An award-winning Funeral Directors in Diss, Norfolk
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Ian Constance2nd Apr 2026
Brilliant service all round. Everything was explained and nothing was too much trouble. Made this very difficult time easier for all the family..
Mark Potter2nd Apr 2026
Polite and courteous service throughout. Cannot recommend highly enough. Thankyou to all concerned for your help and communication from start to finish. Dad was treated with care and dignity.
Diane Wilby2nd Apr 2026
excellent service very helpful and caring can not fault anything you all done for us recommend Rosedale anytime and thank you to Richard green who help from start to the end brilliant
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
5Ian Constance2nd Apr 2026
Brilliant service all round. Everything was explained and nothing was too much trouble. Made this very difficult time easier for all the family..
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Ian
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. It is impoatant that you felt supported through the arrangemnets for your Dad's funeral. Kind Regards,
Richard
5Mark Potter2nd Apr 2026
Polite and courteous service throughout. Cannot recommend highly enough. Thankyou to all concerned for your help and communication from start to finish. Dad was treated with care and dignity.
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Mark. I am pleased that you felt well looked after during the arrangements for you Dad's funeral. It was a difficult day for your family but it was important for you all that the day proceeded as planned.
Kind Regards,
Richard
5Diane Wilby2nd Apr 2026
excellent service very helpful and caring can not fault anything you all done for us recommend Rosedale anytime and thank you to Richard green who help from start to the end brilliant
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Diane. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. At this very sad time for you and the family I am pleased that you felt that the arrangements for Michael went well. Kind Regards, Richard
5Jo Reynolds2nd Apr 2026
Very professional, nothing was too much trouble, a wonderful send off for our mother
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Jo, we really appreciate you taking the time to leave us such a lovely review; I will ensure your comments are passed on to the rest of the team. I am glad that all the arrangements ensured that you were able to give your mother the lovely send off she deserved. Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale
5Julian Mills2nd Apr 2026
Very professional from start to finish couldn't have asked for more.
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Julian (Pip),
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a positive review. I am pleased that you were satisfied with all the arrangements for your late mother's funeral. I hope that you and your family were able to take some comfort from her service.
Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale
5Sandra Hume2nd Apr 2026
It was alovely send off well put together and he would have been so pleased it was a celabration of his life thankyou
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Sandra
It was a priviledge to look after the arrangemnets for Richard and it was very special that so many attended the funeral to pay their respects. It showed he was a very special person to so many. Kind Regards, Richard
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.
Kerry Welch replied
Dear Mark. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. I am pleased that you felt well looked after and the arrangements were handled in a dignified way. Kind Regards. Richard
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
Brilliant service all round. Everything was explained and nothing was too much trouble. Made this very difficult time easier for all the family..
Mark Potter2nd Apr 2026
Polite and courteous service throughout. Cannot recommend highly enough. Thankyou to all concerned for your help and communication from start to finish. Dad was treated with care and dignity.
Diane Wilby2nd Apr 2026
excellent service very helpful and caring can not fault anything you all done for us recommend Rosedale anytime and thank you to Richard green who help from start to the end brilliant
