Susan Whymark Funeral Service Ltd, Harleston

165 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Mrs G Jarvis 3rd Jul 2020

In these difficult times I found Susan Whymark Funeral Services to be extremely helpful, understanding and approachable. It is hard enough to lose someone you love but in the middle of a lockdown as we are suffering at the moment we need extra understanding which I feel was offered to me.

Mr O Littlewood 13th Jun 2020

Excellent service very helpful and very caring just at the right time , Thank you once again you most certainly will be recommended to friends and family.

Mr D Aldridge 10th Jun 2020

My experience throughout the planning of mums funeral six years ago right up till the day of the funeral was absolutely lovely,with all my concerns always answered and reassuring comfort just to speak with over the phone,Susan has such a loving manner with ever bit of thought for you and how you are,and this obviously goes all the way through her staff as they are all lovely and caring to,I thankyou for your service during what was a very difficult time for all. Kind regards Dean x

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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

John   Moore

John Moore

May 1936 - Jul 2024

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Myrtle Oakes

Mar 1936 - Jun 2024

Barbara 'Micky'   Symonds

Barbara 'Micky' Symonds

Apr 1936 - Jun 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Mrs G Jarvis 3rd Jul 2020

    In these difficult times I found Susan Whymark Funeral Services to be extremely helpful, understanding and approachable.
    It is hard enough to lose someone you love but in the middle of a lockdown as we are suffering at the moment we need extra understanding which I feel was offered to me.

  • 5 Mr O Littlewood 13th Jun 2020

    Excellent service very helpful and very caring just at the right time , Thank you once again you most certainly will be recommended to friends and family.

  • 5 Mr D Aldridge 10th Jun 2020

    My experience throughout the planning of mums funeral six years ago right up till the day of the funeral was absolutely lovely,with all my concerns always answered and reassuring comfort just to speak with over the phone,Susan has such a loving manner with ever bit of thought for you and how you are,and this obviously goes all the way through her staff as they are all lovely and caring to,I thankyou for your service during what was a very difficult time for all.
    Kind regards
    Dean x

  • 5 Mrs A Hume 28th May 2020

    Very professionally but approachable at a difficult time with vivid 19. Very gratefully to Susan and Kelly for your kindness 

  • 5 Mrs F Clair 28th May 2020

    Under the circumstances surrounding Covid-19 and the lockdown, Susan Whymark Funeral Services did an excellent job of organising the burial and the videoing of the event. This made it possible for those not able to attend to view the entire outdoor service. A big thank you to Susan, The pallbearers, Eleanor and the camera man for all the work and energy put into this event under difficult circumstances. You did an excellent job.

  • 5 Mrs H Stokes-Hayward 13th May 2020

    Our dad died at a very challenging time with the beginning of lock down Due to coronavirus. Susan was wonderful. She kept us updated about the new guidelines and explained what that would mean. Our crematorium service at Waveney could only be with immediate family but we arranged to have it recorded so it could be shared with friends and family. It was small, intimate and still very special. 
          My three children came to see their grandad in the chapel of rest. Susan was so welcoming and even such a challenging time was made to be as natural and easy as it could have been. Dad looked lovely and the respect for him was apparent which was very comforting. 
         Susan was recommended to me by a number of different friends and I can see why they were so quick to recommend her services. 
    I can wholeheartedly recommend Susan Whymark’s services, good value and a professional, personal and very kind considerate approach which is so welcome at a time when you are very vulnerable. 

  • 5 Mrs A Batty 13th May 2020

    We were treated with kindness and respect especially during this uncertain time of Covid 19. We were kept informed of all changes.

  • 5 Mrs C Eaves 14th Apr 2020

    The whole process was was handled with care and compassion and would definitely recommend

  • 5 Mrs S Randall 14th Apr 2020

    Kind, warm and professional. Susan Whymark Funeral Services made a very difficult time easier. They coped with attendees with special needs and a sign language interpreter with ease. 
    We hope we won’t be needing their services again any time soon .... but when we do we would certainly use them again. 

