Thornalley Funeral Services, Dersingham

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Sue Smith 20th Apr 2023

Kind, caring, professional care for my father's funeral and family. Couldn't recommend more strongly.

Angela Pickett 18th Apr 2023

The service we received from Sam at the Dersingham office was exemplary in every way.

Helen Cope 18th Apr 2023

I would like to say a very big thank you to Sam Nicky and all the other staff members for all of the kindness care and support I was given during an extremely painful time. and how they looked after my mum with such care and respect. My mum's funeral was organised flawlessly and I am eternally grateful to them.

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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 Sue Smith 20th Apr 2023

    Kind, caring, professional care for my father's funeral and family. Couldn't recommend more strongly.

  • 5 Angela Pickett 18th Apr 2023

    The service we received from Sam at the Dersingham office was exemplary in every way.

  • 5 Helen Cope 18th Apr 2023

    I would like to say a very big thank you to Sam Nicky and all the other staff members for all of the kindness care and support I was given during an extremely painful time. and how they looked after my mum with such care and respect. My mum's funeral was organised flawlessly and I am eternally grateful to them.

  • 5 Marilyn Charleton 7th Apr 2023

    We found Thornalley Funeral Services at Dersingham to be excellent throughout the whole process. From our first meeting with Nicky we were treated with sympathy and courtesy. Everything was handled efficiently and Sam phoned us frequently to ensure that all was well and that we had no outstanding questions. Nicky also arranged for a Celebrant, Claire Singh, to work with us in planning the service and she was extremely helpful and supportive. I can thoroughly recommend them. 

  • 5 Cheryl Marsh 3rd Apr 2023

    From the first interaction with Nicky we felt such comfort that we would be looked after by the team at Dersingham. Then we met Sam and were confident with our decision. Chris was cared for with dignity and respect, this was important to us.
    The team were available for any questions and helped us with everything we needed to know for the funeral, nothing was too much.
    We couldn't thank them enough and would and have already recommended to others.
    Thanks 😊

  • 5 Janet Biggs 31st Mar 2023

    Very professional, kind and caring team.
    Everything ran smoothly on the day.
    Caring and kindness given to us before and after the service has been exceptional.

                   THANKYOU TO YOU ALL

  • 5 Chrissie Ford 29th Mar 2023

    Sam the funeral director came to my house to arrange the funeral of my husband Fred Ford. He made me feel as though I was the only person who had lost a loved one. he was professional, but also had a quiet sense of humour when the need arose. When I went into the Dersingham office I was met by Nicki who also made me feel very special. On the day of the funeral, Sam and his air of serenity, was perfect. The Celebrant was Claire Singh, who spoke with great solemnity and, a lovely poem about Fred's baking. Fred would have loved the day. The aftercare is also there if needed which I will when I decide what to do with Fred's ashes. Thank you Sam, Nicki and Claire xxx

  • 5 Nick Manning 20th Mar 2023

    Well look after, very helpful,, Nicky and Sam were great in difficult circumstances 

  • 5 Debbie Murray 6th Mar 2023

    So kind and caring from start to finish. Thank you.

  • 5 Ian Allan 6th Mar 2023

    First class very attentive and really warm friendly service.
    Made our loss much easier with excellent advice and guidance also by Sam.

  • 4 Carolyn Emerton 5th Mar 2023

    Everything was really professional and everyone was very kind and respectful. They made arranging the funeral easy and kept me up date and called to see how things were and if I needed anything. Can’t fault them at all. They made a sad day much more bearable. Thankyou . Carolyn.

  • 5 Robert Coomber 3rd Mar 2023

    I have to say thank you for looking after my lovely wife MARY coomber from start to finish you all made me feel at home with it all and thats what I needed .You are all so compassionate and professional in all you do at a sad time .So thank you from the all the COOMBER family and me ROBBY COOMBER for making a sad day into a lovely one 🤗

  • 5 Marie Borley 26th Feb 2023

    Absolutely great service from start to finish so understanding and helpful caring we thank Sam and nickie from dersingham office from bottom of our hearts for which was the worse time of our lives 😭

  • 5 Carina Troughton 26th Feb 2023

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  • 5 Simon Hallam 26th Feb 2023

    Thank you 

  • 5 Sarah Lloyd 22nd Feb 2023

    Sam and Nicky made us feel very at ease during a very sad time whilst sorting out all the arrangements, and all the phone calls to see if we were doing ok was above and beyond and we are very grateful for this. They were the best!!

