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 emphasize how staff guided them through arrangements with patience and unhurried attention, often singling out particular team members for their compassion at initial meetings and in follow-up conversations. Families repeatedly return to the care shown to their loved one before the service itself, and how staff made them feel supported and heard when making decisions about what kind of funeral to hold.

On the day of the funeral, families describe the service running smoothly and professionally, with staff respectful and attentive to the details they had requested. A number mention being struck by how staff seemed to anticipate needs or make adjustments without being asked, and several note that guests commented positively on how well the occasion was conducted.

Throughout, families stress that nothing felt like too much trouble, and that they could ask questions at any point without pressure or rush. Several mention finding the overall cost reasonable, and a handful note appreciating how staff explained related matters beyond the funeral itself, or helped source particular choices like celebrants or coffins that were no longer standard offerings.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Penny Lavall 20th Oct 2026

    Amazing support from the first meeting till collecting the Ashes Nikki was brilliant she helped so much with our Grandson and was kind compassionate and supportive throughout 
    I would highly recommend them

  • 5 Pauline Bashford 19th Oct 2026

    Was treated with great respect in all aspects .could phone to ask questions whenever we needed to nothing was too much trouble very happy with the service we received 

  • 5 Diane Bunten 19th Oct 2026

    The funeral was handled so professional from the start when we organised and to the finish after the buriel Everyone was so helpful and organised briefing us all the time . I would recommend them sincerely to anyone . 

  • 5 David Muncaster 16th Oct 2026

    I cannot recommend A.J.Coggles funeral services Downham Market highly enough. The care, compassion and professionalism we received was exceptional.
    David and Lynsey in particular were so helpful from start to finish, they made everything that little bit easier at a difficult time.
    Lynsey who took care of us at first, all the understanding and dignity she gave helping us organise the arrangements which made us feel completely supported throughout.
    Also for the Celebrant she chose for mum’s service Mark Tyack.
    Everyone who attended commented on how lovely the service was conducted.
    Special thanks to David , Lynsey and all staff especially those behind the scenes at A.J.Coggles for going above and beyond at such a difficult time with so much care and compassion.
    We will always be grateful.

    David and Sharon 

  • 4 Yvonne Moore 15th Oct 2026

    Wonderful consideration and understanding to our family through our loss of are loved one. Goggles we're consistent throughout with any help or questions we had.
    I can't thank them enough.

  • 5 Julia Archard 12th Oct 2026

    On the two occasions we have used your services, every one was very helpful,friendly and polite. Tankyou very much.

  • 5 James Stacey 12th Oct 2026

    We cannot thank A.J. Coggles Funeral Directors enough for their exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism during a very difficult time.

    A special thank you to Nikki for guiding us so patiently through all the pre-meetings, and to David for his unwavering support and calm presence on the day of the funeral.

    Everything was handled with the utmost dignity and respect.

    Would highly recommend

  • 5 Derek Dunstone 7th Oct 2026

    The support of Coggles after the death of our Mum has been exemplary.

    The efficiency and kindness of Lyndsey in making arrangements has been so appreciated. David and his team were professional and compassionate on the day of the funeral.

    Thank you for recommending Kathy as celebrant. She was Nikki and Sarah were equally helpful and efficient.

  • 5 Jean Preston 6th Oct 2026

    Just to articulate our thanks for everything you did in helping us have the service and all the important staff around that. I've just done a Google review for you.

    You've supported a number of us in the family through different deaths and would always be a company that we would recommend to friends and family in the local area. Your service is second to none, your prices are reasonable, and at no point do you provide any pressure or discomfort in challenging conversations.

    I also wanted to thank you for matching us with Louise, the celebrant. She was excellent. I found the time talking to her about Shirley's life much more powerful and useful than the actual service itself. She brought so many things out that we hadn't thought of, and I really, really want to echo just how good she was, so thank you for doing that.

  • 5 Alan Hall 28th Sep 2026

    The gentle guidance and prompting throughout the whole process was very much appreciated.
    I found the staff at the Downham Market branch to very efficient but more importantly, caring that the day went as well as possible, which it did.
    I would have no hesitation in recommending the services of AJ Coggles.

  • 5 Barbara Ryan 22nd Sep 2026

    Very pleased with all arrangements

  • 5 Leslie Dyer 21st Sep 2026

    Everything we asked for to say goodbye to mum was delivered. Thankyou so much 

  • 5 Marcus Hawkins 1st Sep 2026

    Nikki, Sam and the team were first class taking care of my mother's funeral. From our first meeting with Nikki, who had full understanding of our needs and totally sympathetic of our emotions and led us through the process. On the day Sam and her team our final bid very special. I can highly recommend the Coggles team, they are a family business that provide a professional yet friendly service. Thank you so much

  • 5 Angela Walton 31st Aug 2026

    The excellent kindness, service and support received from everyone at Coggles was outstanding, particularly on the day of the funeral. I can’t thank you all enough for taking the strain and ensuring everything went smoothly. On behalf of our family and myself, thank you. 

  • 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.

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

Penny Lavall 20th Oct 2026

Amazing support from the first meeting till collecting the Ashes Nikki was brilliant she helped so much with our Grandson and was kind compassionate and supportive throughout  I would highly recommend them

Pauline Bashford 19th Oct 2026

Was treated with great respect in all aspects .could phone to ask questions whenever we needed to nothing was too much trouble very happy with the service we received 

Diane Bunten 19th Oct 2026

The funeral was handled so professional from the start when we organised and to the finish after the buriel Everyone was so helpful and organised briefing us all the time . I would recommend them sincerely to anyone . 

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