  • 5 Mr A Riseborough 9th Apr 2020

    A very Professional and caring company. Very pleased with every aspect of my mothers funeral arrangements.

  • 5 R Wharton 15th Feb 2020

    We couldn’t fault any part of the arrangements, totally satisfied. All the staff were wonderful and caring at a difficult time.

  • 5 E Richardson 10th Feb 2020

    Efficient, supportive, compassionate and kind. Qualities that are so important at a time of grief.
    Every member of staff I encountered exhibited these attributes, and Kelly, who guided me through the heartbreaking process of saying goodbye to my husband of 50 years, quite literally went the extra mile to ensure that everything was organised exactly as I'd wished.
    My family and I are thankful that we entrusted the arrangements for my husband's funeral to Susan Whymark's dedicated team.

  • 5 T Rogers 10th Feb 2020

    Superb service. Everything exactly as we wanted it. 

  • 5 L Edwards 28th Jan 2020

    Susan and her team were very professional but also very sympathetic to the family. They were happy to discuss any of our requirements and change them too if needed.On the day of the funeral they were really first class.Everything went very smoothly. I would not hesitate to recommend Susan to anyone.

  • 5 A Adams 23rd Jan 2020

    It was hard to evaluate at the time as the immediate aftermath was just so awful for me and my family - but now looking back I can truly say that this company was fantastic - Susan and her team are brilliant and I am so glad I chose them. Absolutely recommend 100%.

  • 5 N Goodwin 23rd Jan 2020

    I can't reiterate enough how dignified and respectful Susan and Kelly were with our son Charlie. I couldn't have asked for more and they bent over backwards for us. All preparations too for his funeral went smoothly and very professional. If you want your loved one cared for in a respectful dignified way then Susan and her team are the ones who will go over and above for you.

  • 5 Eileen Knights 15th Apr 2019

    Faultless, caring service.

  • 5 Heather Davy 15th Apr 2019

    Excellent in every respect. Very efficient and so kind and supportive.

  • 5 Sharon Ife 15th Apr 2019

    An incredible service and beyond at the most painful part of my life 🙏❤️

  • 5 S Way 7th Jan 2019

    Excellent service. All the staff very caring and very professional.

  • 5 Kath Wallace 12th Dec 2018

    The service was personal and professional and responses to my requests by email were always answered quickly which reduced my stress. I felt looked after.

    Thank you

  • 5 Melanie Burgoyne 12th Nov 2018

    They couldn't have been more supportive- truly excellent!

  • 5 Annette Mills 15th Oct 2018

    Fantastic service - very helpful and supportive in finding the right, individual approach. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Michelle Woolmore 24th Sep 2018

    Susan Whymark Funeral Services really were excellent. They took care of every detail from start to finish and made the entire process as easy as it ever could be. The kindness and compassion shown to myself and my family was one of the few positive moments in those first days and I thank them all for their support.

  • 5 Chris Chatten 20th Sep 2018

    Everything from my first call to Susan Whymark to my husband's funeral and beyond was done with empathy and thoughtfulness. Everything was done to ensure that the day was exactly as we wanted. 

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 G Jarvis 3rd Jul 2020

In these difficult times I found Susan Whymark Funeral Services to be extremely helpful, understanding and approachable. It is hard enough to lose someone you love but in the middle of a lockdown as we are suffering at the moment we need extra understanding which I feel was offered to me.

Mr O Littlewood 13th Jun 2020

Excellent service very helpful and very caring just at the right time , Thank you once again you most certainly will be recommended to friends and family.

Mr D Aldridge 10th Jun 2020

My experience throughout the planning of mums funeral six years ago right up till the day of the funeral was absolutely lovely,with all my concerns always answered and reassuring comfort just to speak with over the phone,Susan has such a loving manner with ever bit of thought for you and how you are,and this obviously goes all the way through her staff as they are all lovely and caring to,I thankyou for your service during what was a very difficult time for all. Kind regards Dean x

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