Rosedale Funeral Home, Diss

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We are an independent, family-run Funeral Directors in Diss, Norfolk

Latest Verified Reviews

Robert Corbet 9th Jul 2025

Christian was able to set up everything I needed to plan the day. Such a tremendous help in difficult times

Tracey Calladine 9th Jul 2025

Charmaine and the Team made this sad occasion easier to cope with regarding the arrangements. Everything we asked for was done and delivered with care and complete compassion. On t ... he day they were so professional and caring. Honestly I cannot recommend Rosedale enough for all they did and for their support. more

James Flatman 6th Jul 2025

I can't thank charmaine&rosedale enough for the care shown to Diane after her sudden death. Also for looking after all the funeral arrangements. Nothing was to much trouble fo ... r charmaine, phone calls ,emails all delt with compassion shown to Diane, myself &family. Everything went smoothly on day of funeral with attention to detail, dignity & respect . My wifes death has been a great upset, but i take comfort in her final care with rosedale.  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

63 Victoria Rd
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 4JE

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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

About Us

Rosedale Funeral Home is an independent family funeral directors, in Diss Norfolk.

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 Directors Richard, Christian and Charmaine bring a wealth of experience to Rosedale Funeral Home, with over 50 years of combined funeral experience.

Rosedale have a flexible approach to funeral arrangements and are able to offer a face to face arrangement at the office in their beautifully presented but practical arrangement rooms, in the
comfort of your own home or by telephone, Zoom or Skype.

Parking is available for visitors directly behind the funeral home and a separate disabled entrance is also available should it be required. Rosedale’s chapel of rest where you can spend time with your loved one is available on the ground floor.

Rosedale Funeral Home offers Bereavement Support Groups, which are free to attend and open to all, regardless of what funeral director you have used. At Rosedale, the team believes that providing the very best of bereavement care goes hand in hand with helping you arrange a funeral for your loved one.

Please call to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Robert Corbet 9th Jul 2025

    Christian was able to set up everything I needed to plan the day. Such a tremendous help in difficult times

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Robert,
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I am really glad that all of the funeral arrangements for Debbie met with your satisfaction. I hope that you and your family were able to take some comfort from the day. Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale.
  • 5 Tracey Calladine 9th Jul 2025

    Charmaine and the Team made this sad occasion easier to cope with regarding the arrangements. Everything we asked for was done and delivered with care and complete compassion. On the day they were so professional and caring. Honestly I cannot recommend Rosedale enough for all they did and for their support.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Tracey, thank you for leaving such a lovely review. I'm so pleased you felt supported by myself and my gentlemen throughout the arrangements and on the day of the funeral itself. Many thanks, Charmaine.
  • 5 James Flatman 6th Jul 2025

    I can't thank charmaine&rosedale enough for the care shown to Diane after her sudden death. Also for looking after all the funeral arrangements.
    Nothing was to much trouble for charmaine, phone calls ,emails all delt with compassion shown to Diane, myself &family.
    Everything went smoothly on day of funeral with attention to detail, dignity & respect .
    My wifes death has been a great upset, but i take comfort in her final care with rosedale.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Jim, Thank you for your kind words. I'm so pleased you took comfort in the care that we showed to Diane, and yourself at a difficult time. Many thanks, Charmaine.
  • 5 Geoff Lazell 30th Jun 2025

    Kind, caring and professional - everything one would hope for.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Geoff, Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, we are pleased that you felt the arrangements and funeral met your expectations. Many thanks, Richard and Charmaine
  • 5 Marie Del Rolfe 27th Jun 2025

    All good and went well . Thank you 

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Marie, Thank you for leaving this review, I'm glad you felt the arrangements and funeral went well at a difficult time for you and your family. Many thanks, Charmaine.
  • 5 Jennie Cocksedge 16th Jun 2025

    The care and compassion shown by Rosedale Funeral Home was truly exceptional.
    At such a daunting and distressing time for me, I honestly felt as though they were holding my hand whilst gently guiding me throughout.
    I cannot recommend them more highly, and I will never forget their support, kindness, care and professionalism.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Jennie, Thank you for taking the time to write these kind words. I'm really pleased that you felt felt supported at a sad time for you and your family. Many thanks, Charmaine
  • 5 Ruby Andrews 14th Jun 2025

