When people first visit a funeral director, most people have no idea about the wishes of the their loved one. What will happen at our funeral is not something that is a regular topic of conversation for most people. However, it’s inevitable that it will one day happen and loved ones will be left behind […]
On Saturday 23rd September we were privileged to celebrate the life of the late Mr Terry Pugh. As a pre-paid funeral plan Terry had chosen all the elements for himself, this unique man chose a unique way to leave a smile on everyone’s face.
A popular car wash event organised by staff at The Co-operative Funeralcare in Rugby has raised £432 for charity. The team from the Bilton Road funeral home rolled up their sleeves and washed more than 50 cars over four hours. The money raised will go to Guide Dogs, the nominated charity for the Heart of […]
It was our great privilege to honour the life of the ex-National and World banger car racing champion, Ken ‘Giddy Up’ Giddens. One of Ken’s wishes was the coffin matched the colours of his car. With the support of his children Sarah, Rich and Jo we went that little bit further adding his favourite number […]
Darryl Smith, Funeral General Manager The General Manager of The Co-operative Funerals has moved to reassure pre-paid funeral plan customers of its fixed price guarantee following a damning report highlighting the practice among some unscrupulous providers. Darryl Smith, General Manager of The Heart of England Co-operative Society, which operates a network of thirteen funeral homes […]
The Co-operative Funerals in Nuneaton is inviting members of the public through its doors during an open day due to take place on Saturday 3rd June between 9am and 2pm. The Heart of England Co-operative Society’s Funeral Division, which operates the funeral home within the historic Park House, has teamed up with Nuneaton Memories to […]
The rising cost of funerals is constantly in the media. As a direct consequence, the number of people taking out pre-paid plans is growing at an unprecedented rate. Inflation, salary increases, rising costs of fuel and raw materials and third party rates such as crematorium charges are among the many factors pushing up the costs […]
Over the past 15 years the funeral industry has seen vast changes. Whilst historically funeral services were largely made up of psalm readings, hymns, mourners dressed in black and hearses and limousines, these days the creative requests faced by our funeral homes vary extensively. Today it is more about celebrating the life and individuality of […]
We have seen a lot of changes over the years, and one of the most striking, is how we communicate with our friends and loved ones online through social media. This isn’t merely reserved for holiday photos and happy events, increasing numbers of people are using social media to announce the death of a loved […]
