An award-winning Funeral Directors in Diss, Norfolk
Latest Verified Reviews
Mark Potter17th Mar 2026
A very caring and considerate team. From day one we felt in loving hands. Dadxwas treated with dignity and thanks to Rosedale he had a wonderful send off. Thankyou everybody.
Janet Jordan15th Mar 2026
During the most difficult time of my life and unable to cope with arranging my husband’s funeral Rosedale’s took all that pressure away from me. Their attention to detail was impeccable, guiding me through every aspect whilst reassuring me everything would be dealt with in the utmost respect. Charmaine and the team were incredibly sensitive of my wishes and made sure everything was dealt with appropriately. Thank you 🙏🏼
John Garrett14th Mar 2026
A fantastic service provided with compassion and dignity and no stress.
We found our director Charmaine very accommodating to any wish we may of had
I would highly recommend Rosedale to any outhers in that unfortunate position of dealing with the loss of a loved one
Rosedale Funeral Home are an award-winning funeral director in Diss Norfolk.
Originally established in 2004 by Anne & Simon 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.
Funeral Directors Richard Green, Christian Fairbrother and Charmaine Dunsmore bring a wealth of experience to Rosedale Funeral Home, with over 50 years of combined funeral experience. They are supported by Funeral Arranger & Administrator Kerry Welch.
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
5Mark Potter17th Mar 2026
A very caring and considerate team. From day one we felt in loving hands. Dadxwas treated with dignity and thanks to Rosedale he had a wonderful send off. Thankyou everybody.
5Janet Jordan15th Mar 2026
During the most difficult time of my life and unable to cope with arranging my husband’s funeral Rosedale’s took all that pressure away from me. Their attention to detail was impeccable, guiding me through every aspect whilst reassuring me everything would be dealt with in the utmost respect. Charmaine and the team were incredibly sensitive of my wishes and made sure everything was dealt with appropriately. Thank you 🙏🏼
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Janet, Thank you for leaving this kind review. I'm glad you felt that we took the pressure away from you at a sad time. Many thanks, Charmaine
5John Garrett14th Mar 2026
A fantastic service provided with compassion and dignity and no stress.
We found our director Charmaine very accommodating to any wish we may of had
I would highly recommend Rosedale to any outhers in that unfortunate position of dealing with the loss of a loved one
Kerry Welch replied
Dear John, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. Even though you live some distance away, I'm glad you felt we were able to support you at a difficult time. Many thanks, Charmaine.
5Ileana Shirley-Smith19th Feb 2026
Rosedale staff have been very helpful and kind, made us feel safe and looked after and made good their promises to be ready in time for our preferred dates.
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Ileana
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. I am pleased that you felt well looked after and that everything was OK for the date you requested. Kind Regards, Richard
5Karen Ewart18th Feb 2026
Rosedales have carried out funeral services for my dear mum & dad, they go above and beyond to make things easier when going through the awful period of loss and having to sort arrangements. They made planning the funeral a lot easier, always there for any questions and very compassionate. Everything is carried out to the highest standard, thank you Christian and Rosedales for serving my parents so well.
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Karen, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review and for your kind words and feedback. I am glad you felt fully supported and looked after. It was a real privilege to look after you and your family again. I thought the service was really poignant and was a beautiful tribute to both your parents. I do hope that you and your family were able to take some comfort from it. Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale
5Susan Atkins18th Feb 2026
Thank you for looking after all of us during this very sad time.
Susan and family x
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Susan, thank you for leaving us a review and for your kind words. I am sorry the weather was so awful for the graveside service. I do hope everything went well at Diss Gospel Hall for his Memorial Service. I am glad you were pleased with all the arrangements for Michael. Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale
5Jean Collins16th Feb 2026
Thank you Richard and all the staff at Diss for your kindness in the arranging of my husbands funeral and thanksgiving service.
We were treated with such kindness and dignity at a sad time for us, and everything on the day went superbly.
Thank you.
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Jean,
It was a privilege to look after the arrangements for Ray. The number of people who attended the service reflected what a special and much loved man Ray was. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review.
Kind Regards, Richard
5Kate Ashington16th Feb 2026
We found Rosedale, helpful, respectful and thoughtful. They were supportive at a very stressful time.
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Kate,
Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to leave us a review. It was a privilege to be asked to look after you and your family again after arranging both your parents funerals a number of years ago, and now being asked to care for your brother Mark.
Kind regards and take care, Christian- Rosedale
5Susan Martin16th Feb 2026
Rosedale has given us excellent service from.start to finish, Charmaine was very caring but also very professional. The drivers were careful and considerate as were the bearers. They all made a sad day as good as it could be. Thank you to all at Rosedale
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Susan, Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. I will pass your comments on to my team who I know take a lot of pride in the service they provide on the day of the funeral. Kind regards, Charmaine
5Margaret McKee16th Feb 2026
They were very perfessinal
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Margaret, Thank you for your review. I'm glad you felt we looked after you at this sad time. Kind regards, Charmaine
5Paul Martin16th Feb 2026
Considerate and highly professional in all aspects dealing with my relative's funeral .
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Paul.
Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to leave this review.
Kind Regards, Richard
5Raymond Beeton16th Feb 2026
My family said it was done in a very professional way.and Cristian was brilliant the way he looked after me and my family at this sad time thank you all. Ray Beeton.
