Thornalley Funeral Services, Swaffham

229 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

James Foster 6th Nov 2022

Thanks to Peter, Nichola and the team for putting together a lovely service for Caroline last week. Extremely gentle, thoughtful people. Would thoroughly recommend them.

Tracie Murphy 1st Nov 2022

Thornalley were wonderful , they took care of my husband terry with love , respect and dignity, and also myself , his funeral was everything I wanted it to be for him , I cannot thank them enough , Nicola is a wonderful lady as are all the lovely people there , I would highly recommend thornalley to take care of the ones we loved the most and have sadly lost . 

Josephine Coote-Gray 24th Oct 2022

We moved to Norfolk just 2 yrs ago to begin to start our retirement. My husband was a fit, healthy 58 years old yet diagnosed with cancer early this year and it was so aggressive he died in September. Everything was such a shock and unexpected so we had no knowledge of funeral directors at all. My daughter found Thornallys on internet search and we read the reviews which were comforting. From the moment Peter arrived immaculately presented with an assuring, kind, authoritative attitude, I just knew it was the right choice. In the darkest times you need to know that your loved one is being looked after and respected. Nothing but praise for both Peter and Nichola who were so kind, comforting and welcoming of whole family with many visits without ever overstepping the mark, takes some doing in my opinion. They just know how to approach and comfort people. Wonderful,special,good people. Thank you Peter, Nichola and Thornallys for looking after my husband and making the send off as good as it could possibly be.

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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 James Foster 6th Nov 2022

    Thanks to Peter, Nichola and the team for putting together a lovely service for Caroline last week. Extremely gentle, thoughtful people. Would thoroughly recommend them.

  • 5 Tracie Murphy 1st Nov 2022

    Thornalley were wonderful
    , they took care of my husband terry with love , respect and dignity, and also myself , his funeral was everything I wanted it to be for him , I cannot thank them enough , Nicola is a wonderful lady as are all the lovely people there , I would highly recommend thornalley to take care of the ones we loved the most and have sadly lost . 

  • 5 Josephine Coote-Gray 24th Oct 2022

    We moved to Norfolk just 2 yrs ago to begin to start our retirement. My husband was a fit, healthy 58 years old yet diagnosed with cancer early this year and it was so aggressive he died in September. Everything was such a shock and unexpected so we had no knowledge of funeral directors at all. My daughter found Thornallys on internet search and we read the reviews which were comforting. From the moment Peter arrived immaculately presented with an assuring, kind, authoritative attitude, I just knew it was the right choice. In the darkest times you need to know that your loved one is being looked after and respected. Nothing but praise for both Peter and Nichola who were so kind, comforting and welcoming of whole family with many visits without ever overstepping the mark, takes some doing in my opinion. They just know how to approach and comfort people. Wonderful,special,good people. Thank you Peter, Nichola and Thornallys for looking after my husband and making the send off as good as it could possibly be.

  • 5 Carol Gentle 16th Oct 2022

    Thank you very much for an excellent service.

  • 5 Vera Pearson 10th Oct 2022

    Peter and Nicola couldn’t have been more kind and helpful and the funeral was arranged beautifully.

  • 5 Kellie Prescott 6th Oct 2022

    I have been very happy with the service my family have received from the swaffham branch. 
    Peter and Nichola have been so kind and professional  
    We live 110 miles away and they made it so much more easier to help with arrangements and i was touched by the continuity of the contact with Peter and Nichola right up to the service and even aftercare afterwards. Strongly recommend this lovely family run business. 

  • 5 Dilys Moulton 3rd Oct 2022

    Nichola was kind supportive informative helpful thoughtful organised reassuring and strong. I would highly recommend Thornalley Funeral Services their attention to detail was outstanding. 

  • 5 Mariko Kazer 27th Aug 2022

    Friendly, caring and attention to detail, everything carried through perfectly. Thornalley is highly recommended.

