Co-op Funeralcare statement on Fuller Inquiry phase 2 report

16 July 2025

Gill Stewart, managing director at Co-op Funeralcare said:

“As the UK’s leading funeral provider, Co-op Funeralcare welcomes the conclusion of the Fuller inquiry and it's recommendation to introduce statutory regulation across all settings in which the deceased rest in.

"Caring for the deceased is at the heart of what we do, and it informs every decision we make as we serve communities across the nation every single day.

"It is imperative that bereaved families can feel confident that their loved ones are treated with the utmost levels of dignity and respect whilst receiving the highest standards of care, something which Co-op Funeralcare already prides itself on delivering, and the introduction of regulation would help ensure this is consistent across all organisations with responsibility for the care and security of the deceased."