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Ray,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am glad that you and your family felt fully supported and cared for throughout all the arrangements for Sue's funeral. Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale
5Julie Millican16th Feb 2026
I can’t really put into words how Rosedales conducted David’s celebration of life. Totally professional, considerate to all the family wishes. Respectful and caring. They guided us throughout the day from start to finish. We could not have got through this without you. Thank you.
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Julie,
Thank you for leaving such a lovely review and for your kind words, which I will ensure to pass on to the rest of the team here at Rosedale. I am really pleased that you and your family felt fully supported and cared for at this difficult time. David was obviously a very popular man from the number of people that attended his Celebration of Life Service. I do hope that you and your family were able to reflect and take some comfort from it. Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale
5Christopher Hayward16th Feb 2026
Excellent and caring service through from initial contact to the funeral . Kept us informed throughout every step and made a hard day much easier . Excellent particularly Charmaine.
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Chris, Thank you for your kind words. I'm really pleased that you felt we made a hard day much easier for you. Kind regards, Charmaine.
5Emerson Fairweather5th Feb 2026
I would highly recommend Rosedale Diss to anybody. Everything was taken care of to give us the send off that we wanted in a friendly and professional manner.
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Emerson and Family,
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words. I am glad you felt supported, and were able to give your dad the send off he would have wanted.
Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale
5John Mears4th Feb 2026
All good. Thanks for doing all that you did for John and Andrew
Kerry Welch replied
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. I am glad that you were pleased with all our services. Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale
5Brian Woods3rd Feb 2026
I was very impressed with the service received throughout, the staff were very helpful and friendly which made the whole experience bearable.
Thank you
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Brian, Thank you for your kind words. I'm pleased that you felt everyone supported you at this sad time. Kind regards, Charmaine.
5Joanne Wilsdon3rd Feb 2026
Excellent service, fully recommend this company.
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Joanne, Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. I'm glad you felt supported at a difficult time. Many thanks, Charmaine.
5Brenda Pulfer21st Jan 2026
Our family’s review:-
Christian was professional, discreet and supportive throughout from start to finish.
The whole team were exemplary.
Our driver was kind, sincere and made the whole experience so much easier. He was sensitive to our needs.
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Brenda, May I thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review, and for your kind words, which I will pass onto the rest of the team. I am pleased that all our arrangements for Brian's funeral met with your expectations, and I am glad that you felt fully supported throughout. It was lovely to see such a full Church at Fersfield on such a chilly day. I hope that you and your family were able to take some comfort from his service. Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale
5Kevin Ward20th Jan 2026
Thought it was going to bee so hard with my sister passing.But Richard and staff were amazing. On the day Richard was always checking up on us. Cant thank him enough
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Kevin
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. I am pleased that you felt supported through the arrangements for Maggie. The fact that there were so many people at the funeral reflected what a very special lady she was and I hope brought some comfort to yourself and the family.
Kind Regards,
Richard
5Margaret Cotten19th Jan 2026
Very satisfied with the service provided by Rosedale
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Margaret,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. I am pleased to hear that you were fully satisfied with all our arrangements for your late husband, Eric. Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale
5Roger True24th Dec 2025
Mike, Elaine and I were very pleased with the professional manner in which Charmaine co-ordinated and organised our requests for Sheila's funeral.
There were many aendments to the order of service along the way which were taken on board and met our requests.
On the day her organisation and implementation of everything was superb.
Many thanks Charmaine, for us you made a sad occasion one that we will forever remember.
Roger True
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Roger, Thank you for leaving such a lovely review. I'm pleased to hear that you felt that a sad day was made easier by ourselves, and that you can look back on it with positive memories. Kind regards, Charmaine.
5Vivian Stevens23rd Dec 2025
All good thank you.
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Vivian
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review and that you happy with the arrangements.
Kind Regards, Richard
5Cheryl Shulver22nd Dec 2025
Richard and the whole team at Rosedale Diss have been absolutely amazing. Thank you so much for all of your hard work in making my Dads funeral so special.
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Cheryl.
Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to leave this review. It was a priviledge to look after Peter's arrangemnets and it was very special that so many people attended the service to pay their repects to him on the day of the funeral.
Take Care.
Kind Regards,
Richard
5Jackie Selfe22nd Dec 2025
I cannot thank rosedale staff enough for the way they looked after bryan and myself Christian was perfect and such a kind caring gentleman a real asset to rosedale my sincere thanks jackie
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Jackie, Thank you for such a lovely review and for your kind words. I will ensure that they will be passed on to all the team here at Rosedale. It was an absolute privilege to look after Brian for you, especially as we all used to work together at Hamlin's many years ago!
Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale
A very caring and considerate team. From day one we felt in loving hands. Dadxwas treated with dignity and thanks to Rosedale he had a wonderful send off. Thankyou everybody.
Janet Jordan15th Mar 2026
During the most difficult time of my life and unable to cope with arranging my husband’s funeral Rosedale’s took all that pressure away from me. Their attention to detail was impeccable, guiding me through every aspect whilst reassuring me everything would be dealt with in the utmost respect. Charmaine and the team were incredibly sensitive of my wishes and made sure everything was dealt with appropriately. Thank you 🙏🏼
John Garrett14th Mar 2026
A fantastic service provided with compassion and dignity and no stress.
We found our director Charmaine very accommodating to any wish we may of had
I would highly recommend Rosedale to any outhers in that unfortunate position of dealing with the loss of a loved one
