

What to do when someone dies
We are here to help and guide you through this difficult time with essential information and advice.
What to do straight away
Our friendly and experienced funeral consultants will help you with all the necessary legal steps of notification, certification and registration of a death.
Read morePlanning for the funeral
There is lots of decisions to make when planning a funeral, our experienced funeral consultants will guide you through this process at your pace and keeping you informed every step of the way.
Read moreBereavement support
Grief is a natural process, but it can be devastating. Our dedicated Bereavement Care team are here to support you after the death of someone close.
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Arrange a funeral
Whether you’re arranging a funeral now or planning for the future, we’ll give you the time, understanding and respect to ensure a fitting send-off.

Before the funeral
It’s completely natural to feel uncertain about what to do when a loved one passes away. We are here to support you from the very first call. We will guide you through all of the essential steps for arranging a funeral and ensure you are comfortable and supported.
Read more“I can’t thank the Basingstoke branch enough for their kindness and care shown to me at such an awful time. They guided me through every step of the journey and let me take my time. The respect shown to me, and especially my late husband, was wonderful. Thank you so much.”

After the funeral
Our care and attention doesn’t end when the funeral does, we are here to help you every step of the way; including aftercare with our Bereavement Care team and when you’re ready, memorialisation options.
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Planning ahead
None of us like to think about the end of life, but by planning ahead we can reduce the burden on the people we love, at a painful time. From set funerals to fully personalised options, we can guide you through everything that is available.
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Funeral & tributes
View recent or upcoming funeral details or visit the online personal tribute pages to remember and celebrate the lives of lost loved ones.
What our clients say
Thank you so much for the excellent care and sensitivity you showed towards me and my family following the sad loss of my husband. I don’t know how we would have coped without the support and empathy you showed towards us.
Client of The Co-operative Funeralcare, Ryde, Isle of Wight