures at certain branches including poor communication, administrative errors, and unmet commitments.

What customers love

  • Staff empathy and personal care during arrangements - consistently praised for kindness, patience, and emotional support
  • Professional handling of funeral day logistics and attention to detail for personalized services
  • Clear communication and responsiveness from well-performing branches and individual staff members

Common concerns

  • Critical administrative failures including unpaid burial/interment fees months after funerals, preventing headstone approval
  • Severe organizational issues at specific branches: missed meetings, staff changes without notification, premises access failures, delayed funeral start times
  • Lack of accountability and follow-up on complaints - ignored emails, broken promises for callbacks, no resolution to escalated issues

Customers mention

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Gemma
18 May 2026

A gentle, caring presence at a difficult time

We could not fault the care my father received from Rose Green Funeral Home. Alison was exceptionally kind, compassionate and thoughtful, guiding me gently through each step of the arrangements and ensuring that every detail reflected our wishes - from the service and music to the flowers. She even helped us source a biodegradable urn suitable for a water burial, something that meant a great deal to our family. Throughout the process, Alison was efficient, responsive and reassuring, making sure everything was in place for the day itself. The funeral director, Andrew, and the bearers were equally wonderful - calm, respectful and quietly supportive. Their presence brought real comfort, and they guided us through our service with great care. It was a deeply emotional time, and we are truly grateful for the professionalism and compassion shown by everyone at Rose Green Funeral Home.

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Mrs Bowers
24 April 2026

Southern Co-op at Emsworth conducted my…

Southern Co-op at Emsworth conducted my husband’s funeral on 22 April 2026. I have nothing but praise for the staff and the care they showed to my husband and my family.

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Dennis Gilroy
24 January 2026

Fantastic sincere service

Great service very helpful and great communication from John in Feltham, resolved all needs from the other end of the country, do I could come down pick up my uncles ashes

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Lin Lisle-Fenwick
30 October 2025

Care and professionalism

To be honest, I don’t have any other funeral directors to compare my experience with, but I really cannot fault the care and professionalism my sister and I experienced when arranging our Dad’s funeral. Mark was amazing

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Carol
21 October 2025

An awful time made easier by wonderful people

I cannot fault the help and care that co operative funeral care in Farnborough provided From the first meeting and further planning Samantha and Laura guided me through the process with care and calmness . Even when I pestered them for reassurance they were so calm taking all the anxiety from me and taking it on themselves The communication at each step was really appreciated So I thank them for looking after me and my Jack

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Leesa
17 September 2025

They are just what you need at this time

This was the first time I have had to arrange a funeral -coop wasn’t the first people I spoke with but they were who I chose. So professional, helpful,accommodating and understanding at the most terrible time in my life. And that is exactly what you need. I will recommend them to everyone -this is for Crownhill -Plymouth Co-op funeral care

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Sally Walters
8 September 2025

My father was treated with great dignity

My Father's funeral day was absolutely honoured by the co op Havant. Big thank you to Steve for making it special for my dad to do his final journey with dignity and allowing us time to process it as a family

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Karma
5 September 2025

The Coop Sheerness Branch was amazing…

The Coop Sheerness Branch was amazing from start to finish for my mum's Direct Cremation. I can highly recommend Shelley who was brilliant all the way through keeping me informed by phone or email with no pressures whatsoever. It was easy to do on line and pay for and I have arranged my own direct cremation with the same ease. I had never had to arrange anything like this before but it was simple, fuss free and easy and I would highly recommend Coop Direct Cremation (and Shelley at the Sheerness Coop Funeral Branch).

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Louise Peters
6 August 2025

South Ockendon store - Rianna

I would like to say a special thank you to Rianna at the South Ockendon store. The way she holds people through a time of sorrow, she truly has been the most nicest, kindest and caring person. She made me and my family feel at ease through the whole process and took great care of my nan. Her aura and soul is just purely beautiful. I am so grateful to of had Rianna look after my nan, and I am very very pleased with the service. Thank you so much Rianna. You are an amazing human being.

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ronald butler
5 June 2025

Chichester Coop Funeralcare 18/03/2025 to 20/05/2025

Chichester Coop Funeralcare were superb from start to finish. They kept my family supported and fully informed every step of the way. Special mention goes to Amanda (especially due to computer hacking problems etc) who was very professional and sensitive throughout the process, as was John and his team who handled the car cortege etc. Thank you so much, it could not have gone any better. Ron W Butler.

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Bullock, Paul John
4 June 2025

Susan Bullock

Professional, caring and attentive couldn't ask for a better service Thank-you James

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Vivien Newsome
4 June 2025

The best and most supportive outfit I could not have hoped for more

Diane could not have been more kind and helpful at a time of great sorrow Everything was done beautifully well with care and sincerity with the family at the heart. All was easy to communicate and choices made easy. The chapel of rest was a big draw and a wonderful place to revisit the loved one before burial. Magnificent help and hand holding throughout and the fact that Eileen’s flowers are so close by made the whole process bearable and even a pleasure. The process on the day was also super well done and made the family feel very proud

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LiloLil
3 June 2025

Steph at Caring Lady was amazing

Steph at Caring Lady was amazing with our needs, requests and constant questions! The whole team made the day memorable and without hitch. Thank you all xx

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Barnjum, David
3 June 2025

Your branch manager was a very…

Your branch manager was a very effective and helpful professional. Her name was Cathy

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Hartburn , Gordon
3 June 2025

Final Journey

Everything went with dignity, I appreciate the way in which my wife was treated with care and the care given to myself and family.

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The Co-operative Funeralcare - Southern Co-op — Review Summary

Based on 40 verified customer reviews, The Co-operative Funeralcare - Southern Co-op holds an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 — rated Great on ReviewTerminal. 88% of customers gave 4 or 5 stars.

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