Rosedale Funeral Home, Halesworth

159 reviews

An independent, family-run Funeral Directors in Halesworth, Suffolk, established in 2004 by husband and wife team Simon and Anne Beckett-Allen.

Latest Verified Reviews

Jane Bloomfield 2nd Apr 2025

My heart felt thanks goes to all the team at Rosedale at Beccles and Halesworth for their support, kindness and care in organising my husband Tony's funeral at this very difficul ... t time for me. The team on the day were excellent, everything ran smoothly the service was wonderful thanks to a dedicated and caring team of people. Thank you Faith for your kindness. Jane Bloomfield.  more

Norman George 31st Mar 2025

Rosedale provided an efficient and caring service.

John Baker 27th Mar 2025

Fiona and Faith at Rosedale’s went out of their way to make sure the whole process of arranging the funeral of my mother to be as simple as possible and stress free.  They lis ... tened to my preferences and just took everything onboard.  They provided contact details of organisations who are there to help, which I found most useful and actually went on to organise a fixed price Probate service, which was also brilliant!  I would also say that they provided us with a top rate celebrant for the service, she was superb.   I would, without hesitation, recommend Rosedales.   more

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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

Arcadia House, 19 Market Place
Halesworth
Suffolk
IP19 8BB

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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: 01983 219883

About Us

Rosedale Funeral Home is an independent family funeral directors, in Halesworth Norwich.

Established in 2004 and managed by husband and wife team Simon and Anne Beckett-Allen. Rosedale Funeral Home is renowned for producing a fitting tribute for your loved one, ensuring a high quality service and the best bereavement support during this difficult time.

Anne is one of the most highly qualified funeral directors in the country. Anne is a registered member of the British Institute of Funeral Directors, a qualified NAFD tutor and a trustee of the charity Nelson’s Journey.

Both Simon and Anne conduct funerals alongside their full time, fully qualified team. Funeral Arranger & Administrator Faith Ames is supported by a professional back of house team.

Rosedale’s compassionate staff are respectful, kind and sincere and offer an exceptional focus on people. They are caring and compassionate and are fully trained, professionals in their various roles.

Rosedale Funeral Home offers Bereavement Support Groups, which are free to attend and open to all, regardless of what funeral director you have used. Simba the Suffolk bereavement dog, is based at the Halesworth office, which is located within walking distance of several car parks and is away from the hustle and bustle of the main town centre. Their is a private chapel of rest for viewings on the ground floor.

Call Rosedale Funeral Home, Halesworth to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jane Bloomfield 2nd Apr 2025

    My heart felt thanks goes to all the team at Rosedale at Beccles and Halesworth for their support, kindness and care in organising my husband Tony's funeral at this very difficult time for me.

    The team on the day were excellent, everything ran smoothly the service was wonderful thanks to a dedicated and caring team of people.

    Thank you Faith for your kindness.

    Jane Bloomfield.





    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Jane, thank you for taking the time to leave us such lovely comments. I am so pleased we were able to give Tony the send off he deserved. He was a diamond and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Best Wishes, Faith
  • 5 Norman George 31st Mar 2025

    Rosedale provided an efficient and caring service.

    Faith Ames replied
    Thank you so much Norman for leaving a review, we greatly appreciate it. Best Wishes, Faith
  • 5 John Baker 27th Mar 2025

    Fiona and Faith at Rosedale’s went out of their way to make sure the whole process of arranging the funeral of my mother to be as simple as possible and stress free.  They listened to my preferences and just took everything onboard.  They provided contact details of organisations who are there to help, which I found most useful and actually went on to organise a fixed price Probate service, which was also brilliant!  I would also say that they provided us with a top rate celebrant for the service, she was superb.   I would, without hesitation, recommend Rosedales.  

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear John, on both mine and Fiona's behalf, thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are delighted that we were able to help and offer additional assistance where we could, we are pleased all was how you wished it to be for your dear mum. Kindest Regards, Faith and Fiona
  • 5 Enid Barritt 27th Mar 2025

    Thank you so much for making our extremely sad time saying goodbye to my so much loved dad ,grandad and husband to my mum the best it could possibly be 

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Enid and family, you are very welcome, we hope the service gave you all some comfort. Best Wishes, Faith
  • 5 Anne Roberts 25th Mar 2025

    Our whole experience with Rosedale was beyond our expectations. Faith was caring , understanding and extremely helpful in her guidance to me on how to arrange my husband’s funeral. She enabled us to put together a really personal and touching Service and made the whole experience a lot easier to bear. I cannot recommend Rosedale enough. 

