Thornalley Funeral Services, Dersingham

179 reviews

Independent family funeral directors in Dersingham, serving bereaved families throughout Norfolk with dedication and pride.

Latest Verified Reviews

Carol Turner 31st Jul 2024

Outstanding professional supportive service, made a very difficult and emotional situation more bearable. They supported us to make the right decisions for us and we never felt rushed. Sam explained every step and checked in with us, to ensure we were emotionally ok and everything was in place to give my Dad the best funeral possible. 

Darren Gomersall 30th Jul 2024

From start to finish on this sad journey our family cannot recommend Thorn alley funeral services enough. From the very beginning Sam was so kind and understood all of our wishes. At such a sad time we felt he was there for us and kept in touch with us to make sure every thing was fine. On the day of our Dads funeral Dean officiated everything and made sure we were all comfortable with what was going to happen. They guided us through the whole process with care and dignity. Thankyou to Thorn alley for helping us through this sad day.

Colleen Walters 29th Jul 2024

Everything was handled very well from start to finish couldn’t have gone better 

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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

Hunstanton Road
Dersingham
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE31 6HQ

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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: 01485 506830

About Us

Providing the very best of care for bereaved families since 1981, Thornalley Funeral Services in Dersingham is a family owned and run business which upholds the traditional values of respect and dignity.

The team of professional, considerate staff are proud to care for your loved one and help you with every step of arranging a funeral. As members of SAIF (Independent Funeral Directors), you can be assured that all members of staff abide by a strict code of practice.

No matter how simple or elaborate your loved one’s wishes, Thornalley will make sure that you receive the very best of care. Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, Thornalley Funeral Services can help you plan the perfect farewell. You can choose from a range of coffins, including traditional hardwood, cardboard, wicker and bespoke designs. Thornalley Funeral Services has its own fleet of limousines, which each have room for seven passengers.

Thornalley Funeral Services, Dersingham is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a 24-hour service. If you wish to, you can arrange to view your loved one in a peaceful chapel of rest that will be set aside for your use, making sure that you can say goodbye in private.

Call Thornalley Funeral Services in Dersingham now to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Carol Turner 31st Jul 2024

    Outstanding professional supportive service, made a very difficult and emotional situation more bearable. They supported us to make the right decisions for us and we never felt rushed. Sam explained every step and checked in with us, to ensure we were emotionally ok and everything was in place to give my Dad the best funeral possible. 

  • 5 Darren Gomersall 30th Jul 2024

    From start to finish on this sad journey our family cannot recommend Thorn alley funeral services enough. From the very beginning Sam was so kind and understood all of our wishes. At such a sad time we felt he was there for us and kept in touch with us to make sure every thing was fine. On the day of our Dads funeral Dean officiated everything and made sure we were all comfortable with what was going to happen. They guided us through the whole process with care and dignity. Thankyou to Thorn alley for helping us through this sad day.

  • 5 Colleen Walters 29th Jul 2024

    Everything was handled very well from start to finish couldn’t have gone better 

  • 5 Jane Coates 27th Jul 2024

    Thornalleys - You did an amazing service for my husband. I would highly recommend you as an undertaker. Every part of this sadness, you covered. The team at Dersingham, you should be extremely pleased with yourselves. A huge thank you . Jane

  • 5 Margaret Ward 18th Jul 2024

    Sam and the team were so helpful when I had to arrange this funeral from a distance - we live over 150 miles away! They talked me through all the stages, contacted the church and made all the arrangements, which worked very smoothly. They were sensitive to some of the problems we encountered. I particularly appreciated the 'keep in touch' phone calls. They would not have been needed if we lived closer, but were invaluable when we were working from a distance. A very kind and professional organisation

  • 5 Heather Titcomb 15th Jul 2024

    They were always very helpful & supportive.

  • 5 Nicholas Lovelock 13th Jul 2024

    What a superb service under the most difficult circumstances for the family.
    Thank so much.

  • 5 Patricia Cox 12th Jul 2024

    From the moment we booked our Plan we knew we had chosen the right undertaker. Then when my beloved husband passed the kindness given to my son's and myself was so comforting. From start to finish I felt that Thornalley's were friends of mine. So professional and reassuring. Thank you so much.

    Pat Cox and family

  • 5 Kathleen Burkett 11th Jul 2024

    I am so grateful for all the care and help I received from Thornalley, Dersingham, regarding my husband David's funeral - especially from Sam, who has been an absolute treasure - thank you again, Sam!

  • 5 Jeannette Ridley 8th Jul 2024

    Professional and caring. I was offered time and privacy to grieve whilst they dealt with the practicalities of arranging the funeral.

