Thornalley Funeral Services, Swaffham

223 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Elaine Lewis 23rd Jun 2023

Peter was charming and helpful and there was no pressure to have anything we didn’t want, and he happily sourced the slightly unusual music we wanted. He was a pleasure to deal with. 

Phil Mileham 15th Jun 2023

I couldn’t recommend Thornalley’s highly enough. They looked after our mum with such tender loving care, and received my brother and me in the same way. Everything was so professional and compassionate from the initial meeting, the arrangement of a celebrant, the order of service booklet (which was lovely) and the ceremony itself). We couldn’t thank the team highly enough for arranging such a beautiful and fitting ceremony.

Sarah Sagrott 14th Jun 2023

Excellent service from start to finish. Nichola and Peter were compassionate, professional and very, very caring. They guided us through everything with ease and everything went very smoothly. Thank you for all you did. We would thoroughly recommend Thornalley Funeral Services. From Sarah, Dan and Lucy Sagrott.

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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 Elaine Lewis 23rd Jun 2023

    Peter was charming and helpful and there was no pressure to have anything we didn’t want, and he happily sourced the slightly unusual music we wanted. He was a pleasure to deal with. 

  • 5 Phil Mileham 15th Jun 2023

    I couldn’t recommend Thornalley’s highly enough. They looked after our mum with such tender loving care, and received my brother and me in the same way. Everything was so professional and compassionate from the initial meeting, the arrangement of a celebrant, the order of service booklet (which was lovely) and the ceremony itself). We couldn’t thank the team highly enough for arranging such a beautiful and fitting ceremony.

  • 5 Sarah Sagrott 14th Jun 2023

    Excellent service from start to finish. Nichola and Peter were compassionate, professional and very, very caring. They guided us through everything with ease and everything went very smoothly. Thank you for all you did. We would thoroughly recommend Thornalley Funeral Services. From Sarah, Dan and Lucy Sagrott.

  • 5 Marianne Musumeci 9th Jun 2023

    Thornalley were kind caring and considerate. They arranged everything from start to finish. We are all very pleased with them taking care of my dad's funeral. Thankyou so much Nichola and Peter. X

  • 5 Maureen Edwards 28th May 2023

    Very professionally handled.  Kept informed continually.  Given help and guidance in circumstances that were, at times, very difficult. Definitely recommend this family company.

  • 5 Sue Holland 26th May 2023

    Everyone was very respectful and Peter was especially kind at such a sad time. Thank you.

  • 5 Gill Creed 25th May 2023

    I cannot speak highly enough of Nichola and Peter at Thornally Funeral Services. They both guided me through the process with great care, dignity and understanding. Nothing was too much trouble for them. 
    Heartfelt thanks to you both for making Christine’s funeral perfect. 

  • 5 Carol Emmett 25th May 2023

    My mother and I were treated with kindness and respect throughout the whole process, nothing was too much trouble, even when we changed the plans- Peter and Nichola were attentive, polite and courteous at every step, The end result was a beautiful loving memorial to my father's life, we will be forever grateful and thankful for your wonderful service, Many many thanks- Carol Emmett (daughter)

  • 5 Denise Gooch 21st May 2023

    I would like to thank Peter, Nichola and colleagues at Swaffham for giving my mother a beautiful funeral at a very difficult time.

  • 5 John & Kevin Mills 7th May 2023

    Made a difficult time easier, the staff were all very kind and professional,nothing was to much trouble,would highly recommend.

  • 5 Dave Harris 29th Apr 2023

    From my initial contact to the service, Thornalley's were first class. Always available to help you with any questions, worries.
    Thank You

  • 5 Diane Harrison 6th Apr 2023

    Thornalleys were absolutely brilliant from start to finish. Guided me through everything. Kept me informed every step of the arrangements. Can't fault them and would definitely recommend.