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Anne and family, It was our honour to guide you through this difficult time and help you put together a service which truly reflected Owen's life and what he means to you all. The personal touches you were able to incorporate were perfect. He would be so proud of you all. Thank you for your kind words, and if we can be of any assistance moving forward, please don't hesitate to get in touch. Warm Regards, Faith and the team.
  • 5 Sadie Shield 25th Mar 2025

    Kind, helpful and efficient.

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear sadie, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. It is much appreciated. Kind Regards Faith
  • 5 Malcolm Kingston 25th Mar 2025

    No complaints at all
    Faith and Fiona did a very efficient and caring funeral and the staff on the day also carried out their job excellently also
    Thanks Again
    Malcolm Kingston

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Malcolm, Thank you once again for choosing Rosedale to help with this difficult and sad occasion. Joan was a very special lady, and we feel so privileged to have been asked to help you plan the fitting service you did for her. I hope it gave you some comfort. Best Wishes, Faith, Fiona and the team.
  • 5 Wayne Shimmon 28th Jan 2025

    Faith at Rosedale has been absolutely amazing at organising the funeral for my father. Extremely friendly, honest and caring service from start to finish. I cannot thank Faith enough for her support during a very sad time. Rosedale is very fortunate to have Faith as part of their team. 

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Wayne and family, wow, what can I say! Thank you so much for choosing Rosedale and allowing me to help you put together a service which was totally fitting for your dear dad. You all did him proud. Best wishes and take care, Faith
  • 5 Paul Potts 27th Jan 2025

    Everything was perfect and ran very smoothly, from start to finish. Keven and his team, were amazing. I simply can't find the right words to express my gratitude for their professionalism on the day. Thanks

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Paul and family, thank you so much for your kind words which will be shared with Keven and all the team concerned. You planned a perfect day for Pat filled with love, and she would have been so proud of you all. I'm grateful I met her. She was a very special lady. I hope the service gave you all some comfort. Best wishes and take care, Faith
  • 5 Peter Melvin 25th Jan 2025

    The planning and carrying out of the arrangements went splendidly.

    Thank you Faith for your patience help and guidance in difficult circumstances.
    Thank you Kevin and the team for exemplary turnout and carrying out of your participation on the day.

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Peter, thank you so much for your kind words and for entrusting the arrangements to myself and the Rosedale team. I hope the service gave you some comfort. Best Wishes, Faith
  • 5 Doug Mizon 24th Jan 2025

    Unattended direct cremation but all administration was excellent. Thank you, Faith.

    Faith Ames replied
    Thank you so much Doug, it was our privilege to assist at this sad time. Kind Regards, Faith
  • 5 Martin Swinley 24th Jan 2025

    100% attentive and efficient. Couldn't have been better.

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Martin, thank you for taking the time to leave a review, it is appreciated. Kind Regards, Faith
  • 5 Maria Hurren 24th Jan 2025

    Faith was fantastic from start to finish, funeral was spot on and well organised. So supportive during one of the most darkest times in my own and families lives.

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Maria and family, thank you for choosing Rosedale to look after your beloved Mark. We are so pleased we were able to meet all of your expectations in regard to the arrangements. I really hope that the service gave you all some comfort at this difficult time. Best Wishes, Faith
  • 5 Adrian Mayhew 24th Jan 2025

    Handled with utmost professionalism, respect, care and compassion from beginning to end. 

    Faith Ames replied
    Thank you so much Adrian for leaving such a lovely review, it was an honour to help you put together a truly fitting funeral for your dear mum. She would be so proud I'm sure. Best Wishes, Faith
  • 5 Paul Marfleet 24th Jan 2025

    I cannot recommend Rosedale and Faith, in particular, highly enough. My every need was met with patience, professionalism, empathy, kindness and efficiency. Thank you, Faith and your team.

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Paul, thank you so much for your kind words. I feel so privileged to have met Caroline, and to have been asked to help her plan her goodbye to you all. She was such a special lady, and she leaves a huge legacy behind. She will remain forever in so many people's hearts. Best Wishes, Faith and team.
  • 5 Peter and Georgie Grout 13th Dec 2024

    Excellent service from Faith. Our thanks for her help,kindness and patience. A last minute request for a limousine was quickly arranged. Steve went above and beyond to ensure the pick up from home went smoothly.

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Georgie and Peter, thank you so much for your kind words. I'm glad we were able to accommodate your wishes, we always do our best. It was our privilege to look after you all at this difficult time. Kind
    Regards, Faith
  • 5 Francis Begbie 11th Dec 2024

    During one of the most difficult times in our lives, Rosedale Funeral Home, especially Faith at their Halesworth branch, provided exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism. From the first phone meeting to the final arrangements, their staff went above and beyond to ensure every detail was handled with thoughtfulness and respect. They guided us through the process with grace, offering clear communication and genuine kindness.

