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 Tracey Rae 24th Oct 2024

    Very personal from start to finish .100% professional. A special mention to Joe what an amazing young man you are thank you so much. 

  • 5 Brenda Thacker 23rd Oct 2024

    Found everything and everybody very caring and helpful throughout the very sad time.

  • 5 Pauline Drury 23rd Oct 2024

    Julie was very compassionate helpful and caring. She and the team helped make the day go smoothly and without any unnecessary stress.
    Everything flowed  with ease and all joined up well. She immediately allayed any concerns and worries I had about every aspect.

  • 5 Elizabeth Smith 23rd Oct 2024

    Myself and my children were extremely pleased with the support, standard of care and kindness, we  receive after my husband’s death. Also the professional way the funeral was conducted.

  • 5 Debbie Sandford 23rd Oct 2024

    Paul and his team are very sympathetic , professional and efficient . They take care of everything and leave you feeling reassured . Nothing was too much trouble . I would highly recommend their services . 

  • 5 Hilary Williams 23rd Oct 2024

    Thank you for you compassion,kindness and excellent practical assistance. 

  • 5 Michael Hemmings 23rd Oct 2024

    Service was excellent and very helpful 

  • 5 Michael Kaizik 23rd Oct 2024

    Very professional service and would definitely recommend 

  • 5 Mark Collier 23rd Oct 2024

    Thank you Paul for all you do for all families

  • 5 Steven Futter 23rd Oct 2024

    Very friendly and helpful

  • 5 Jacqueline Woodhouse 23rd Oct 2024

    Paul, as always, is compassionate and knowledgeable 

  • 5 Barry Lloyd 23rd Oct 2024

    We've used Littleproud a couple of times and I can thoroughly recommend them, a very good service at a difficult time.

  • 5 Gloria Cooper 23rd Oct 2024

    Everything was handled with empathy and respect for my wonderful husband. I would highly recommend them. 

  • 5 John Fentiman 23rd Oct 2024

    Very professional I would definitely recommend.

  • 5 Patrcia Marsh 23rd Oct 2024

    It couldn't have been handled any better. Excellent.

  • 5 John Grimwood 6th Dec 2023

    Everything was first class

  • 5 Vincent Johnson 3rd Dec 2023

    A very professional family firm, who effortlessly gave a 5 star service from start to finish. Everything was organised to a very high standard and I thoroughly recommend Littleproud & Son.

  • 5 Lee Catton 3rd Dec 2023

    I found Littleproud & Son to be conscientious and caring to all our needs when my mother passed away recently. This was the 4th family funeral they have organised for us over the last 20 years and nothing was too much trouble. I'm sure being a small family firm makes all the difference. They also recommended the celebrant who was equally exemplary. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them. Thank you Paul, Sarah and all the staff.

  • 5 Kelvin Palmer 1st Dec 2023

    Very efficient and compassionate service from start to finish.

  • 5 Freda Thompson 1st Dec 2023

    Trusted team who offer the very best in funeral care. Family funeral directors who look after your family. We could not have asked for better care and attention to detail is paramount.

  • 5 Jackie Francis 1st Dec 2023

    Excellent service at time of need

  • 5 Jenny Affleck 1st Dec 2023

    From start to finish, Julie at Littleprouds in Dereham was efficient and professional but also kind and friendly. She took time to listen to what we wanted for mum and took all the strain away at a very difficult time.
    I would highly recommend Littleprouds and Julue in particular. 
    Jenny Affleck

  • 5 Val Postle 30th Nov 2023

    very smart, professional and extremely kind to the family

  • 5 Caroline Baxter 30th Nov 2023

    Very caring and professional. Took away a lot of the pain and stress. Would definitely recommend. Thankyou to Adrian and the team.

  • 5 Ann Pyle 30th Nov 2023

    Our family and I have nothing but praise for the manner in which Littleproud and Son arranged the formalities of my late husband’s funeral. Led by Paul Littleproud, all the important details were dealt with by Paul and his staff in a most dignified, sympathetic,  understanding and efficient way leaving us all feeling very consoled that we were doing our best for a dearly loved husband, father and grandfather. No request or question was too small or too much trouble. Friends and family members who attended the Cremation, and the Celebration of Life Service which followed, were most impressed by how beautifully both were organised. We are very pleased to recommend Littleproud and Son and offer them our most sincere thanks.

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

Tracey Rae 24th Oct 2024

Very personal from start to finish .100% professional. A special mention to Joe what an amazing young man you are thank you so much. 

Brenda Thacker 23rd Oct 2024

Found everything and everybody very caring and helpful throughout the very sad time.

Pauline Drury 23rd Oct 2024

Julie was very compassionate helpful and caring. She and the team helped make the day go smoothly and without any unnecessary stress. Everything flowed  with ease and all joined up well. She immediately allayed any concerns and worries I had about every aspect.

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