Thornalley Funeral Services, Swaffham

229 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Pamela Coe 18th Apr 2021

Thank you for you help the service was amazing and to everything that was wanted right down to the finer detail. Thank you again

Kathleen Kittle 18th Apr 2021

& Chapman & Thornalley Funeral Services offered a very kind, thoughtful and good service at a very distressing time after the death of Joyce Kittle. They offered an excellent package which was very good and arranged everything for us. Thank you for such a lovely & caring service delicately handled. We so appreciated this service. Thank you so much.

John Phillipson 15th Apr 2021

Professional with a human touch. Chapmans & Thornalley Funeral Services did June proud.

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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 Pamela Coe 18th Apr 2021

    Thank you for you help the service was amazing and to everything that was wanted right down to the finer detail. Thank you again

  • 5 Kathleen Kittle 18th Apr 2021

    & Chapman & Thornalley Funeral Services offered a very kind, thoughtful and good service at a very distressing time after the death of Joyce Kittle. They offered an excellent package which was very good and arranged everything for us. Thank you for such a lovely & caring service delicately handled. We so appreciated this service. Thank you so much.

  • 5 John Phillipson 15th Apr 2021

    Professional with a human touch. Chapmans & Thornalley Funeral Services did June proud.

  • 5 Lynette Spalding 10th Apr 2021

    Faultless, compassionate service

  • 4 Sheila Mathias 3rd Apr 2021

    Everything was dealt with kindly and efficiently, which made the process much easier for the family at a difficult time.

  • 5 Frances Begg 26th Mar 2021

    Excellent service throughout. Cannot fault any if it and after care also. 
    Over many yummy family have always ways been extremely pleased with their service. 

  • 5 Michael Bull 19th Mar 2021

    From start to finish the staff were helpful and caring. Everything was completed efficiently and with compassion. 

  • 5 Tim Palmer 14th Mar 2021

    I received excellent service 

  • 5 Sara Cheney 14th Mar 2021

    We, as a family where very well looked after. It felt personal and a lot kindness at a sad time. 

  • 5 David Fleming 14th Mar 2021

    Nichola was a lovely lady kind thoughtful nothing was too much trouble.It was a difficult time but Nichola was very understanding and gently guided us through our options.Glad we used them to look after our father

  • 5 Freya Dyer 11th Mar 2021

    Very helpful with arranging my Uncles funeral Nothing was too much trouble and offered to help with as much or as little as we wanted.

  • 5 Darren Gibson 1st Mar 2021

    From the first point of contact with Nichola through to the service everything  was relaxed smooth and just perfect for what we wanted. Everyone involved was so helpful and professional. 
    During a difficult time the whole process was just perfect that’s the highest compliment I can give. 

  • 5 Karen Grahame 28th Feb 2021

    Such a hard time for all our family, a massive thank you for all the advice, guidance and support you have given us. 
    You made our Mother look beautiful, just like she always was. 
    We are so thankful, for your dedication and perfection. 
    Kind regards 
    Karen Grahame.

  • 5 Samantha Richardson 26th Feb 2021

    Lovely people to deal with

  • 5 Derek Stewart 22nd Feb 2021

    The whole team were caring and incredibly professional 

  • 5 Mark Eggleton 15th Feb 2021

    Really professional from the initial engagement through to the funeral itself.

  • 5 Ian Bradshaw 13th Feb 2021

    Even though it was late in the evening, my initial call was answered immediately and people arrived soon after to take my recently departed father to the chapel of rest. All of my dealings after this were with Nichola who was sympathetic, considerate, friendly but most importantly efficient in everything she had to do. This all made a difficult time much easier to cope with. I would recommend Chapmans & Thornalley Funeral Services.

  • 5 Julie Bodle 7th Feb 2021

    Mr Gaskin and the team were wonderful, kind and very caring , making a difficult day bearable.
    Nicola in the office is just so lovely and helped us in so many ways .
    Real empathy from the whole team.
    We thank you for making mums day precious.
    Julie , Steve and Fred 
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  • 5 Laura Tollit 5th Feb 2021

    The kindest most compassionate team. Nothing is too much trouble

  • 5 Ron Gullen 4th Feb 2021

    Friendly and professional down to the last detail, sadly this is the second time using them would definitely recommend

  • 5 Graham Atwood 22nd Jan 2021

    Excellent standard throughout. Peter was particularly patient and kind, and made a difficult time bearable.

  • 5 Kevin Lee 20th Jan 2021

    Sadly I've had to use the services of Chapmans & Thornalley FD Swaffham in May 2020 and January 2021 for two very close friends where I was the Executor. On both occasions I've found the office administration by Nickhola Carlyon and the management of the funeral on the day by Peter Chaphman as first class. Absolutely no detail however small was too much trouble for them to address. Prior to the second funeral Peter, visited the village were the deceased previously lived, to reconnoiter the location where the hearse would stop for two minutes before moving on to the funeral destination. I commend their kindness and professionalism to anyone needing the services of a funeral Director. Kevin Lee

  • 5 Karen Taylor 18th Jan 2021

    Very helpful and efficient, dealt with everything with kindness 

  • 5 Diane Ridgway 16th Jan 2021

    Helpful and considerate everything organised in a kind and personal way
    Many,many thanks to all at chapmans
    Regards dianne ridgway and Paul ridgway

  • 5 Richard Joyce 15th Jan 2021

    A very professional service from removal to the crematorium cannot fault them thank you for all your help.

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

Pamela Coe 18th Apr 2021

Thank you for you help the service was amazing and to everything that was wanted right down to the finer detail. Thank you again

Kathleen Kittle 18th Apr 2021

& Chapman & Thornalley Funeral Services offered a very kind, thoughtful and good service at a very distressing time after the death of Joyce Kittle. They offered an excellent package which was very good and arranged everything for us. Thank you for such a lovely & caring service delicately handled. We so appreciated this service. Thank you so much.

John Phillipson 15th Apr 2021

Professional with a human touch. Chapmans & Thornalley Funeral Services did June proud.

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