  • 5 Vicky Nicholls 25th Mar 2023

    Well what can I say nicola was fantastic her kindness thoughtful Ness empthy she was amazing 👏 to my family and me made things seem so much easier threw sad times I can't thank her enough and my family can't either she did Michael so pround if he'd been here he would of definitely agreed thank you so much nicola take care xxx

  • 5 Pauline Raftry 23rd Mar 2023

    From beginning to end I could not fault anything. I was treated very respectfully,and kept informed about the process and plans for the funeral. The funeral itself was wonderful and all went very smoothly. I would highly recommend Thornalley funeral services to anyone

  • 5 David & Gill Ruggles 17th Mar 2023

    We were dealt with in a very professional and caring manner. Could not fault the staff and would not hesitate to recommend you to others.

  • 5 Rosalind Dye 12th Mar 2023

    Peter and Nicola have helped me through the terrible time of losing my husband. They are so kind ,caring and supportive. The funeral service went to plan.I would definitely recommend them.

  • 5 Madeline Rodgers 10th Mar 2023

    Outstanding services provided by Thornalley Funeral Services. The empathy and respect shown to our family, nothing was too much trouble. We were supported throughout the whole process with kindness and understanding. I can't recommended them highly enough for all they do, always prepared to go above and beyond. AAA+++ Thanks for everything.

  • 5 Rosemary Reynolds 6th Mar 2023

    Thornalley were everything you could expect from a funeral director .
    At the end of a telephone when we needed them to answer questions , etc.,
    I can highly recommend them .

  • 5 Paul Mitchell 2nd Mar 2023

    They are a professional team in all ways.

  • 5 Steve Jones 27th Feb 2023

    Absolutely brilliant, nothing to much,really helpful through a tough time

  • 5 Shirley Thurlow 26th Feb 2023

    Very good and efficient. Would recommend 

  • 5 Linda Goodwin 17th Feb 2023

    I found at this very difficult time of losing my brother John all the staff at Thornalley funeral services were all very professional Nicola Peter & Dean they all looked after myself & all my family keeping me informed at all times by phone & emails always happy to help me & answering any questions I had helping me with what to do next making sure that we were informed with what was happening each step of the way as we live in Brighton & could not pop in when there was a query they were always at the end of the phone & always asking if there was anything we needed and respected all our wishes and I knew that John was in safe hands & they gave John a lovely send off thank you Nicola Peter & Dean 

  • 5 Juliet Kerr 12th Feb 2023

    Would just like to say a huge thank you for making a very difficult time, that much easier by offering such a supportive and personal service in every way possible.
    With deepest appreciation,
    Jonathan,Juliet and Ed

  • 5 Melanie Armstrong 5th Feb 2023

    The arrangements were made in an appropriate, professional and business-like manner. Peter and Nicola were excellent communicators as well as being supportive and enabling me to keep on track with the timetable of tasks. The Order of Service was produced beautifully by Chris. The service was exceptional; the celebrant, Nicole, had taken the memories of our loved one, weaving these into a poignant, empathetic, flowing delivery, supported by her unobtrusive operation of the supporting technology. A big thank-you to everyone involved.

Address
Lynn Rd
Swaffham
Norfolk
PE37 7AY

Open map

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

Elaine Lewis 23rd Jun 2023

Peter was charming and helpful and there was no pressure to have anything we didn’t want, and he happily sourced the slightly unusual music we wanted. He was a pleasure to deal with. 

Phil Mileham 15th Jun 2023

I couldn’t recommend Thornalley’s highly enough. They looked after our mum with such tender loving care, and received my brother and me in the same way. Everything was so professional and compassionate from the initial meeting, the arrangement of a celebrant, the order of service booklet (which was lovely) and the ceremony itself). We couldn’t thank the team highly enough for arranging such a beautiful and fitting ceremony.

Sarah Sagrott 14th Jun 2023

Excellent service from start to finish. Nichola and Peter were compassionate, professional and very, very caring. They guided us through everything with ease and everything went very smoothly. Thank you for all you did. We would thoroughly recommend Thornalley Funeral Services. From Sarah, Dan and Lucy Sagrott.

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