Sherlock Funeral Service

268 reviews

Well established independent funeral directors in Dorking serving bereaved families during their time of need

Latest Verified Reviews

Mark Hazeltine 26th Oct 2024

Perfect

Peter Nobes 20th Oct 2024

Sherlock’s, our local funeral director,  provided us with a comprehensive, sensitive and sympathetic set of arrangements which completely removed the worry from an event that ... could easily have been anything but.  Many, many thanks. more

Gilly Phipps 15th Oct 2024

I was very impressed with the kindness shown to myself and  efficiency and dignity with which my darling Mum’s funeral arrangements were dealt with.  Thank you.  I w ... ouldn’t hesitate to recommend your services. 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

190 South Street
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 2ES

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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: 01306 776221

About Us

Stoneman Funeral Service purchased Sherlock and Sons Funeral Directors in Dorking in 2010. An established family business that has been serving the Community of Dorking for over 100 years. The two families now work closely together to provide a quality service to bereaved families in their time of need.

Sherlock Funeral Service believe that your loved one’s funeral should be individual to them, and they offer a wide choice of services which can be tailored to suit the needs, wishes and requirements of each bereaved family they serve.

They can support you through every aspect of planning and arranging a funeral, as well as guiding you through a range of memorial options to help preserve the memory of your loved one.

Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, Sherlock Funeral Service can help you plan the perfect farewell. You can choose from a range of coffins, including traditional hardwood, cardboard, wicker and bespoke designs. They also have a fleet of Jaguar hearses and limousines with matching number plates, which along with immaculate premises, staff and caring funeral directors make Sherlock Funeral Service a trusted provider of funerals in the Dorking area.

They are members of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and the National Society for Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), as well as the National Association of Memorial Masons.

Their Dorking funeral home is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Call Sherlock Funeral Service now to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Jean Frances   Quent

Jean Frances Quent

Mar 2025 - Jun 1945

Lena   Fuller

Lena Fuller

Jun 1938 - Mar 2025

Jean   Violet Layte

Jean Violet Layte

Jan 1930 - Mar 2025

Jane   Camp

Jane Camp

Mar 1932 - Mar 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Mark Hazeltine 26th Oct 2024

    Perfect

  • 5 Peter Nobes 20th Oct 2024

    Sherlock’s, our local funeral director,  provided us with a comprehensive, sensitive and sympathetic set of arrangements which completely removed the worry from an event that could easily have been anything but.  Many, many thanks.

  • 5 Gilly Phipps 15th Oct 2024

    I was very impressed with the kindness shown to myself and  efficiency and dignity with which my darling Mum’s funeral arrangements were dealt with.  Thank you.  I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your services.

  • 5 Rachel Gallagher 13th Oct 2024

    We were very happy with the whole process of funeral. We were treated with a lot of respect. 

  • 5 Vicky Barnett 1st Sep 2024

    Sherlocks were very helpful and ensured the day went exactly as we wanted.

  • 5 Sue Stepney 31st Aug 2024

    From our first meeting with the staff at Sherlock's, we could not have received better service. Their guidance and support was outstanding. They kept us updated at all times.Thankyou once again.

  • 5 Susan Harding 19th Aug 2024

    Very professional.
    Could not fault any of Sherlocks staff.

  • 5 Chris Baker 11th Aug 2024

    I wanted to use a local independent company for my mother's funeral and chose Sherlock Funeral Services after reading some excellent reviews. They provided a highly professional service, helping me through the process at a difficult time, when there's lots to organise. The staff were great and the funeral took place exactly to plan. Thanks very much to Angela, Maria, John and Matt for all your help.

    I would certainly recommend Sherlock Funeral Services to other families.

  • 5 Anna Allen 3rd Aug 2024

    From the moment Angela opened the door to us, and to the day of the funeral we can not express how wonderful you all were to us in our grief.
    You made it so smooth and took a lot of the stress away from us.

    Thank you all for your help. All your staff were amazing

  • 5 Matthew Barden 31st Jul 2024

    Kind, considerate, sympathetic, helpful. Went through all our options and gave us clear guidance. Would definitely recommend

  • 5 Janette Stephenson 28th Jul 2024

    They gave an excellent service, nothing was too much trouble and their attention to detail was first class! 

