Susan Whymark Funeral Service Ltd, Harleston

158 reviews

Independent funeral directors in Harleston, run by mother and daughter team Dianne and Susan Whymark.

Latest Verified Reviews

Mrs C Simpson 8th Sep 2023

Couldn’t be happier with the service provided by the team at Susan Whymark Funeral Service Ltd, the gentle and efficient approach was flawless. Thank you for attending to the arrangements for Dad’s Memorial Service with the utmost care and attention.

Sue Elsden 3rd Sep 2023

Susan Wymark and her team are fantastic, efficient and very helpful. Brilliant service, I couldn’t fault them. 

Michael Burchmore 26th Aug 2023

Everything went really well everything we asked for was carried out ok and the help and guidance for us was excellent,couldn’t have asked for more. Thanking you all for everything.

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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

Ley House
11a London Road
Harleston
Norfolk
IP20 9BH

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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: 01379 770411

About Us

Susan Whymark Funeral Service is an experienced firm of independent funeral directors in Harleston. Established in 2004, the firm is run by mother and daughter, Dianne and Susan Whymark.

Susan has been a funeral director since 1996 and gained the National Association of Funeral Directors diploma in 1998. She is one of the few female funeral directors in the country to start her own business from scratch. Dianne comes from a nursing background, with 21 years’ experience in palliative care.

At Susan Whymark Funeral Service you can expect a warm welcome from the family and experienced members of staff. Everything is carried out under one roof, from arranging the funeral to visiting the chapel of rest.

They also offer free transport for all those necessary appointments relating to the funeral, should you need it. Alternatively, their kind and compassionate staff can visit you in the comfort of your own home to make the arrangements.

At the Harleston funeral home there is off-road parking directly outside the front door. All premises wheelchair-user friendly.

Call Susan Whymark Funeral Service in Harleston now to find out how they can help you and begin making arrangements for your loved one’s funeral service.

Latest Obituaries

Janette   Howell

Janette Howell

Mar 1932 - May 2024

Michael   Thawley

Michael Thawley

Dec 1950 - May 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Mrs C Simpson 8th Sep 2023

    Couldn’t be happier with the service provided by the team at Susan Whymark Funeral Service Ltd, the gentle and efficient approach was flawless. Thank you for attending to the arrangements for Dad’s Memorial Service with the utmost care and attention.

    Louise Wiseman replied
    Thank you for your kind words, it was a pleasure to help you and your family at such a difficult time. Kindest Regards, Louise
  • 5 Sue Elsden 3rd Sep 2023

    Susan Wymark and her team are fantastic, efficient and very helpful. Brilliant service, I couldn’t fault them. 

    Louise Wiseman replied
    Dear Sue, thank you for your kind words , it's lovely to hear you were happy with everything. Louise
  • 5 Michael Burchmore 26th Aug 2023

    Everything went really well everything we asked for was carried out ok and the help and guidance for us was excellent,couldn’t have asked for more.
    Thanking you all for everything.

    Louise Wiseman replied
    Dear Michael, thank you for asking us to look after your dear wife and for your kind words. I'm pleased we fulfilled all of your wishes. Louise
  • 5 Avril Laurie 12th Aug 2023

    In difficult circumstances I felt cared for and was guided in every step so that the whole experience was as pleasant as possible. Thank you to everyone especially Susan.

  • 4 Mrs S Hyde 11th Aug 2023

    The arrangements were handled well with good communication up to the date of the funeral. The service went well with you staff giving good advice.

  • 5 Mrs N White 11th Jul 2023

    Susan Whymark funeral services made the whole process of organising my husband’s funeral so much easier than I was expecting it to be. I felt supported and cared for from the very first phone call in a process that could have felt so lonely I didn’t feel alone at all I felt that I was arranging this day with friends who really cared for us I really couldn’t recommend them enough to help you through the most distressing time of your life 

    Louise Wiseman replied
    Thank you for your kind words for the whole team. We try to make the process as easy as possible for our families and it's lovely to hear this has been delivered. Our support and help is always here should you need anything. Louise
  • 5 Ms J Redwine 4th Jul 2023

    Such an outstanding service from start to finish. Nothing but helpful in every way I didn’t have to worry about a thing 

    Would highly recommend! 

  • 5 Garry Deeks 3rd Jun 2023

    As undertakers, I have found them exemplary and professional in all their dealings, whoever we dealt with. Each communication/meeting was sensitively dealt with and as a family we felt supported and engaged.
    At a sad time, we were treated very well and the whole process was dignified and to our highest expectations.
    We are most grateful.

    Louise Wiseman replied
    Thank you Garry for your kind words. It was a privilege to help you at this difficult time and to take care of the arrangements.
  • 5 Jane Bird 30th May 2023

    A really lovely lady who was so efficient and calmly put everything together for us. 
    Highly recommend! 

    Susan Whymark replied
    Thank you Jane. It has be my privilege to help you at this time.
  • 5 Jan Di Marco 9th May 2023

    I wouldn’t entrust my mum’s funeral to anyone else!. Wonderful caring team at Susan Whymark’s, second to none. 

    Susan Whymark replied
    Dear Jan, Thank you for your words, Im so glad we were able to look after her for you.
  • 5 Sue Hall 3rd May 2023

    An excellent service throughout.