    Thankyou Charmaine for the excellent arrangements for my brother Michael 'funeral. Every detail was excellent from the initial conversation until after the internment. Made the day so easy for me and my family. I would recommend you to anyone who needs this service. Ruby

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Ruby, Thank you for leaving such a lovely review. I'm pleased you felt supported throughout the funeral arrangements and funeral itself. Many thanks, Charmaine
  • 5 Helen Granger 13th Jun 2025

    Very helpful all the way through. Offering options and advising on what to do at this difficult time.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Helen, We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. I am glad you felt fully supported throughout all the arrangements for your mother. I do hope that you were able to take some comfort from her service at this sad time. Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale
  • 5 Alan Chapman 13th Jun 2025

    Thanks Richard for making a hassle free funeral thanks for everything 

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Alan
    Thank you for your kind words. I am pleased that you were happy with the arrangements.
    Kind Regards, Richard
  • 5 Brian Beckett 12th Jun 2025

    Everything was very professional. Charmaine was really understanding as we live 4hours away and it wasn't easy to be there all the time but she found a way around that and helped us all the time. On the day the funeral went off jus as we had requested. We would recommend Rosedale to anyone.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Brian and Pauline, Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. I'm really pleased you felt the arrangements went smoothly and the funeral was as you had hoped. Many thanks, Charmaine.
  • 5 Jane Dilieto 12th Jun 2025

    Mum moved to a local care home a few years ago and I transferred her funeral plan to Rosedale.
    Christian and his team were brilliant, accommodating our choices and giving Mum and ourselves an excellent service.
    Thank you, much appreciated 

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Jane, we really appreciate you taking the the time to leave such a positive review of our services. I am really pleased that you and your family felt fully supported and cared for throughout the funeral arrangements for your mum. I will ensure that your kind words are passed onto the rest of the team. Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale
  • 5 Kay Young 12th Jun 2025

    I have nothing but the highest praise for everyone at Rosedale with special thanks to Christian who made a difficult time so much easier to bear. From the  initial meeting, follow up phone calls through to being there on the day itself to help and guide I am so very grateful.  

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Kay, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We strive to ensure that all the families we care for feel fully supported throughout. It was a simple but beautiful funeral for your mother, as you said it was exactly what she would have wanted, no fuss. I hope that you and your family were able to take some comfort from her service. Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale
  • 5 Eleanor Jacks 6th Jun 2025

    Charmaine and her team were all excellent during this difficult time. Charmaine explained everything clearly and showed compassion throughout. She took so much of the stress away as she organised so much prior to the funeral and on the day. We would highly recommend Rosedale.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Thank you for leaving such a lovely review. I'm so pleased that you felt we relieved the stress leading up to the funeral and that you felt the day paid fitting tribute to your dad. Many thanks, Charmaine
  • 5 Gary Mills 19th May 2025

    We recently used Rosedale Funeral Directors for my Mum's funeral, and I cannot thank them enough for their exceptional service during such a difficult time. Christian was especially helpful—his compassion, professionalism, and attention to detail made the whole process much more bearable for our family.




    From start to finish, everything was handled with care and respect. The team were kind, understanding, and incredibly supportive throughout. I would highly recommend Rosedale to anyone needing a funeral director who truly goes above and beyond

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Gary, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive and glowing review. Your kind words are truly humbling and I will ensure they are passed on to the rest of team. I am really pleased that you felt fully supported and cared for throughout all the arrangements for mum; and also that we were able to make what was a really difficult time, a little easier for you and your family.
    Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale
  • 5 Kerry Taylor 19th May 2025

    Brilliant from start to finish 

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Kerry, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I'm glad you felt supported through a really difficult time for you and your family. Many thanks, Charmaine
  • 5 Carol Chittock 19th May 2025

    Funeral very professionally and sympathetically done. We were well advised and catered for. , 

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Carol,
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am really pleased that our arrangements met with your satisfaction, and I know that you were in the safe hands of Simon who conducted Tim's funeral on the day. I hope that you and your family were able to take some comfort from Tim's service. Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale
  • 5 Peggy Harold 19th May 2025

    As always wonderful service from a brilliant company .
    All the staff go above and beyond .
    Many thanks

