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

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

Professional Standards

  • 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

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.

What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families describe how the staff made them feel at ease during an overwhelming time, with particular mention of how they were patient when answering questions and gave families time to make decisions without feeling rushed.

Families repeatedly note that communication was clear and consistent throughout the process, with staff keeping them informed at each stage and being available when they had concerns or needed reassurance.

On the day of the funeral itself, families emphasise how professional and respectful the team were, with attention to detail evident in how arrangements were carried out and how the deceased was treated with dignity and care.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Stephen Cox 25th Aug 2026

    We were extremely pleased with the service we received both In terms of the structure of service and your personnel that dealt with us. Nothing was too much trouble and we were made to feel at ease in this difficult time.

  • 5 Andrew Curtis 24th Aug 2026

    The staff at AJ Coggles have been absolutely amazing during such a difficult time. Lynsey was so patient with us when we were asking questions and gave us time to decide on final decisions. Sam was ever so kind on the day of the funeral. She was thoughtful towards the grandchildren when asking how involved they'd like to be whether that was them placing the teddy on the coffin or if they'd like her to do it. Thank you.

  • 5 Ali Buxton 23rd Aug 2026

    Compassion and time was given from the outset, clear communication, wasn't rushed, cannot fault the service given in what has been the worst time of my life.
    Everything I needed and felt was looked after so well, even choosing a coffin, horrible things, it wasn't pro longed, quick choice made and we moved on.

  • 5 Mark Pollard 21st Aug 2026

    Excellent service very sensitively handled at all times. Thoroughly recommend.

  • 5 Daniel Griffin 18th Aug 2026

    Excellent service, always avaliable for any queries and were always checking in to make sure everything was ok and if I needed anything.
    They made a very upsetting time much less stressful.
    Thankyou to the whole team.

  • 5 Kevin O'Boyle 17th Aug 2026

    Excellent service from the whole team, they were all very friendly and supportive.
    Everything was very professional and I would highly recommend AJ Coggles

  • 5 Tracey Barham 13th Aug 2026

    So nice very considerate was easy from start to finish in quite an upsetting time .

  • 5 Angela Pyle 3rd Aug 2026

    Showed respect and kindness to both family and Winifred. Helped family through this difficult time. Thank you.

  • 4 Marshall Waldron 26th Jul 2026

    Thank you for your excellent service on my father’s last special day 

  • 4 Christine Bowles 21st Jul 2026

    Such a sad and stressful time was made more bearable with the kindness, compassion and such wonderful care which was given by Lindsey and all the staff at Coggles. The reverance given to my husband and last year my son, was given with genuine care, nothing was too much trouble. Thank you for everything.

  • 5 Sandra Sims 12th Jul 2026

    The team at Coggles were very friendly, efficient and understanding, nothing was too much trouble. Very supportive at a very emotional and difficult time.

  • 5 Gordon Mitcheson - Smith 1st Jul 2026

    AJ Coggles made a very difficult time easier. They showed great empathy and were able to lead myself and my daughter through the decisions we needed to make, in a way that allowed us to create the funeral we wanted for my wife.

    Their communication was excellent, they respected our wishes and when we need time, and they managed all aspects extremely well, which enabled us to focus on remembering, celebrating and honouring my wife's life.

    We are very grateful for their empathy and professionalism.

  • 5 John Andrew Cochrane 19th Jun 2026

    This was a day I dreaded, but Coggles guided me through it and at every stage were there to help and guide me. I can't thank them enough for what they did but I hope this review will help others to make their mind up about who they can trust to turn a very sad occasion into a better experience than might have been expected!

  • 5 Malcolm Torrance 16th Jun 2026

    Excellent professional service from Coggles on the cremation of my wife Jean Torrance. 

  • 5 David Dennis 15th Jun 2026

    Wonderful service from a truly careing company

  • 5 Susan Zipfell 14th Jun 2026

    Thank you so much for everything. Your professionalism throughout has been exemplary and your help with all the arrangements has been invaluable. Nikki, Sarah and Sam have gone above and beyond to make sure everything went smoothly on the day. Huge thanks to you all, I cannot recommend them enough.

  • 5 Ian Dixon 14th Jun 2026

    Your timing sucks

    A.J Coggles replied
    Dear Mr. Dixon,

    Thank you for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review.

    Following our recent telephone conversation, we were grateful to hear that the care and support you received from our Downham Market office were greatly appreciated, and that Nikki was able to look after you during such a difficult time.

    We also understand the concern raised in your comments regarding the review request being received at a particularly sensitive moment. Please accept our sincerest apologies for any distress this may have caused. The review invitations sent through Funeral Guide are generated automatically by our funeral management system; however, we fully appreciate that, on this occasion, the timing was not appropriate.

    Providing compassionate and thoughtful care to the families we serve is at the heart of everything we do, and we are currently reviewing additional measures to help prevent situations like this from occurring in the future.

    Thank you for bringing this matter to our attention and for allowing us the opportunity to discuss it with you directly. Once again, please accept our heartfelt apologies for any upset caused.

    With warmest regards,

    A J Coggles Family Funeral Directors
  • 4 Ian Coafield 11th Jun 2026

    Staff were very helpful with some last minute changes due to the weather 

  • 5 Jacqueline Tooley 1st Jun 2026

     Exceptional 

  • 5 Jacqui Jefferies 26th May 2026

    The care and compassion AJ Coggles Downham Market have shown towards myself and my mum on her passing has been very supportive and understanding.

  • 5 Mary Ashraf 25th May 2026

    A.J. Coggles Downham Market- professional, respectful, friendly.
    Lynsey and her team planned and organised our dad’s funeral, gently steering us at an extremely upsetting time. On the day Steve ensured it all went smoothly. Steve and the drivers were courteous and helpful. Thank you.

  • 5 Sarah Brown 22nd May 2026

    Beautiful funeral, with respect and professionalism,
    Only disappointment was no cards in church, so we don’t know who was there,

  • 5 Gillian Flowers 21st May 2026

    We could not have asked for more at this very difficult time. From the first call when my husband passed away to the Funeral Service itself AJ Coggles service was exemplary.

  • 5 Helen Togneri 20th May 2026

    Thank you to Coggles. They were caring, considerate, compassionate and efficient.

  • 5 Lynette Francis-Brown 14th May 2026

    Excellent coverage of my Husband’s funeral service.

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

Professional Standards

  • 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

Stephen Cox 25th Aug 2026

We were extremely pleased with the service we received both In terms of the structure of service and your personnel that dealt with us. Nothing was too much trouble and we were made to feel at ease in this difficult time.

Andrew Curtis 24th Aug 2026

The staff at AJ Coggles have been absolutely amazing during such a difficult time. Lynsey was so patient with us when we were asking questions and gave us time to decide on final decisions. Sam was ever so kind on the day of the funeral. She was thoughtful towards the grandchildren when asking how involved they'd like to be whether that was them placing the teddy on the coffin or if they'd like her to do it. Thank you.

Ali Buxton 23rd Aug 2026

Compassion and time was given from the outset, clear communication, wasn't rushed, cannot fault the service given in what has been the worst time of my life. Everything I needed and felt was looked after so well, even choosing a coffin, horrible things, it wasn't pro longed, quick choice made and we moved on.

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