    Mandy and the team were very sensitive to our needs and we were grateful that we were not rushed into any decisions. Their presence at the church was both efficient and very respectful. I would not hesitate to recomend you in the future.

  • 5 Brian Mingay 2nd May 2023

    The service was amazing right from the start compassionate professional and sympathetic to us all and dad it made a very difficult time bearable Thankyou so much Susan and all your staff . It was an emotional yet comforting day to remember mum thanks again Alison 

    Susan Whymark replied
    Alison you are so welcome. Im so glad we could look after your very precious mum and be there with your dear Dad and all the family.
  • 5 Annette Archer-Whitmarsh 28th Apr 2023

    Susan and her entire team were second to none. Each, and every one could not have been kinder, nor more understanding. Extremely professional and I would truly recommend Susan and her team. My deepest gratitude to them at such a trying time.

    Susan Whymark replied
    Dear Annette, thank you so much for your lovely words. It has been our pleasure Im so glad everything was as you wanted it.
  • 5 Denise Blackburn 26th Apr 2023

    Everything was beautifully done and I thank you so very much for all your assistance, of course I would have preferred to have my dearest Tommy back sadly that cannot be. A heartfelt thanks to you all at Susan Whymarks. Very best wishes Denise Blackburn.

    Susan Whymark replied
    Dear Denise
    It was a very hard time for you and Im so glad it was all you wanted for Tommy. Always here for you.
  • 5 Anne Epps 17th Apr 2023

    I cannot praise them enough for the care consideration shown , and pure professionalism shown made it much more bearable for me and family

    Susan Whymark replied
    Dear Anne, it was a privilege to look after Gerald. A very fitting send off for him Im glad I was able to be a part of it. Susan
  • 5 Michelle Moore 25th Mar 2023

    Whilst offering a very professional service, we found Susan and her team to be incredibly kind, caring, supportive & sympathetic.
    We would have no reservations in recommending this family run business.

  • 5 Angela Frost 22nd Mar 2023

    We would highly recommend this family run firm. A special thanks to Mandy who gave us the help and support we needed with my husband's funeral arrangements from start to finish at a heartbreaking time. We could not have asked for anything better.

  • 5 Janice Hurren 18th Feb 2023

    Excellent in every way . Amazing personal service . The team  catered for all our needs in a very sensitive manor. 
    We can’t thank them enough for making a really emotional day bearable. 

    Susan Whymark replied
    You and your family were a pleasure to work with, it was an honour to help you and look after your precious Ken, he clearlly was a gem. Best wishes Susan
  • 5 Michelle Osborn 30th Jan 2023

    Susan Whymark and her team were absolutely amazing in helping us during our difficult time. They are so thoughtful, understanding and nothing is too much trouble - even down to the smallest details. We can't thank them enough.

    Susan Whymark replied
    Michelle, you are so welcome, it was a really difficult time and Im glad you felt supported. An honour to help you at such a sad time
  • 5 Christine Vincent 26th Dec 2022

    Thank you to Kelly and Louise for sorting out the hiccups that happened (not their fault) prior to the funeral and for organising that so well. Thank you to Susan for overseeing on the day and for everyone being so friendly and helpful. We all appreciated it.

    Trudi . replied
    Thank you for the review Christine, its been an honour to help you. We are always here for if you need anything. Susan, Kelly & Louise
  • 5 Mrs E Peck 24th Nov 2022

    Fantastic all round. Made an amazing send off for my uncle 

  • 5 Mrs C Rutledge 17th Nov 2022

    The service we received from Susan Whymark was exceptional. They made everything very easy, showed great compassion and their communication was gold standard. They took all of the stress out of organising a funeral at a distance and ensured everything worked perfectly on the day. They were a total pleasure to deal with.

    Louise Wiseman replied
    Thank you for your kind words, Catherine. I'm pleased to hear that we made the arrangements as easy as possible for you, understanding the long distance you would have had to travel.
    It was a privilege to look after Kathleen and to give her the send-off she deserved.
  • 5 Mrs A Wilkinson 14th Nov 2022

    Caring and empathetic from the moment we sat down to discuss arrangements until well after the funeral. Nothing was too much trouble and every effort was made to ensure that the event ran smoothly and as least upsetting as possible. Kelly went the extra mile and was fantastic. Couldn’t recommend highly enough. Thankyou for everything. 

    Trudi . replied
    Thank you so much for your lovely words, I'm so glad you were pleased with everything. It was an honour to look after you and your family but especially such a lovely gentleman.
  • 5 Ms M Whiterod 10th Nov 2022

    Efficient and professional service. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Ms L Porter 8th Nov 2022

    The care, respect, help and guidance we were shown from all members of Susan’s team made an extremely difficult time much less stressful.  I would not hesitate in recommending their services.

Address
Ley House
11a London Road
Harleston
Norfolk
IP20 9BH

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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

Mrs C Simpson 8th Sep 2023

Couldn’t be happier with the service provided by the team at Susan Whymark Funeral Service Ltd, the gentle and efficient approach was flawless. Thank you for attending to the arrangements for Dad’s Memorial Service with the utmost care and attention.

Sue Elsden 3rd Sep 2023

Susan Wymark and her team are fantastic, efficient and very helpful. Brilliant service, I couldn’t fault them. 

Michael Burchmore 26th Aug 2023

Everything went really well everything we asked for was carried out ok and the help and guidance for us was excellent,couldn’t have asked for more. Thanking you all for everything.

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