    The team was incredibly attentive to our needs, customising the service to reflect the unique personality of our Nanna. Their sensitivity and understanding brought us comfort during such a challenging time.

    We are deeply grateful for the support and care provided by Faith and the entire Rosedale team, and highly recommend their services to anyone seeking thoughtful and compassionate guidance in their time of need. Thank you for helping us honour our Nanna in such a beautiful way.

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Olivia, thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review for us. This means the world to myself and our team and I will share this with them all. You and your family are a credit to her and it was evident what she meant to you especially, as so much thought and detail went into the arrangements including the poem you penned for her. I'm so pleased we were able to meet your expectations and help you put together the service your Nanna deserved. She truly was a special lady. Best wishes and take care, Faith and all the team at Rosedale.
  • 5 Andrew Beddoes 29th Nov 2024

    very good and understanding and polite lovely staff

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Andrew and family, thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review. Best Wishes, Faith
  • 5 Hayden Boocock 25th Nov 2024

    From start to finish Faith & her team were a pleasure to deal with. We would highly Recommend Rosedale for anyone in need of there services.

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Hayden, Rowland and family. It was an absolute honour to look after the arrangements for your dear dad and to support you all through this sad time. I feel so privileged to have met your dad and help you all put together the funeral he would have wished for. I hope the service gave you some comfort knowing he and mum are now reunited. Thank you for choosing Rosedale. Best Wishes, faith
  • 5 Sheila de Kretser 25th Nov 2024

    We were very satisfied with the service provided to us by Rosedale Funeral Home in respect of my fathers’ recent funeral. They were helpful, communicative, supportive, and efficient, exactly what you need at what is a challenging time. They provided a very personal touch, and we would be very happy to recommend them to anyone based on our experience.

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Toby, Sheila and family, thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing Rosedale to look after your father's funeral arrangements. I'm so pleased you and the family were satisfied with everything. It was an honour to help you at this difficult time. Kind Regards, Faith
  • 5 Julia Ladds 25th Nov 2024

    We have used Rosedale Funeral Home on two occasions now and found them to be very empathetic, kind and highly efficient. Nothing was too much trouble and we would recommend them highly. 

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Julia, thank you for once again choosing to entrust the arrangements for your dear mum to ourselves and for taking the time to leave a review. Your kind words are greatly appreciated. Best Wishes, Faith
  • 5 Joy Sinclair 1st Nov 2024

    Made all the adjustments we requested which were possible.

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Joy, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Kind Regards, Faith
  • 5 Catherine Baker 1st Nov 2024

    Kind , compassionate, helpful and supportive.
    Thank you Faith , and the wonderful team at Rosedale for everything you did for my beloved uncle with such respect and dignity.

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Catherine, thank you for entrusting the arrangements for Charlie to myself, Fiona and the team. I was so glad to hear that Charlie would have loved it! I hope the service gave you some comfort. Best Wishes, Faith
  • 5 Barbara Jerrey 1st Nov 2024

    As per our letter written to you thanking you for your service.

    Faith Ames replied
    Thank you so much Barbara and Nigel for choosing Rosedale to look after the arrangements for your dear Aunt Joan. It was our privilege. Kind Regards, Faith.
  • 5 Yvonne King 13th Oct 2024

    My gratitude to Rosedale staff in Halesworth who treated me with
    extreme sensitivity and kindness while providing an excellent professional service at a very difficult time.

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Yvonne, It was an honour to support you at this difficult time. Thank you for choosing Rosedale to look after the arrangements for your dear Geoff. Best Wishes, Faith and all the team.

Address
Arcadia House, 19 Market Place
Halesworth
Suffolk
IP19 8BB

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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

Jane Bloomfield 2nd Apr 2025

My heart felt thanks goes to all the team at Rosedale at Beccles and Halesworth for their support, kindness and care in organising my husband Tony's funeral at this very difficul ... t time for me. The team on the day were excellent, everything ran smoothly the service was wonderful thanks to a dedicated and caring team of people. Thank you Faith for your kindness. Jane Bloomfield.  more

Norman George 31st Mar 2025

Rosedale provided an efficient and caring service.

John Baker 27th Mar 2025

Fiona and Faith at Rosedale’s went out of their way to make sure the whole process of arranging the funeral of my mother to be as simple as possible and stress free.  They lis ... tened to my preferences and just took everything onboard.  They provided contact details of organisations who are there to help, which I found most useful and actually went on to organise a fixed price Probate service, which was also brilliant!  I would also say that they provided us with a top rate celebrant for the service, she was superb.   I would, without hesitation, recommend Rosedales.   more

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