Littleproud & Son, Dereham

92 reviews

Independent family run funeral director in Dereham, Norfolk providing families with a personal and caring funeral service for almost 80 years.

Latest Verified Reviews

Barbara Bower 30th Nov 2023

Paul was excellent at giving the right advice at a very difficult time and coping with  the awkward requirements which had been laid out in a will together with the extra needs of the executors. Everything went very smoothly at each of our three services. All the staff were very professional and I have recommended them at all opportunities.

Ann Portway 30th Nov 2023

Compassionate and efficient.  

Gina Voutt 30th Nov 2023

I highly recommend Little Proud and son .  They are professional , and so caring and friendly.  They have dealt with two family members now and wouldn’t choose anyone else to handle our funerals . 

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

Cobbs Corner
South Green
Dereham
Norfolk
NR19 1PU

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 01362 709408

About Us

W.C. Littleproud & Son are independent and family run funeral directors in Dereham, Norfolk. Established in the 1930’s by the late William Charles Littleproud, the business is now run by Paul Littleproud, the 3rd generation of the family. Paul employs an experienced and dedicated team to ensure that your loved-one’s funeral will be held in a dignified and efficient manner, no matter what your wishes may be.

Littleproud and Sons, Dereham, has built up a reputation for the quality and dignity with which they carry out their funeral service. Paul and his team of professional staff are happy to organise a range of services from a basic simple funeral to a Victorian service with horse drawn hearse, a ‘green burial’ in a woodland cemetery or a non-religious service.


The funeral home in the quiet village of Dereham is just six miles from Bradenham, Watton and Swaffham. There is a peaceful chapel of rest where you can spend time with, and say goodbye to your loved one, and there is a mortuary on site.

Littleproud and Sons pride themselves on providing a personal and caring approach and ensure there is always a member of staff available to give advice. Their offices are open from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday with 24/7 phone support.

Please call W.C. Littleproud & Son in Dereham today to find out more about the services they provide, and to begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Barbara Bower 30th Nov 2023

    Paul was excellent at giving the right advice at a very difficult time and coping with  the awkward requirements which had been laid out in a will together with the extra needs of the executors.

    Everything went very smoothly at each of our three services. All the staff were very professional and I have recommended them at all opportunities.

  • 5 Ann Portway 30th Nov 2023

    Compassionate and efficient.  

  • 5 Gina Voutt 30th Nov 2023

    I highly recommend Little Proud and son . 
    They are professional , and so caring and friendly.  They have dealt with two family members now and wouldn’t choose anyone else to handle our funerals . 

  • 5 Susan Gattuso 30th Nov 2023

    The family was extremely happy with the way in which the way in which the funeral was so sensitively handled. Nothing could be faulted.

  • 5 Jane Millar 30th Nov 2023

    I would have really struggled without Julie at our meeting she asked lots of questions, getting to know Mary and myself. Where needed offered suggestions and guidance. Everything was perfect and exactly what Mary would have wanted and certainly more than I could have wished for. All the pressure was taken off of me at a time I really needed.

  • 5 Thomas Brennan 30th Nov 2023

    Very professional, polite, understanding and tactful.

  • 5 Robert Chapman 30th Nov 2023

    Could not have been more helpful, first rate service.

  • 5 Syliva Moore 30th Nov 2023

    An excellent service, very compassionate and accommodating in all areas. Most of all we recieved a very personal service which made the whole process run smoothly. Cannot rate highly enough

  • 5 Jane Davies 30th Nov 2023

    Excellent service, very friendly and supportive.

  • 5 Karen Caffyn 30th Nov 2023

    I cannot thank littleprouds enough for there kind caring and professional service 

  • 5 Ruth Rye 30th Nov 2023

    Paul went above & beyond to make Joanne’s last farewell just as we wanted, he’s such a lovely man & one of the most compassionate, great service & has a really special team of people working for him too, many thanks to all for making one of the hardest times in life a little bit easier xx

  • 5 Gerald Johnson 30th Nov 2023

    Excellent service nothing to much trouble 

  • 5 Gill Currie 30th Nov 2023

    Littleprouds always deliver on every level of care and compassion. 
    The staff are there for you and all your needs with advice and guidance at such a  difficult time. 

  • 5 John Sharples 30th Nov 2023

    Could not have asked for a better service. They were compassionate, kind and understanding throughout, but also efficient and businesslike with the process. Their prices were reasonable and they didn’t ask for payment until well after the event which was extremely considerate. I highly recommend them.

  • 5 Sandra Stimpson 30th Nov 2023

    Paul and Sarah are the ultimate professionals so kind and caring . A truly wonderful partnership . 

  • 5 Anne Flint 11th Nov 2022

    I have chosen ‘Excellent’ because the funeral was very slick and well managed from start to finish. I was able just to wander down from my house soon after my husband’s death and meet Julie Jarvis. Julie was wonderful at helping me through the whole process at a very difficult time. On the day of the funeral all went very smoothly.  The journey to the crematorium, the way we were met on arrival, the spray on the coffin and the service held by The Rev’d Canon Paul Cubitt were all excellent. Thank you Littleprouds but especially Julie.

  • 5 June Stebbings 25th Oct 2022

    We are extremely grateful for the service we received from Julie during an extremely difficult time, the service and support we have received has been exemplary. 

  • 5 Sharon Drake 25th Oct 2022

    A great professional service.
    Julie was very caring and understanding. From the initial meeting to discuss arrangements, right through to the funeral I was  kept formed of the process. She organised everything - the crematorium, church service , flowers etc . It was so comforting to know that everything was taken care of ‘in one place’ and I didn’t have the worry of having to contact individual suppliers .I was contacted to discuss the next steps and my wishes regarding how the service would run. 
    Her professionalism was noted by those who attended the cremation.
    I highly recommend Littleproud & son.

  • 5 Judith Tye 25th Oct 2022

    Littleproud were amazing right from the start when Julie came to our home right up until we were dropped off to the wake. They even arranged the floral tributes which meant there was something less to organise. I have no hesitation in recommending their services , highly professional..Thank you.

  • 5 Julian Cage 25th Oct 2022

    Paul and his team provided an excellent service. They were extremely professional and showed great care and compassion at what was a very difficult time for my family. We were all very grateful.

  • 5 Anna Gibbs 25th Oct 2022

    Very kind, empathetic and professional service. Everything was undertaken with care and attention. Thank you.

  • 5 Angela Jones 24th Oct 2022

    I really appreciated the professional and caring way that Paul and his team carried out all the arrangements for my husbands funeral. 

  • 5 Diane Holdgate 24th Oct 2022

    Very respectful & helpful service especially from Julie so caring at such a difficult time.

  • 5 Daniel Graveling 24th Oct 2022

    Extremely professional

  • 5 Duncan Ellis 24th Oct 2022

    Very professional from start to finish

Address
Cobbs Corner
South Green
Dereham
Norfolk
NR19 1PU

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Barbara Bower 30th Nov 2023

Paul was excellent at giving the right advice at a very difficult time and coping with  the awkward requirements which had been laid out in a will together with the extra needs of the executors. Everything went very smoothly at each of our three services. All the staff were very professional and I have recommended them at all opportunities.

Ann Portway 30th Nov 2023

Compassionate and efficient.  

Gina Voutt 30th Nov 2023

I highly recommend Little Proud and son .  They are professional , and so caring and friendly.  They have dealt with two family members now and wouldn’t choose anyone else to handle our funerals . 

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