Thornalley Funeral Services, Swaffham

229 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Amelia East 21st Nov 2024

The team have been very supportive and sensitive in arranging my mother's funeral. They were able to offer helpful suggestions and guide us through the process of what would be needed which was very useful as we'd never arranged a funeral before. They regularly kept in touch including on the day of the funeral which allowed us to ask questions as needed. Very professional friendly service, would recommend to anyone.

Jane Ashley 14th Nov 2024

Peter and Nichola were so kind, they were very helpful in our time of need, nothing was too much trouble. As you would expect the professionalism was exceptional, putting us all at ease. The actual day of the funeral was handled with the upmost respect, a fitting send off for our loved one. Thank you from all the Family 

Brenda Vaughan 21st Sep 2024

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Thornalley for the professional and dignified way in which they organised the funeral of my beloved sister. Our special thanks must go to Nicola and Peter (Swaffham) for their genuine caring, kindness, support and helpfulness, which they gave to us throughout this most difficult time. We shall always be grateful to them both for the respectful way in which made my lovely sisters send off truly a celebration of her life.

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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

Lynn Rd
Swaffham
Norfolk
PE37 7AY

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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: 01760 302032

About Us

Thornalley Funeral Services are an independent funeral director in Swaffham, Norfolk. In June 2016, Thornalley Funeral Services Ltd purchased Chapmans Funeral Services, and renamed it Thornalley Funeral Services, providing the community in Swaffham with the high level of care and compassion that bereaved families have come to expect from the company.

The team of experienced, considerate staff are proud to care for you, and to guide you through each step of arranging the funeral. As members of SAIF (Independent Funeral Directors), you can be assured that all members of staff at Thornalley Funeral Services, Swaffham, are held to the very highest standards of conduct.

Whether your loved one wanted an elaborate funeral, or a simple send-off, Thornalley in Swaffham will make sure that you receive the very best of care. From traditional religious funerals to contemporary celebrations 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 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 Swaffham now to begin making the perfect funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Amelia East 21st Nov 2024

    The team have been very supportive and sensitive in arranging my mother's funeral. They were able to offer helpful suggestions and guide us through the process of what would be needed which was very useful as we'd never arranged a funeral before. They regularly kept in touch including on the day of the funeral which allowed us to ask questions as needed.
    Very professional friendly service, would recommend to anyone.

  • 5 Jane Ashley 14th Nov 2024

    Peter and Nichola were so kind, they were very helpful in our time of need, nothing was too much trouble. As you would expect the professionalism was exceptional, putting us all at ease. The actual day of the funeral was handled with the upmost respect, a fitting send off for our loved one.

    Thank you from all the Family 

  • 5 Brenda Vaughan 21st Sep 2024

    I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Thornalley for the professional and dignified way in which they organised the funeral of my beloved sister.
    Our special thanks must go to Nicola and Peter (Swaffham) for their genuine caring, kindness, support and helpfulness, which they gave to us throughout this most difficult time.
    We shall always be grateful to them both for the respectful way in which made my lovely sisters send off truly a celebration of her life.

  • 5 Beth Redman 1st Sep 2024

    Everyone was lovely and very professional. Nichola made it a very easy process thank you for taking good care of my mum. 

  • 5 Colin Travi 29th Jul 2024

    First class service with compassion and care. Nothing ever too much trouble

  • 5 Marian Hardy 28th Jul 2024

    Arranging a funeral is one of the things you never want to do but with Thornalley’s I was supported all the way by Nichola and Liam and all my questions and requests  were dealt with by return and nothing was too much trouble for them 

  • 5 Sue Beattie 8th Jul 2024

    I thought the service I received was very professional. I especially think your lady called Nicola was very kind and compassionate. I would certainly recommend your services to my friends.

  • 5 Jane Taylor 5th Jul 2024

    Very professional service from  caring people who went out of their way to make sure that everything was handled perfectly. Their kindness and empathy was much appreciated.

  • 5 Stuart Collins 1st Jul 2024

    Peter and Nicola looked after us in a gentle and professional way.
    We are all so grateful for the wonderful service we received from the moment we met to the excellent delivery on the day.
    My warmest thanks
    Stuart Collins and Family x

  • 5 David Gunner 30th Jun 2024

    Peter and the team at thornalleys delivered another fantastic service.
    It is a difficult time ,saying goodbye to a loved one,the team at thornalleys are with you every step of the way to give you choices and help to arrange the send off you want,when you are not operating at your best and navigating forms and bureaucracy you are not used to-they are there so you can concentrate on whats important to you.
    I cannot recommend them Highly enough and thank them for helping me give my parents the respect and final journey they deserved.

