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 Amanda Walker 11th Feb 2025

    Friendly service and couldn’t be more helpful. Thanks Paul and the team.

  • 5 Karen Shore 11th Feb 2025

    Perfect
    Thoughtful
    Exactly what mum would have wanted

  • 5 Andrew Howarth 11th Feb 2025

    An all round excellent service at a challenging time made very easy with excellent communication throughout. I can't think how Littleprouds could improve. Excellent.

  • 5 Paul Bloomfield 11th Feb 2025

    From the first phone call made to let Littleproud's know of Jesamine's passing the level of kindness, service  & detail has been absolutely outstanding. Truly amazing the care given to all my family & i. Thank you.

  • 5 Kathy Gray 11th Feb 2025

    I could not have asked more of Littleprouds. Tony’s funeral was everything I wanted it to be and Littleprouds played their part to perfection

  • 5 Gemma Everett 11th Feb 2025

    The most compassionate beautiful caring company.
    Nothing is too much.
    And support is second to none x

  • 5 Brian Davison 11th Feb 2025

    This is the third time my family and I have used funeral director littleproud & son, A lovely family business all staff very polite and most helpful, and My family would not hesitate to use them again. Regards. Brian Davison.

  • 5 Sylvia Thomas 11th Feb 2025

    Extremely good service from start to finish. Very helpful in ideas and guidance also explanation of the procedures. They laid George out beautifully. Seeing him so peaceful has helped my grieving.

  • 5 Sandra Barnes 11th Feb 2025

    They were very caring, professional and kind ,nothing was too much trouble, they guided us when we needed help.Would highly recommend

  • 5 Jonathan Tinsley 11th Feb 2025

    very helpful and compassionate

  • 5 Anthony Atkinson 5th Nov 2024





    everything was done in a hugely professional manner. The entire team were sympathetic and understanding and went through the process with quiet care.
    The actual funeral went extremely smoothly with a huge input from the celebrant. I cannot thank everyone enough for their kindness ,they were wonderful and I thank them and recommend them highly.



























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  • 5 Anna Chapman 3rd Nov 2024

    We thank Paul and his team for their professionalism and dedication throughout the arrangements for my brother’s funeral 

  • 5 Maxine Corder 31st Oct 2024

    I cannot speak highly enough of Littleproud & Son and their care, attention to detail, professionalism and true, heartfelt sympathy they showed me and my family. Paul and his staff were brilliant throughout my contact with them. From registering my husband’s death, arranging his funeral, the service itself and finally interring his ashes, they were absolutely perfect. Nothing was too much trouble and every contact I had with them was a positive experience. Our family has used their services for many years now and will continue to do so as their professional yet very personal touch is exactly what you need at a difficult time. Thank you to Paul Littleproud and all his staff. 

  • 5 Peter Wells 29th Oct 2024

    Very pleased with the service provided. Thank you.

  • 5 Melonie Baldwin 25th Oct 2024

    My family have used littleprouds for many years, as usual they provided excellent service . My mums funeral was perfect in every way . Thankyou Paul send your team 

  • 5 John Loveday 25th Oct 2024

    Very professional. Nothing was too much trouble. Organised everything for us. Provided contact details for excellent Funeral Celebrant Sue Clinch. Thank you.

  • 5 Carol Green 24th Oct 2024

    My self and my sons can't thank Paul enough for his guidance and care àfter losing Cliff . His attention to detail from himself and his staff to the way they looked after us made the whole process so much easier .Thankyou Paul.

  • 5 Katie Adams 24th Oct 2024

    At the saddest time, all staff were very caring and compassionate. Guiding us to make the correct informed decisions, discussing all the options available.

  • 5 Jayne Miller 24th Oct 2024

    I would recommend Littleproud.co.uk they provided good service

  • 5 Glynis White 24th Oct 2024

    Paul and all his staff helped us through this difficult time, they helped with all the things that needed to be organised and were very efficient and genuinely caring. 
    They were always at the end of the telephone and can't thank them enough for making this difficult time as easy as it could be.
    I have used the services of Littleproud and son before and would recommend to anyone just an efficient independent that shows genuine empathy.

  • 5 Joanne Barrell 24th Oct 2024

    Fantastic service at a very difficult time. All staff very professional and caring. Would highly recommend. 

  • 5 Andrew Allcroft 24th Oct 2024

    Littleproud & Son Dereham where kind, helpful, supportive and professional throughout the entire process.

  • 5 Jane Sheldrake 24th Oct 2024

    As with my dad three years before..Littleproud arranged everything from collection of body to the funeral requrements and service as I wished. Understanding. compassionate flexible and professional.

  • 5 Jackie Robinson 24th Oct 2024

    Littleproud’s were very helpful right from the first visit and made a very sad day go as smoothly as it could they also arranged for our flowers to be done and they were beautiful. 

  • 5 Samantha Eagling 24th Oct 2024

    The team at Littleproud were so professional and compassionate guiding us through some difficult and heartbreaking decisions. Their experience and guidance meant my dad’s service was perfect.

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

Amanda Walker 11th Feb 2025

Friendly service and couldn’t be more helpful. Thanks Paul and the team.

Karen Shore 11th Feb 2025

Perfect Thoughtful Exactly what mum would have wanted

Andrew Howarth 11th Feb 2025

An all round excellent service at a challenging time made very easy with excellent communication throughout. I can't think how Littleprouds could improve. Excellent.

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