Co-op Funeral homes in Bury has launched a new range of all-electric vehicles following investment as part of a climate action plan.

Co-op Funeralcare, which has three branches across Bury, has invested more than £260,000 in the region to give local people a more sustainable travel option when saying goodbye to their loved ones.

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This latest action is part of a wider commitment by Co-op to be net zero across the entire business by 2040.

Two electric vehicles will be rolled out across care centres in the region, which will also be fitted out with electric charging points.

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Tim Bloomer, head of north client operations at Co-op Funeralcare, said: “Funerals are changing, and we know how important it is to our member owners and clients that we explore more sustainable options and elements of the service for when they come to us to arrange their loved one’s funeral.

“Using electric vehicles is one of the ways we can help realise this, which is why we’re thrilled to be able to offer families more choice in how they celebrate the lives of their loved ones, as well as those planning their own funeral.

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“This is also a significant investment for us, and a key step in our ambition to replace our full fleet of vehicles with fully electric alternatives by 2035, alongside our priority to be net zero across our entire business by 2040.

“We’re pleased to be expanding our fleet with the addition of our brand new all-electric vehicles, and we hope to be able to roll them out across the whole nation very soon.”