Littleproud & Son, Dereham

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Independent family run funeral director in Dereham, Norfolk providing families with a personal and caring funeral service for almost 80 years.

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

Cobbs Corner
South Green
Dereham
Norfolk
NR19 1PU

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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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

About Us

W.C. Littleproud & Son are independent and family run funeral directors in Dereham, Norfolk. Established in the 1930’s by the late William Charles Littleproud, the business is now run by Paul Littleproud, the 3rd generation of the family. Paul employs an experienced and dedicated team to ensure that your loved-one’s funeral will be held in a dignified and efficient manner, no matter what your wishes may be.

Littleproud and Sons, Dereham, has built up a reputation for the quality and dignity with which they carry out their funeral service. Paul and his team of professional staff are happy to organise a range of services from a basic simple funeral to a Victorian service with horse drawn hearse, a ‘green burial’ in a woodland cemetery or a non-religious service.


The funeral home in the quiet village of Dereham is just six miles from Bradenham, Watton and Swaffham. There is a peaceful chapel of rest where you can spend time with, and say goodbye to your loved one, and there is a mortuary on site.

Littleproud and Sons pride themselves on providing a personal and caring approach and ensure there is always a member of staff available to give advice. Their offices are open from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday with 24/7 phone support.

Please call W.C. Littleproud & Son in Dereham today to find out more about the services they provide, and to begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families emphasise the personal care and compassion they received, particularly mentioning staff members by name and describing how the team guided them through difficult decisions with patience and understanding at an emotionally fragile time.

Families frequently return to the smooth running of the funeral day itself, noting that arrangements were well-organised and carried through without disruption, which they found reassuring and appropriate.

Several families mention communication and availability throughout the process, describing how staff answered questions, explained procedures, and were accessible when concerns arose, which helped reduce stress during planning and after the service.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Edward Bales 23rd Jul 2025

    Excellent service ,  vey compassionate and attention to every detail.
    Thank you Paul and all your team.

  • 5 Tanya Wallington 22nd Jul 2025

    I highly recommend Littleproud and Son. They provided a fantastic service for my aunts funeral. They were very compassionate and caring and I really felt that the service was very personal. Their prices were very reasonable and they communicated well throughout the whole process. A fantastic funeral directors.

  • 5 Gwen Hopcroft 22nd Jul 2025

    Such an amazing team of supportive and empathetic people. 

    We recommend Littleprouds in Dereham and thank them all massively, especially Emily who was there when we needed extra support on several occasions. 


  • 5 Vanessa Kent 22nd Jul 2025

    A family company that provided a very personal service. Everything is seen to at what is a very emotional time. Their service is second to none and we would definitely recommend them.

  • 5 Edward Jordan 22nd Jul 2025

    Very satisfied with every aspect of their service.

  • 5 Diane Cooper 22nd Jul 2025

    An exemplary funeral director who are so professional and respectful but also provide the personal touch of kindness, understanding and patience that make them stand out as the absolute best. I couldn’t recommend them more highly . 

  • 5 Paul Lomax 22nd Jul 2025

    From when I first contacted Littleproud & Son they were so caring and thoughtful. This carried on throughout the process. This helped me as I felt my wife was in the hands of caring professionals.

  • 5 Terry Bowden 22nd Jul 2025

    Everything done too my wife's wishes, and I thank them for there there professional manner.
    Terry Bowden.

  • 5 Colin Sanders 22nd Jul 2025

    Thank you for the service you delivered, the respect you gave, and how you supported my mother throughout this hugely difficult time, it was hugely emotional for us all and you were there, again thank you. 

  • 5 Patrick Headdon 22nd Jul 2025

    Very professional and excellent customer service thank you.

  • 5 Karen Bridge 22nd Jul 2025

    Very happy with the service we received from Littleproud & Son. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend

  • 5 Stacy Bassett-Collins 22nd Jul 2025

    I can’t praise Littleproud enough, they are professional and show great respect and kindness at a very difficult time.

  • 5 Dorian Sibley 22nd Jul 2025

    From start to finish, Littleprouds are excellent. 
    I can’t recommend highly enough.

  • 5 Kirsti Crofts 22nd Jul 2025

    Absolutely wonderful. Paul and the team did my Mother proud!! Nicole the celebrant was top notch, can't recommend enough - they even indulged most of my alternative notions. Thank you most sincerely guys

  • 5 Adriaan Kraaijestein 22nd Jul 2025

    So supportive and understanding. I felt I was heard in my requests. 
    Absolutely lovely people and top professionals. 

  • 5 Nigel Kinsella 22nd Jul 2025

    Friendly and professional care throughout the whole process. Thank you for your support

  • 5 Joan Armstong 22nd Jul 2025

    Littleprouds - everyone there is so kind and caring and help you cope with everything - Love all you guys xoxo

  • 5 Stephen Kay 22nd Jul 2025

    Staff very pleasant and understanding of family needs and requests.
    The service was very good and catered for the family needs

  • 5 Caroline Stokes 2nd Mar 2025

    Thank you so much for your kind support.

  • 5 Marilyn Glover 19th Feb 2025

    The funeral went really well ,couldn’t have asked littleproud for  anything more,once again thanks to everyone envolved


  • 5 Glen Easter 13th Feb 2025

    Very professional from start to finish.nothing was too much trouble, they always answered all the phone calls .Very polite and smartly dressed ..

  • 5 Bob Clark 13th Feb 2025

    Very kind , compassionate and understanding at a difficult time. Thank you.

  • 5 Neil Cliff 12th Feb 2025

    Very helpful very available areal empathy with those who are having a very difficult time
    But hopefully you will sort out the venue people, that was the only mistake not your fault and frankly probably not noticed by anyone but Amy had set her mind on the funeral music and would have been unhappy that there was no Louis Armstrong

  • 5 Stephen Dack 12th Feb 2025

    The care and respect given by Paul and co was excellent. They helped sorting out everything quickly and efficiently as the arrangements were being done just before Christmas so thank you. I have attended other funerals where Paul has been and you can see how much he is respected and the excellent service he gives to everyone.

  • 5 Ian Doe 11th Feb 2025

    At a very difficult time, Littleprouds make things simple and easy whilst caring.

Address
Cobbs Corner
South Green
Dereham
Norfolk
NR19 1PU

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

Professional Standards

  • NAFD Member

    Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.

    What they do

    • Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
    • Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
    • Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
  • SAIF Member

    Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.

    What they do

    • Inspects businesses before granting membership
    • Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
    • Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong

Latest Verified Reviews

Edward Bales 23rd Jul 2025

Excellent service ,  vey compassionate and attention to every detail. Thank you Paul and all your team.

Tanya Wallington 22nd Jul 2025

I highly recommend Littleproud and Son. They provided a fantastic service for my aunts funeral. They were very compassionate and caring and I really felt that the service was very personal. Their prices were very reasonable and they communicated well throughout the whole process. A fantastic funeral directors.

Gwen Hopcroft 22nd Jul 2025

Such an amazing team of supportive and empathetic people.  We recommend Littleprouds in Dereham and thank them all massively, especially Emily who was there when we needed extra support on several occasions. 

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