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Peggy,
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. As a team here at Rosedale we really appreciate your kind words which I will pass onto all concerned. We strive to make a difficult time a little easier for our families, so I am really pleased you felt supported through all the arrangements. Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale
  • 5 Denise Smith 6th May 2025

    I cannot thank Christian and his team at Rosedale's enough! From our very first meeting after Mum had sadly passed to the Funeral itself, the compassionate and professional service provided has been second to none! They are a very safe, reliable pair of hands at a time when you yourself are dealing with the enormous grief and despair losing a loved one brings about. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Denise,
    We really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. Your kind words just say everything, I am pleased you and your family felt fully supported throughout all the arrangements for mums funeral. It was a very beautiful and fitting service her, and I'm sure she would have been extremely proud of your son/her grandson, Josh with his brilliant piano tribute! Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale
  • 5 Alison Spinks 1st May 2025

    Christian and the whole Rosedale Team helped us through a difficult time with care and patience
    Everything we asked of them was dealt with professionally
    Very much appreciated

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Alison,
    Thank you for leaving such a lovely review, and for your kind words which are really appreciated by myself and the team here at Rosedale. I will ensure that they are passed onto all concerned. I am glad you felt supported throughout all the arrangements for mum, and that everything met with your expectations. I thought it was a very poignant service on a beautiful day. I do hope you and your family were able to take some comfort from her service. Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale
  • 5 Carol Harding 28th Apr 2025

    Charmaine and all the staff did an excellent job looking after Ronnie Bartrum. Nothing was to much trouble and everything went as we had wanted and expected. Thank you so much to everyone at Rosedale's Diss. Kindest regards Carol Harding.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Carol,
    Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I'm so pleased to hear you felt we made a difficult time easier for you. Kind regards, Charmaine
  • 5 Rosemary Timmins 28th Apr 2025

    Excellent service from everyone concerned and involved with the funeral arrangements for our mother.

    Could not have received better empathetic and sympathetic contact.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Rosie,
    We really appreciate you taking the time to leave such a lovely review. I will ensure that your words are passed onto all those who were involved at Rosedale. I am pleased that all our arrangements for your mother met your expectations. Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale.
  • 5 Joanne Bush 28th Apr 2025

    Caring and professional with every attention to detail. 100% reccomend

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Joanne,
    Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We really appreciate your kind words. I am sorry I was away on leave for your father's funeral, but I know my colleague, Keith Baxter took good care of you and your family on the day. I am pleased you were satisfied with all of our services. Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale.
  • 4 Jillian Forster 28th Apr 2025

    Very satisfied with the service

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Jillian, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review, I'm pleased you felt the arrangements and funeral met your expectations. Kind regards, Charmaine.
  • 5 Teresa Quinton 28th Apr 2025

    Myself and my family cannot praise Rosedale enough for their kindness, respectfulness and professional service . They made the day so much easier x
    Definitely recommend.
    Thank you all again .

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Teresa, thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review. It is always a privilege to look after a loved one and their family, I'm glad we could help make such a difficult day easier for you. I will ensure to pass your kind words on to all involved.
    Kind regards Kerry and the Rosedale Team.
  • 5 hannah Groom 28th Apr 2025

    Such care, understand and support.
    Made the worst time just a little bit easy for me.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Hannah, Thank you for taking the time to leave this kind review. I'm glad that we managed to make a difficult time a little easier for you. Kind regards, Charmaine.

Address
63 Victoria Rd
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 4JE

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Robert Corbet 9th Jul 2025

Christian was able to set up everything I needed to plan the day. Such a tremendous help in difficult times

Tracey Calladine 9th Jul 2025

Charmaine and the Team made this sad occasion easier to cope with regarding the arrangements. Everything we asked for was done and delivered with care and complete compassion. On t ... he day they were so professional and caring. Honestly I cannot recommend Rosedale enough for all they did and for their support. more

James Flatman 6th Jul 2025

I can't thank charmaine&rosedale enough for the care shown to Diane after her sudden death. Also for looking after all the funeral arrangements. Nothing was to much trouble fo ... r charmaine, phone calls ,emails all delt with compassion shown to Diane, myself &family. Everything went smoothly on day of funeral with attention to detail, dignity & respect . My wifes death has been a great upset, but i take comfort in her final care with rosedale.  more

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