A.J Coggles, Downham Market

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Sixth-generation family run, independent funeral directors with a wealth of experience in caring for the community in Downham Market

Latest Verified Reviews

Marie Rasberry 17th Jul 2025

Understanding, kind & compassionate from the minute we walked through the door.  We couldn’t be more grateful to have chosen their services.  Nothing we asked for was too much trouble & we could leave everything in their thoroughly capable hands knowing Dads last journey would all run smoothly. 

Sue Ward 10th Jul 2025

Thankyou for the lovely service that you carried out for my mum. And the care and help you provided at a difficult time Thankyou so much it was perfect.

Beryl Clow 16th Jun 2025

The service was perfect from the first consultation through to return of the ashes, with the personal touch that made the whole process as painless as possible. Very much appreciated.

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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

13 Bridge Street
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9DW

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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

A J Coggles Family Funeral Director, Downham Market, is an independent and family run funeral directors that has been caring for the local community for many years.

Established in 1851, the Coggles family have served the community through five generations. The business is currently headed up by John Coggles continuing into the future with the help of Johns’ children David, Helen and George. Between them, they provide a level of service, care and dignity that is to be expected from a company with such a proud history. The Coggles family work beside a very experienced team with many years of experience in all aspects of the funeral sector.

AJ Coggles provide a professional service 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.The team in Downham Market pride themselves in providing a personal service, and maintaining a high level of professionalism throughout the process.

Get in touch with A J Coggles Family Funeral Director, Downham Market today, to begin arranging a funeral that will be conducted with the kindness and understanding that you need.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Marie Rasberry 17th Jul 2025

    Understanding, kind & compassionate from the minute we walked through the door. 
    We couldn’t be more grateful to have chosen their services. 
    Nothing we asked for was too much trouble & we could leave everything in their thoroughly capable hands knowing Dads last journey would all run smoothly. 

  • 5 Sue Ward 10th Jul 2025

    Thankyou for the lovely service that you carried out for my mum. And the care and help you provided at a difficult time Thankyou so much it was perfect.

  • 5 Beryl Clow 16th Jun 2025

    The service was perfect from the first consultation through to return of the ashes, with the personal touch that made the whole process as painless as possible. Very much appreciated.

  • 5 June Herrington 31st May 2025

    Handled the funeral arrangements beautifully 

  • 5 Colin Wills 25th May 2025

    Coggles are just the best and very kind.
    Lovely people.
    Best regards 
    Colin

  • 5 Emma Thorne 25th May 2025

    AJ Coggles are very professional but also friendly. Nothing is too much trouble and answered my endless questions promptly.
    They understood my needs and offered alternatives that suited me and my family better.
    Would highly recommend them.

  • 5 David Malkin 23rd May 2025

    They could not have been more helpful, the staff are brilliant. They arranged the service exactly as requested. On the day of the funeral David could not have done more or have been more helpful. Thank you Coggles you did my wife proud.

    David Malkin

  • 5 Joyce Day 19th May 2025

    Coggles treated us in a kind, helpful, and respectful manner at all times. Ever ready to answer any questions.
    We couldn't wish for a better service in all respects. Our sincere thanks for everything at this difficult time.

  • 2 Susan Pogmore 8th May 2025

    Having used Coggles in the past, we were shocked to find that the level of service we experienced fell far short of our previous experiences. Communication was very poor indeed, and generally instigated by ourselves. Despite repeated requests, information was scant, explanations being given reluctantly and, as it turned out, often incorrectly. Being told that the insurance policy had been explained to the deceased on purchase was particularly inappropriate, as was being asked for this review two weeks before the funeral. It took almost two days to get a telephone response to an urgent matter, with the phones being transferred to different branches than the one dialled, and the answerphone message stating that I needed to phone back in office hours when I was actually doing that.
    The staff at Wisbech and Hunstanton were pleasant, helpful and better informed than those were should have been dealing with. The one saving grace was that Steve, who attended the service, was excellent.

    A.J Coggles replied
    Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback. I’m genuinely sorry to see that your experience led to a two-star review, as we always strive to offer the highest level of care and support to the families we serve.

    I hope you’ve had a chance to read some of our other reviews, which reflect the standard of service we usually provide. That said, your experience matters greatly to us, and I will be looking into the concerns you’ve raised to ensure we continue improving for future families.

    Pleased you was happy with our other branch to try and assist you .

    Regarding the timing of the review request: it is generated automatically by our funeral software. Since the cremation service occurred before the memorial and internment, the request was sent out earlier than expected — and I truly apologize for any confusion or upset this may have caused.

