After a Death in South Norfolk District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

South Norfolk District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the South Norfolk District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near South Norfolk District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. East of England Co-op Funeral Service

2.0 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“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.

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2. R B Copping Independent Funeral Service

5.4 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Alan Alan Alan Alan

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“Wonderful, caring professional service from you all for my late aunt's funeral. Nothing was too much trouble and their attention to detail was excellent. A great example of a fantastic local business in our community.” — James J.

“A wonderful and caring service from you all with my mother's funeral. A special thank you to Emma from our entire family at a very difficult time. Their service was professional and excellent.” — Mags C.

3. Gordon Barber Funeral Service

6.9 miles away

5
(23 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“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.

4. Ivan Fisher Independent Funeral Homes Ltd

7.2 miles away

5
(14 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The values and personal aspect of their work are outstanding, making our family feel supported and respected every step of the way, and for that we will forever be grateful.” — April S.

“Cannot speak highly enough of their professionalism and sensitivity. Don't feel either could have done more to help at such a very difficult and stressful time.” — Rickenbacker A.

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5. R J Bartram and Son

7.4 miles away

4.5
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Bartrams looked after our family twice, three years apart for my parents. Kind, caring, professional and careful of our needs.” — BlueSkyJacky

“They treated our family with great respect and went the extra mile to make us feel reassured that Mum was being properly cared for.” — Steve M.

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6. Andy Free Independent Family Funeral Director

7.6 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A very friendly family concern, they did a good job.” — Raymond R.

“Very friendly and professional outfit, Colin is a true gent, recommended in your time of need.” — Michael W.

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7. Rosedale Funeral Home

7.6 miles away

5
(2 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2550 Cremation from £1595

“Rosedale were so helpful and they guided us all the way through in such a hard time. We could not thank them enough and this goes for everyone involved from the office staff all the way to the pallbearers on the day.” — nickie W.

“Kerry and the team have been fantastic and we can't thank them enough for their professional but personal approach.” — Sarah R.

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8. Susan Whymark Funeral Service

7.6 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
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“We held a small intimate gathering in Susan's funeral room which was beautiful and just mum to a tee. I will never forget the service and help they gave me at the most saddest time of my life.” — Juliette B.

“I was so touched at how respectful they were — the discreet bow, the manner in which they carefully handled my Nan. It really felt like they actually cared and took time to know us, remembering every single miniscule detail we had hoped for.” — Sally G.

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9. Rosedale Funeral Home

7.7 miles away

5
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2550 Cremation from £1595

“Michelle, Abi, Tony, Keith and the team were exceptional. Wonderful people and they really looked after us all during such a difficult time.” — Lucy T.

“Ali guided us through the whole organisation of the service and helped us tailor certain aspects to make them mean more for Dad. On the day Rhys was a massive support to the family and made every aspect seamless and perfect.” — Kath I.

10. Peter Taylor Funeralcare

8.1 miles away

5
(27 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“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.

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11. Rosedale Funeral Home

8.4 miles away

5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £2550 Cremation from £1595

“The staff at the Bungay branch looked after us when my husband's mum passed. We couldn't have asked for more. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.” — Wendi D.

“From the very beginning they put myself at ease. They informed ourselves of every stage of the burial as it happened. A wonderful service by Kath, Ben and all the staff - five stars, fully recommend.” — Benji E.

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12. Gordon Rooney Funeral Services

8.6 miles away

5
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“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.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Cathy and the whole team are wonderful, from the first phone call all the way through to bereavement support, they are second to none. Cathy goes above and beyond, and having had …

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    Emily Woods via Google
    5

    An exceptional, compassionate service during a difficult time. Lodge Brothers took care of my mum’s funeral and cremation last month and I truly cannot recommend them highly enoug…

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    Abbie Wood via Google
    5

    The team really went above and beyond for us and my dad. I felt really supported and updated with things. Natalie our funeral director was in regular contact which made me feel co…

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    Alex Bradley via Google
    5

    Sam and her team has unfortunately arranged 3 funerals for us and they’ve all been amazing from start to finish thank you Sam xx

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    Mrs Debbie via Google
    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    5

    Thank you, Laura and Jack at Tappers Milford on Sea branch.Your calm and considerate and supportive manner at a difficult time was really apprecited. Laura kept me informed throug…

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    Andrew Dickson via Google
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    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    I cannot thank doves in Sittingbourne Enough, they made my mum‘s final journey in the final goodbye here the perfect one, Julie is lovely and she helped me arrange my mum‘s funera…

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    claire attrell via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    I cannot thank Lexie at Box Brothers enough for the incredible support, kindness and guidance she gave us during one of the most difficult times in our lives. Losing someone we l…

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    Kelly Mack via Google