  • 5 Sue Hattan 22nd Jul 2024

    My Dad and I met with Angela after the death of his wife/my mum and she was professional and supportive from start to finish.

    She put us in contact with the Celebrant, Alison who we chose to meet, to discuss the order of service etc, in a relaxed cafe environment.

    Thank you to everyone who was involved in giving my Mum the send off she deserved.

  • 5 Andrew Masters 15th Jul 2024

    The whole experience could not have been smoother. Maria in the office had everything sorted and suggested the perfect Celebrant in Lum'Rhin. The Gentlemen were impeccable and unfazed by the massive road closures from the diesel spill. A massive thank you to all involved.

  • 5 Paul Ockenden 14th Jul 2024

    Excellent and personal attention to detail made the whole experience go smoothly throughout the organising to the day of the funeral

  • 5 Joan Bird 12th Jul 2024

    I will be writing separately but you made the whole sad proceedings run like clockwork and we were in such good hands. Your staff are kind, courteous, informed and so helpful at a very difficult time. I see hold thoroughly recommend them

  • 5 Jill Gadd 17th Jun 2024

    Respectful from start to finish. Prompt replies to queries, but did not feel hurried.
    Sensitive staff at the premises
    The team of men at the service did a professional and efficient job.
    Rev Virginia Smith outstanding.

  • 5 Maureen Cole 15th Jun 2024

    Angela and her team at Sherlocks Funeral Service were very kind and caring and did everything possible to make the day stress free.

  • 5 Lindsey Roderick 14th Jun 2024

    We had the most wonderful empathetic service from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble and no question too stupid. We were so pleased we used Sherlocks.

  • 5 Lisa Bray 8th Jun 2024

    I cannot thank the team at Sherlocks enough.
    The service that they have provided to me over the last few weeks has been amazing with such  great care, respect,  and heart felt kindness. Their attention to detail has been second to none. 
    Nothing has been too much trouble and I would highly recommend them.  
    They certainly made a very difficult and sad time  for me a lot easier in taking care of everything so beautifully and professionally.  

  • 5 Sheila Budd 4th Jun 2024

    Kind and compassionate staff. Everything was dealt with calm and efficiently. There was a hiccup prior to the service by the late arrival of mother from care home, but everything was handled so well without drama. Thankyou everyone at Sherlocks 

  • 5 Andrew Varley 2nd Jun 2024

    I had to organise the funeral for my brother from Ireland but this was no issue - everything worked perfectly and easily. Sherlock really are the perfect “one stop shop” who liase with the Celebrant , Flower shop and crematorium. Making everything work seamlessly.   Thank you Sherlocks 

  • 5 Debbie Rochford 28th May 2024

    We received a fantastic service from Sherlocks for my wonderful late husband.

    They were very kind & dignified and informed us of all our options and requirements.

    His service was managed in the best possible way.

    I would like to thank everyone at Sherlocks. Especially Angela for all her help and for her choice of Celebrant Jay Howells. Who was the best person for the tribute to my husband Barry Dawson.

  • 5 Patricia Hand 27th May 2024

    Very supportive and faultless 

  • 5 Mark Rogerson 25th May 2024

    Can't fault Sherlock Funeral Service at all, they are excellent.

  • 5 Jane Harrison 24th May 2024

    Maria at Sherlock was extremely kind & helpful, we chose a beautiful bamboo coffin, the service sheet was proofed and reproofed until we were completely satisfied & the local florist they suggested provided beautiful flowers.  The celebrant Lum’Rhin worked closely with us to deliver a service which struck exactly the right note, suggested suitable ideas & provide bluebells at the crematorium!  The whole service could not have been better & was just as we had imagined.  Thank you.

Address
190 South Street
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 2ES

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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

Mark Hazeltine 26th Oct 2024

Perfect

Peter Nobes 20th Oct 2024

Sherlock’s, our local funeral director,  provided us with a comprehensive, sensitive and sympathetic set of arrangements which completely removed the worry from an event that ... could easily have been anything but.  Many, many thanks. more

Gilly Phipps 15th Oct 2024

I was very impressed with the kindness shown to myself and  efficiency and dignity with which my darling Mum’s funeral arrangements were dealt with.  Thank you.  I w ... ouldn’t hesitate to recommend your services. more

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