  • 5 Cynthia Rand 1st Jul 2024

    Thornalley were thoughtful and caring throughout. They arranged almost everything for us other than the flowers. Everyone commented on how well the service went and we were particularly pleased with the order of service. 

  • 5 Victoria Rose 30th Jun 2024

    The staff were very kind and had time for me, I felt they considered my feelings and did everything they could to help me through a very difficult time. I felt reassured and confident that my loved one was safe and respected while in their care. The funeral was just as we planned and on the day the staff were very respectful and considerate of my feelings.

  • 5 Deborah Smith 29th Jun 2024

    I have now planned three funerals with Thornalleys. One at Kings Lynn and two with Dersingham. Their service is faultless and they make a difficult time, much easier. I sadly lost my husband last year and my Dad this year. Sam and Nicky at Dersingham are kindness itself and always greet you with a really nice smile and a warm welcome, whatever you’re popping in to do or ask. 
    Very professional but with a human side. 
    Thank you 

  • 5 Stephen Blythe 28th Jun 2024

    Very kind, helpful, supportive and professional 

  • 5 Sarah Dennis 6th Jun 2024

    I can’t put into words how grateful I am for the care and concern given to me during in the weeks leading to Mum’s funeral. Sam was amazing. 
    Thank you so so much. 
    Sarah

  • 5 Michael Slattery 2nd Jun 2024

    TFS have done it all before and take care of every little detail with sensitivity and dignity. Every "what about this and "what about that" you wake up worrying about has been taken care of and if not, they will sort it out!
    Their service could not have been better.

    Michael S

  • 5 Carole Splude 27th May 2024

    Liam was  very understanding and considerate from our initial chat right through to the day of the funeral.  He is a fantastic member of the team.  
    On the day of our funeral the whole team was very discreet, respectful and professional. 
    We couldn’t be more happy with how we were dealt with, through such a difficult circumstance.   

  • 5 Doreen Holman 22nd May 2024

    Thoroughly professional service from the entire team. Eased the anxiety of arrangements, by providing a sense of a methodical, caring and subtle control of such a sensitive situation.

    Our sincere thanks go to Thornally Funeral Services.

  • 5 Nicola Leadley 18th May 2024

    We couldn’t have asked for a more caring and empathetic service. They made everything as easy as it could be at a difficult time and I could not fault them. Everything was done as it should be, respectful, considerate and professional. 

  • 5 Coral Leggett 17th May 2024

    From walking through the door you are enveloped into a wonderfully serene atmosphere with highly professional staff who have exceptional listening skills.

    At a time when your mind could wander the staff allow you to return to the task in hand at your own speed whilst offering guidance to ensure that you create a wonderful departure for your loved one.

  • 5 Hilda Sands 16th May 2024

    Very professional and supportive

  • 5 Ann Forde 13th May 2024

    We as a family would like to say thank you to Nicky and Sam for their highly professional way they treated us in arranging mum's funeral . Sam , Nicky and the team respected our wishes and also made sure all the finer details
    were covered on the day . We can't thank you enough for helping us through our very sad
    time .
    Russell, Ian , Ann , Kevin and Sharon

  • 5 Simon King 6th May 2024

    thank you for such a friendly service, you all made a difficult time much easier to deal with. many thanks again

  • 5 Angela Coates 2nd May 2024

    Thank you so very much for all your help and support, Nicky and Sam. On behalf of our family we wish to thank you for your professional, caring services during our very difficult time. We appreciated your kind and thoughtful service throughout. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend your services to family and friends. Such an excellent
    service that you provide and we cannot thank you enough.

  • 5 Alison Tyrer 28th Apr 2024

    Such wonderful warmth and guidance at such a difficult time. Truly supportive, family orientated team. Highly recommend.

Address
Hunstanton Road
Dersingham
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE31 6HQ

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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

Carol Turner 31st Jul 2024

Outstanding professional supportive service, made a very difficult and emotional situation more bearable. They supported us to make the right decisions for us and we never felt rushed. Sam explained every step and checked in with us, to ensure we were emotionally ok and everything was in place to give my Dad the best funeral possible. 

Darren Gomersall 30th Jul 2024

From start to finish on this sad journey our family cannot recommend Thorn alley funeral services enough. From the very beginning Sam was so kind and understood all of our wishes. At such a sad time we felt he was there for us and kept in touch with us to make sure every thing was fine. On the day of our Dads funeral Dean officiated everything and made sure we were all comfortable with what was going to happen. They guided us through the whole process with care and dignity. Thankyou to Thorn alley for helping us through this sad day.

Colleen Walters 29th Jul 2024

Everything was handled very well from start to finish couldn’t have gone better 

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