    I’m very pleased to hear that Steve was able to support you with care and compassion during this time. I will be sure to pass on your kind words to him

    My sincere kind regards David  
  • 5 Dawn Pammenter 5th May 2025

    Excellent from start to finish, the staff were all amazing and Nikki was so caring when dealing with us, nothing was too much trouble. Cannot recommend them highly enough 

  • 5 David Haw 4th May 2025

    We were treated with care and respect throughout the whole process from the beginning to the funeral.
    Coggles are caring and professional people.
    I highly recommend their services.

  • 5 Vivienne Scott 3rd May 2025

    Everything was very easy to arrange with plenty of sympathetic help throughout.
    The Celebrant was excellent and did an amazing job.  All friends and relatives were very impressed with the occasion.

  • 5 Peter Eagling 28th Apr 2025

    The staff and service was very efficient and professional, from the first meeting with Nikki through to David at the ceremony.

  • 5 Jeffrey Cole 20th Apr 2025

    A J Coggles were very well presented frim start to finish and the service we got was exceptional.

  • 5 Jo-anne O'Neon 19th Apr 2025

    I was very pleased with the service we received from Nicky she was very helpful and understanding and dealt with the care of my brother with sympathy and kindness. Nothing was to much trouble and always kept us informed with proceedings. Thank you

  • 5 Kirsty Spiller 19th Apr 2025

    I’m so happy with all the help and support provided by A.J coggles. They couldn’t have been more helpful. Always makes you feel welcome and comfortable.

  • 5 Nicola Wynn 11th Apr 2025

    Nikki at coggles Downham Market looked after us very well , attending to all our needs. Informing us on what is going on .  She was respectful and a real delight . I highly recommend them . Thank you so much for taking care of my mum x

  • 5 Diana Hart 1st Apr 2025

    What helpful people! They were very professional and efficient but also kind and considerate. Just the sort of people you need in troubled times. Thank you

  • 5 Lawrence Matthews 1st Apr 2025

    My brothers funeral was handled with great care and professionalism.  Nikki was so caring and helpful with making the arrangements.

  • 5 Jacqueline Rolfe 31st Mar 2025

    Very professional and sympathetic experience from start to finish. Nikki is lovely and very empathetic and the funeral team on the day we're all so respectful and professional.

  • 5 Patricia Roche 31st Mar 2025

    There's professional and there's vocational . Stacey and the whole A.J.Coggles team. Not forgetting to mention Stanton and the March crematorium. We needed a Saturday funeral......no problem.
    We lost our mother last April. Stacey was present at both funerals. Great appreciation also to Ferne, the lovely celebrant.
    All the people above showed genuine love and empathy.
    It's not just about professionalism, it's just who they are.
    Thank you again to Stacey, Stanton, Ferne and their teams.
    James

  • 5 Kate Samovelle 31st Mar 2025

    From the first meeting the staff at Coggles (in particular Nicky) were amazing. Helpful and knowledgeable but most of all compassionate and gentle.
    Thank you so much for making my Dads funeral go as well as it did.

  • 5 Marie Nicholls 31st Mar 2025

    Stacey, Nikki, David & team made a sad & emotional time so much easier to bear with their kind & caring guidance & nothing was too much trouble for them. They talked us through everything. Thank you doesn’t cover what they did for us as a family.

  • 5 Kenneth McKinnon 31st Mar 2025

    The people at A.J. Coggles were full of help, kindness and compassion at a very difficult time in my life and I will be forever grateful for the love they showed me. I cannot speak highly enough of those wonderful people and the service they provided.

  • 5 Robert Scrivener 25th Feb 2025

    Quite honestly the best company in West Norfolk, all staff went above and beyond to provide the most comforting experience during this devastating time. Staff that could manage to put a smile on your face when all you've done is cry. Greatful doesn't even cover it, nobody could have made this experience more comforting, of ease and beautiful. Our Pauline had the gorgeous celebration she deserved and we had the most amazing group of people to lean on during the process. Pauline was in the safest hands, it's hard to trust someone to take care of somebody so special at a time like this. I would trust them time and time again. We can't thank you all enough. Stacey, Nicky, Sam, Steve and everyone else. You're angels❤️

Address
13 Bridge Street
Downham Market
Norfolk
PE38 9DW

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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

Latest Verified Reviews

Marie Rasberry 17th Jul 2025

Understanding, kind & compassionate from the minute we walked through the door.  We couldn’t be more grateful to have chosen their services.  Nothing we asked for was too much trouble & we could leave everything in their thoroughly capable hands knowing Dads last journey would all run smoothly. 

Sue Ward 10th Jul 2025

Thankyou for the lovely service that you carried out for my mum. And the care and help you provided at a difficult time Thankyou so much it was perfect.

Beryl Clow 16th Jun 2025

The service was perfect from the first consultation through to return of the ashes, with the personal touch that made the whole process as painless as possible. Very much appreciated.

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