  • 5 Mel White 27th Jun 2024

    Lovely group of people that took care of my mum at rest but also held my hand and guided me through all the arrangements needed

  • 5 Debbie Merritt 17th Jun 2024

    The care and attention we received was second to none!
    Every detail was sorted and the staff went above and beyond with their help and considerations. This meant that we had no additional worries, which is a considerable help in such a sad occasion.
    An excellent, caring service that I would thoroughly recommend!

  • 5 Tina Creed 10th Jun 2024

    Unfortunately I’ve had two funerals very close together but Peter & Nichola were very professional and helpful. Making everything smooth & easy to arrange. 
    On the day itself  Peter & the other staff all very professional made it a very smooth lovely funeral for my mum. 
    Thank You to everyone at Swaffham. 

  • 5 Allan Anderson 9th Jun 2024

    Made everything so easy. 

  • 5 Josh Stepney 31st May 2024

    Nichola and Peter were amazing from start to finish. They answered every question we had and made all the arrangement for my mum's funeral. The celebrant they recommended, Nicole, couldn't have been better. A big thank you to Nichola, Peter, Dean and Nicole for making this difficult time just a little easier to deal with.

  • 5 Ginny Pardon 26th May 2024

    From the first time going to Thornalley of Swaffham we were met by Nichola she was such a lovely caring lady ,we sat down a went through the list of our needs she then
    phoned the Gt Massingham church warden and the funeral was booked that first day. If we had any queries we just had to phone and they were sorted. The funeral itself went like clockwork with Peter and his staff.

    we can't thank them enough for everything they have done from start to finish

  • 5 Lorraine Mortlock 26th Apr 2024

    From the moment of our initial contact at very early in the morning, Thornalley Funeral Services in Swaffham were helpful, sympathetic and very professional. All of the staff at the Swaffham branch were wonderful. I can certainly recommend them without hesitation.

  • 5 Geoffrey Hodge 26th Apr 2024

    Very high quality of service
    My Aunt's funeral arrangements were handled efficiently and sympathetically
    Very nice people to deal with

  • 5 Brenda McCabe 20th Apr 2024

    When I lost my husband I was at a loss as to what to do .The staff at thornally were so kind and patient and could not have made it easier .I would and already have recommended them to other members of my family and friends.

  • 5 Tina Creed 16th Apr 2024

    Peter & Nichola were very helpful & supportive in every way. There was no rushing to make decisions on arrangements every thing was organised very professionally & with respect. The day of the funeral went so smoothly and a big Thank You to all the Thornally team for making a sad  day a very calm special day. 

  • 5 Denise Exley 15th Apr 2024

    Very sympathetic and the attention to detail for mums funeral was excellent

  • 5 Adrian Searle 24th Mar 2024

    Fantastic staff 
    Right from the first call to inform them at past 10pm 
     We were treated amazingly and compassion 
      Right down to the respect compassion and professionalism shown to not just us as a family but also to our beloved mum 

  • 5 Giles Murphy 21st Mar 2024

    In what was a difficult time they were at all times caring, helpful, considerate and yet there to listen.  Thank you

  • 5 Angela Cox 17th Mar 2024

    Thornalley Funeral Services, Swafham, were excellent with the arrangements for my husband's funeral, so kind and considerate in every respect. They were very approachable and helped as much as was possible, always listened to any concerns myself or the family had. Would highly recommend to anyone. Thank you so much

  • 5 Jacqui Ellis 8th Mar 2024

    Nicola & Peter were so lovely. The took great cate of my husband Philip and were there whenever I needed advice or help. They made this sad time more bearable. I cannot praise them enough. I have told my children that they are the only people I would want to look after me when my time comes. They are simply the best.

Address
Lynn Rd
Swaffham
Norfolk
PE37 7AY

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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

Amelia East 21st Nov 2024

The team have been very supportive and sensitive in arranging my mother's funeral. They were able to offer helpful suggestions and guide us through the process of what would be needed which was very useful as we'd never arranged a funeral before. They regularly kept in touch including on the day of the funeral which allowed us to ask questions as needed. Very professional friendly service, would recommend to anyone.

Jane Ashley 14th Nov 2024

Peter and Nichola were so kind, they were very helpful in our time of need, nothing was too much trouble. As you would expect the professionalism was exceptional, putting us all at ease. The actual day of the funeral was handled with the upmost respect, a fitting send off for our loved one. Thank you from all the Family 

Brenda Vaughan 21st Sep 2024

I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone at Thornalley for the professional and dignified way in which they organised the funeral of my beloved sister. Our special thanks must go to Nicola and Peter (Swaffham) for their genuine caring, kindness, support and helpfulness, which they gave to us throughout this most difficult time. We shall always be grateful to them both for the respectful way in which made my lovely sisters send off truly a celebration of her life.

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