  • 5 Caitlin Bonus 8th Aug 2022

    I can’t thank Chapmans & Thornalley Funeral Services enough for looking after my beautiful baby sister, myself & family! 
    Nichola was amazing! I can’t praise her enough! She was always there for us all, nothing was too much. She was just a dream and I could not have done this all without her!
    The care my sister received was so gentle & respectful, Peter and Nichola did their upmost to get her settled and cosy for a viewing that was sensitive to her & us as a family. It was beautiful, comforting & gave us lots of peace!
    Dean was also lovely!
    Thank you so much for making the worse situation a peaceful one! 
    - Caitlin & Family 

  • 4 David Mee 7th Aug 2022

    Very professional and discreet. Would recommend their service to everyone 

  • 5 Antony Cornwell 29th Jul 2022

    Excellent and thoughtful service from the first moment we spoke to them .Everything was done professionally and they kept in touch all the time to make sure we was happy

  • 5 Penny Mortimer 25th Jul 2022

    Very understanding very helpful

  • 5 Richard Bilverstone 23rd Jul 2022

    Thank you so much for making mums farewell as special as can be very much appreciated. Nicola and Peter u are both amazing nothing was too much for you and without you mums farewell wouldn't have been what it was. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

  • 5 Andrew Kimmins 22nd Jul 2022

    Very nice people, very professional,
    Gave excellent guidance on what to do and were to go,treated my 86 year old farther well and never rushed him.

  • 5 Philip Stickland 17th Jul 2022

    I cannot fault the service we received from Peter and his team at Chapmans & Thornalley Funeral Services. Their coordination with the church, florist and cemetery made a difficult day go very smoothly. Thank you.

  • 5 Julie Snell 30th Jun 2022

    Extremely pleased with the service provided. Very helpful with every step of the process.

  • 5 Teresa Nicholls 24th Jun 2022

    Professional kind careing, gentle and VERY supportive, could not have been better.

  • 5 Hayley Parnham 20th Jun 2022

    Brilliant very personal and very committed

  • 5 Liz Cunningham 16th Jun 2022

    So professional and caring. 

  • 5 Jane Hardy 4th Jun 2022

    The funeral director and team did a great job. Good communication at a difficult time and on the day of burial when there was an unexpected hitch a very professional approach which was the result of good communication with clergy as well

  • 5 Jeremy Darby 21st May 2022

    We were extremely satisfied with the services provided by Peter, Nichola and their team.
    We thank them and are very happy to recommend them to anyone!

  • 5 Rosemary Tartt 30th Apr 2022

    Excellent professional and thoughtful service throughout

  • 5 Eileen Patrick 16th Apr 2022

    From the start to the funeral was very professionally done.

    Peter and staff wonderful, so was Janet the celebrant.

    Service what we wanted. Light hearted.

    I'm sure my brother Johnny would have been pleased.

    Thankyou to everyone.

  • 5 Christine Buckle 11th Apr 2022

    Simply marvellous. My daughters and I can’t thank them enough for their kindness and care. 

  • 5 Angela Simpson 10th Apr 2022

    Nicola and Peter were simply wonderful. Compassionate and kind, so caring. Thank you both so much.

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

James Foster 6th Nov 2022

Thanks to Peter, Nichola and the team for putting together a lovely service for Caroline last week. Extremely gentle, thoughtful people. Would thoroughly recommend them.

Tracie Murphy 1st Nov 2022

Thornalley were wonderful , they took care of my husband terry with love , respect and dignity, and also myself , his funeral was everything I wanted it to be for him , I cannot thank them enough , Nicola is a wonderful lady as are all the lovely people there , I would highly recommend thornalley to take care of the ones we loved the most and have sadly lost . 

Josephine Coote-Gray 24th Oct 2022

We moved to Norfolk just 2 yrs ago to begin to start our retirement. My husband was a fit, healthy 58 years old yet diagnosed with cancer early this year and it was so aggressive he died in September. Everything was such a shock and unexpected so we had no knowledge of funeral directors at all. My daughter found Thornallys on internet search and we read the reviews which were comforting. From the moment Peter arrived immaculately presented with an assuring, kind, authoritative attitude, I just knew it was the right choice. In the darkest times you need to know that your loved one is being looked after and respected. Nothing but praise for both Peter and Nichola who were so kind, comforting and welcoming of whole family with many visits without ever overstepping the mark, takes some doing in my opinion. They just know how to approach and comfort people. Wonderful,special,good people. Thank you Peter, Nichola and Thornallys for looking after my husband and making the send off as good as it could possibly be.

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