Bereavement support & funeral directors

“Deborah was really great at talking through things and emailing questions a few at a time, giving time to think about the answers in a calm way and no pressure. Thank you for looking after the family as well as my Uncle.” — Amanda W.

“Having to deal with a funeral is tough. You want someone who supports you at every step, takes away some of the burden but also understands what is important to you. I found that here and I'm very grateful for it.” — fs n.

“We were supported throughout this difficult process with care, humility and dignity. It made the family's journey through the process as stress free and seamless as possible.” — Tristan J.

“Geoff came to see us, wrote down all our impressions and memories, then put together a heartwarming eulogy of her as if he'd known her in life. I cannot thank the team enough for making a painful job so much easier.” — Ilona N.

“Made what was one of the worst days of my life beautiful and tailored to my father. I thank Nick and his colleagues from the bottom of my heart.” — kelly c.

“Nick and Carol listened very carefully to the family's wishes, paid painstaking attention to detail and delivered a warm, heartfelt, dignified service. Nick's speeches and readings were wonderful and struck exactly the right note.” — Peter C.

“Excellent service at a difficult time. Karen was so helpful. Thank you so much.” — Julie D.

“Morgen has been amazing with helping me with everything from start to finish. She made the whole process of organising and arranging my mother's cremation really seamless. She's gone above and beyond.” — Adelaide M.

“My husband's request to me was that I use Gordon Barber and no one else. Their attention to detail and the help they give is second to none and all who work there are so understanding and sympathetic at such an upsetting time.” — Cheryl H.

“A special thanks to Sheridan for his guidance and support throughout. The professionalism, compassion and assistance exceeds all expectations. Nothing was too much trouble.” — Annette W.

“It takes a special kind of person to do this job, and Lewis goes above and beyond. It was obvious straight away that he really cared and was so supportive throughout everything. We would fully recommend Lewis. Thank you for everything you did.” — Callum N.

“He lifted the burden from our shoulders. Lewis was kind, patient, and never rushed us. He handled every detail flawlessly, and the service for our mother was absolutely beautiful and exactly what she would have wanted. Thank you for your dignity and grace.” — Klunk K.

“Very happy for Jennie at Gordon Barber to help us through this sad time. She was kind, considerate and extremely helpful all the way through, and it would have been a lot more difficult without her guidance, suggestions and support.” — Ian B.

“They were extremely caring, thoughtful and helpful at this difficult time. Celia discussed our wishes with great care, suggesting ideas. I was given a Memory Box with lovely poems — that was a wonderful thought. I would really recommend Gordon Barber Funeral Directors for a wonderfully caring service with great dignity.” — Julia G.

“They even changed the handles on the coffin I'd chosen. They listened to what I wanted and made it happen. Nothing was too much trouble before, during or after the service.” — Linda S.

“We never felt rushed or pressured into anything. Her communication was brilliant and we felt we could contact her at any time if we had a question. Thank you from the Sinclair clan for helping make a sad day a beautiful occasion.” — Karen K.

“A difficult time made easier than you would ever imagine it could be by Harvey's professional, and yet sympathetic and respectful staff.” — david l.

“Both Bev and Ian went over and above from start to finish in every way. They were so sympathetic and always there for emotional encounters. On the funeral day it was absolutely perfect in every way.” — Alison S.

“Very good, very kind, very comfortable to talk to and be with. You could arrange an appointment with them with no problems and ring them.” — Eeyore J.

“Tracy Powell was brilliant for us while we were making our arrangements for dad's funeral. We definitely had a lot of detail requirements that she was happy to help with and the whole experience was fantastic.” — Andy C.

“Presented all available options well and talked me through the process end to end meaning I could focus on me and my family.” — Andy W.

“As we don't live in the area they were a massive help in providing a celebrant and advising on crematoriums. Thanks to both Heidi and Jayne for all their help with putting together the perfect send off for my father.” — Gary L.

“Claire is just the most helpful, caring and efficient lady, and her approach made the whole process easy to understand and made us feel at ease.” — Alan

“Claire at the Norwich funeral branch near the airport has been the most helpful and supportive person in such a sad time for me. I couldn't have done any arranging without her.” — Sonia B.