  • 4 Cherry Bradbury 21st Feb 2023

    It was my mums funeral, I found them very caring, Nicky was great, giving me info on places that might take mums furniture etc, Sam was phoning me leading up to the big day, keeping me informed. On the day of the funeral he was talking me through everything that they were doing and what the family needed to do. It all went smoothly and I would recommend them.

  • 5 Amanda Woodley 16th Feb 2023

    Sam and his team were so compassionate, caring and professional from the time we contacted them until after the funeral. I cannot thank Thornalley enough. With their ongoing support, dealing with the funeral arrangements was made far less painful.

    Thank you so much

  • 5 John Chilvers 2nd Feb 2023

    I would like to thank the team at Thornalley's Dersingham site especially Nicky and Sam for their kindness and professionalism in dealing with my family and I during the sad time after my wife Sheila passed, nothing was too much for them and they really helped us through the days leading up to the funeral and beyond.
    I would also like to thank Janet the Celebrant for a lovely ceremony giving us memories to  cherish on a sad day. 
    John Chilvers

  • 5 Gwyneth Atkinson 29th Jan 2023

    From the moment we contacted them by phone, until Sam and the coffin bearers left us at the crematorium they were pitch perfect. The options were explained to us by Nicky who was professional, compassionate and warm. On the actual day/s at the Church/ crematorium the arrangements they had made worked faultlessly. " When you need a friend......."I can't thank them enough. Gwyneth and family

  • 5 James Everett 28th Jan 2023

    If I could leave a hundred star review I would. Not only did they did they handle everything perfectly, they did it with exceptional sensitivity and kindness. It’s very easy to see why they carry such a fabulous reputation. 

  • 5 Tracy Norman 20th Jan 2023

    Sam and Nicky have been amazing from start to finish of looking after my mum and supporting me to arrange her funeral.
    Their professionalism, support, care, and understanding has been so valuable to us as a family at this sad and difficult time.
    I cannot thank them enough and would highly recommend the service they provide to anyone.

  • 5 Vivienne Denton 19th Jan 2023

    Thankyou especially to Sam and Nikki at Dersingham Thornalleys Funeral Services for the kindness, care, thoughtfulness, help and professionalism given and shown to mum, myself and my family. Thornalleys were wonderful during a difficult time for usx

  • 5 Ronald Cossou 19th Jan 2023

    The entire process of arranging and the manner in which it was conducted was excellent. The staff were sympathetic with out being over the top. On the day every thing that was promised was delivered with dignity, and efficient courtesy.
    This made a difficult situation that much easier to bear and for which the family were very grateful.

  • 5 Mark Wheat 2nd Jan 2023

    Every single detail was taken care of by all of the staff, who had exactly the right approach and demeanor considering the circumstances. Could not have been
    happier with the way Nicky at the Dersingham office took us through what needed
    to happen, scheduling the service as quickly as possible, the day after our Dad’s passing and laying out all that would need to happen in that two week period.
    At their chapel Sam took care of preparing Dad beautifully and Janet, the celebrant
    made the service very special indeed. Cannot thank you enough!

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

Sue Smith 20th Apr 2023

Kind, caring, professional care for my father's funeral and family. Couldn't recommend more strongly.

Angela Pickett 18th Apr 2023

The service we received from Sam at the Dersingham office was exemplary in every way.

Helen Cope 18th Apr 2023

I would like to say a very big thank you to Sam Nicky and all the other staff members for all of the kindness care and support I was given during an extremely painful time. and how they looked after my mum with such care and respect. My mum's funeral was organised flawlessly and I am eternally grateful to them.

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