Thornalley Funeral Services, Swaffham

229 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Cheryl Morrison 30th Sep 2021

Heartfelt thanks to all at Chapmans & Thornalley for their professionalism and caring manner when dealing with Mum’s Funeral Service. Trying to arrange it from South Africa was made simple by their lovely staff. I am most grateful for this. Thank you. Cheryl Morrison 

Joanna Helstern 5th Sep 2021

We have been so impressed with the service provided. All involved couldn't be more helpful and considerate of our feelings and whatever we asked for they made happen. Everything was just perfect for our father on the day of his funeral.

Ann Pitt 3rd Sep 2021

Their services were carried out in friendly and professional manner ,and we were contacted on every step,I would not hesitate to recommend 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

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 Cheryl Morrison 30th Sep 2021

    Heartfelt thanks to all at Chapmans & Thornalley for their professionalism and caring manner when dealing with Mum’s Funeral Service. Trying to arrange it from South Africa was made simple by their lovely staff. I am most grateful for this. Thank you. Cheryl Morrison 

  • 5 Joanna Helstern 5th Sep 2021

    We have been so impressed with the service provided. All involved couldn't be more helpful and considerate of our feelings and whatever we asked for they made happen. Everything was just perfect for our father on the day of his funeral.

  • 5 Ann Pitt 3rd Sep 2021

    Their services were carried out in friendly and professional manner ,and we were contacted on every step,I would not hesitate to recommend them .

  • 5 Joanne Bradbury 23rd Aug 2021

    Very impressed with their service, guided me through everything I needed to do and made the whole process much easier to deal with. On the day treated my late father with dignity and respect, Peter has such a calming manner and we felt looked after at all times.

  • 5 Danniella Downer 23rd Aug 2021

    Lovely service.

  • 5 Patrick Littlehales 15th Aug 2021

    All went very smoothly thanks

  • 5 Tara Larkin 9th Aug 2021

    Such a professional, friendly, supportive and respectful funeral directors. Thank you. 

  • 5 Stephen Pitkethly 9th Aug 2021

    Professional and sensitive in every way. Thank you.

  • 4 Robert Pruden 9th Aug 2021

    Very kind , helpful and supportive at all times, thank you.

  • 5 Paula O'Grady 31st Jul 2021

    Fantastic company would highly recommend them. Peter supported us through all the difficult steps and made it a pleasurable process. 

  • 5 Laurence Wright 16th Jul 2021

    Everything was handled very professionally by all staff. Peter was very helpful from day one. Many thanks to all staff who were involved nothing was to much trouble. We were able to contact them if and when needed. Kind Regards Laurence and Matthew.

  • 5 Irene Porter 11th Jul 2021

    I am lost for words to say how much you all did for me and my daughters.the whole procedure was so thoughtful and kind.the Funeral was far above what I thought it would be.the attention to detail was above and beyond anything I expected.conducted with such dignity.Peter and Nichols were like family.you all deserve the highest praise.Thank you all for making a very bad time bearable.my sincerest thanks.Renee porter

  • 5 Ann Ford 11th Jul 2021

    Respectfull,Helpful,Friendly Service

  • 5 Peter Turner 10th Jul 2021

    At this difficult time and first time for myself, to look after someone's affairs & estate, i needed as much help and guidance as possible. Peter looked after us really well, checked up on us regularly without intrusion. On the day everything went smoothly. We would like to thank all staff but especially Peter, for their support, really professional approach through out, kindness & empathy. Will recommended them to everyone

  • 5 Jean McBain 2nd Jul 2021

    The family were very satisfied with every aspect of the process. All those we dealt with were professional, courteous, showed great empathy and could not have done more to help in any way.
    I would recommend them to anyone with absolute confidence. Thankyou.

  • 5 Elizabeth Craig 27th Jun 2021

    Everything was done with complete sympathy and understanding for us all as a family.

  • 5 Edna Hampshire 18th Jun 2021

    After losing my husband just recently I felt lost and alone.
    I knew the arrangements for the funeral had to be made,this is when I contacted Chapmans & Thornalley I cannot recommend them highly enough .They are the most compassionate,kind hearted and professional people to help you through this most difficult time.

  • 5 Susan Kerridge 4th Jun 2021

    Thank you for excellent arrangements. Your kindness and consideration was very much appreciated.A lovely service.

  • 5 Zena Elsey 31st May 2021

    So caring and thoughtful

  • 5 Roger Abernathy 22nd May 2021

    I want to thank Peter he was outstanding in everything he did for me. If I needed an answer he was there and immediately gave it to me. In fact a lot of the people who attended said what a wonderful service. It was all down to Peter and all that help him. I am really pleased with everything. I will always recommend your funeral Home. Thank You Roger (Abe ) Abernathy.

  • 5 Helen Head 18th May 2021

    Our family appreciated and were very happy with the services provided by Thornalley at the Swaffham branch.All of our wishes regarding our darling mother Zelma were met with professionalism and great kindness by all the staff.We would especially like to thank Nichola for her preparation and care to mum ready for our visit in the chapel of rest.Mum looked lovely and this made a difficult time for us more bearable.Thankyou for your care and support.My sisters and I  would whole heartedly recommend Thornalley to other family members and friends when the need arises. Helen Janice Caroline

  • 5 Kathryn Stenning 14th May 2021

    We found the staff, especially Peter, very helpful and caring. Nothing was too much trouble and they made a difficult and sad time easier for us to cope with.

  • 5 Joseph Calleja 2nd May 2021

    I was very pleased that I came to Chapmans & Thornalley.The service was excellent.As I see it,it`s a very difficult and rather delicate profession but the service went very well. Kind Regards. J.Calleja.

  • 5 Kathleen Monahan 1st May 2021

    Very pleased with the service provided. Very professional & helpful.

  • 5 Denise Dowd 20th Apr 2021

    I have nothing but good to say about Peter and his Team for the wonderful service we received for my Dad's Funeral on 16 April. From the very first Meeting to the actual Service everything was done in a professional and respectful manner and am so glad that we entrusted them to carry it out for us. Thank you again Peter, despite being a very sad day for us you along with the Celebrant Janet made it so special. God Bless you.

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

Cheryl Morrison 30th Sep 2021

Heartfelt thanks to all at Chapmans & Thornalley for their professionalism and caring manner when dealing with Mum’s Funeral Service. Trying to arrange it from South Africa was made simple by their lovely staff. I am most grateful for this. Thank you. Cheryl Morrison 

Joanna Helstern 5th Sep 2021

We have been so impressed with the service provided. All involved couldn't be more helpful and considerate of our feelings and whatever we asked for they made happen. Everything was just perfect for our father on the day of his funeral.

Ann Pitt 3rd Sep 2021

Their services were carried out in friendly and professional manner ,and we were contacted on every step,I would not hesitate to recommend them .

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