Thornalley Funeral Services, Swaffham

229 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Paul Mitchell 2nd Mar 2023

They are a professional team in all ways.

Steve Jones 27th Feb 2023

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

Shirley Thurlow 26th Feb 2023

Very good and efficient. Would recommend 

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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 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.

  • 5 Debbie Hogbin 2nd Feb 2023

    Very happy and very kind 

  • 5 Sue Baldry 2nd Feb 2023

    A kind friendly, caring company. Staff are lovely and helpful. Nothing is too much trouble. Excellent service and great communication with no worries as everything taken care of. They made everything flow with ease at such a difficult time. Thanks

  • 5 Talitha Smith 30th Jan 2023

    Both Nichola and Peter at Thornalley have been fantastic from first enquiry to the day of the funeral itself. From the sensitive handling of my initial call, to making it easy for me to go through the list of decisions to make, to answering any questions however small and always being available on the phone, to the very professional and gentle handling of my mum on the day of the funeral with carrying her into the chapel and touching base with me re next steps. Don't know why you'd contact anyone else in the West Norfolk area, I didn't need to.

  • 5 Natasha Lawrence 27th Jan 2023

    Above and beyond, thank you so much

  • 5 Jan Somerville 27th Jan 2023

    So kind and caring. They take care of every little detail at a very stressful time.

  • 5 Gillian Wright 23rd Jan 2023

    They looked after mum and us very well, very pleased with their service

  • 5 David Gunner 21st Jan 2023

    Peter and the team at thornalleys were with us every step of the way to make a difficult time less stressful.
    They were kind and informative,enabling us to shape the memorial we wanted by helping with options and making them happen for us.
    In an emotional and difficult time for a family,they enabled us to grieve and not be stressed with the arrangements.

  • 5 Evelyn Baker 12th Jan 2023

    I will forever be grateful to Thornalley Funeral Service for their upmost care in arranging my husband’s funeral.
    Everything was handled with so much kindness.
    Special thanks to Peter for advice and kindness in a very stressful time

    Patricia Baker
    Pentney

  • 5 Emma Brancham 9th Jan 2023

    No words can express how sincerely grateful we are for your kindness and respect while Richard was resting with you. Peter and nicola, you are truly angels. Your compassion and empathy helped me through such a hard hard time. Every request was heard and acted upon with respect and dignity. I can't thank you both and the team enough.

  • 4 Francis Munford 24th Dec 2022

    helpful and pleasant with very professional service

  • 5 Chris Miller 20th Dec 2022

    Caring and sensitive treatment, and we were kept informed throughout the whole process.

  • 5 Paul MIller 15th Dec 2022

    Peter have carried out every part of my dad’s funeral and his compassion and kindness towards myself and my family was second to none. Every detail was carried out beyond any of our expectations. I would recommend Peter for anyone that finds themselves in our situation. Many thanks to all the staff complete professionals. 

  • 5 Wendy Bensley 12th Dec 2022

    At a very difficult time I could not fault Thornalley everything was organised so very well and they covered everything.I had nothing to worry about and they were also very professional and  kind, caring and compassionate. 

  • 5 Julia Stanbridge 10th Dec 2022

    Thank you so much for your kind services you gave for our Dad,Grandad and Great Grandad,John Michael Stanbridge's funeral

  • 5 Suzie Grimshaw 5th Dec 2022

    I really do not know where to start with leaving this review.  
    Thornalley Funeral Service in Swaffham were above being professional. Funeral days are never what you look forward to and nor are they enjoyable, but due to the way Thornalley handled the setting up of the arrangements  all went so well and I sincerely felt with very little help from us.  

    On the day itself I can only explain it as their presence was very quiet and therefore assured you that all was in hand.

    I would recommend them wholeheartedly for a stress free and respectful service at a very upsetting time.  I can’t thank them enough

  • 5 Barry Yorke 3rd Dec 2022

    We as a family found them very professional in all areas. 
    Very kind and understanding in our time of sorrow. 
    They went above and beyond in caring for our loss and the care for us through this time. 

  • 5 Vic Blake 2nd Dec 2022

    A very kind and understanding approach at all times

  • 5 Steve Beresford 28th Nov 2022

    Completely professional service from Peter and Nichola, would highly recommend. 

  • 5 Graham Eastwell 7th Nov 2022

    Very professional service, nothing was too much trouble.

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

Paul Mitchell 2nd Mar 2023

They are a professional team in all ways.

Steve Jones 27th Feb 2023

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

Shirley Thurlow 26th Feb 2023

Very good and efficient. Would recommend 

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