Susan Whymark Funeral Service Ltd, Harleston
Independent funeral directors in Harleston, run by mother and daughter team Dianne and Susan Whymark.
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
About Us
Susan Whymark Funeral Service is an experienced firm of independent funeral directors in Harleston. Established in 2004, the firm is run by mother and daughter, Dianne and Susan Whymark.
Susan has been a funeral director since 1996 and gained the National Association of Funeral Directors diploma in 1998. She is one of the few female funeral directors in the country to start her own business from scratch. Dianne comes from a nursing background, with 21 years’ experience in palliative care.
At Susan Whymark Funeral Service you can expect a warm welcome from the family and experienced members of staff. Everything is carried out under one roof, from arranging the funeral to visiting the chapel of rest.
They also offer free transport for all those necessary appointments relating to the funeral, should you need it. Alternatively, their kind and compassionate staff can visit you in the comfort of your own home to make the arrangements.
At the Harleston funeral home there is off-road parking directly outside the front door. All premises wheelchair-user friendly.
Call Susan Whymark Funeral Service in Harleston now to find out how they can help you and begin making arrangements for your loved one’s funeral service.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families emphasise the attentiveness and emotional support they received throughout the process, describing staff as compassionate, kind and genuinely caring rather than simply professional. Families often mention specific arrangements going smoothly—that nothing was too much trouble, that they were kept informed at each stage, and that staff took time to explain things and listen to their wishes without rushing them.
Several families note that the funeral day itself was well organised and dignified, with attention paid to the smallest details of what they had requested. A number of reviews also mention the value of having someone assigned to guide them through arrangements, making decisions feel less overwhelming during a difficult time.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
Professional Standards
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NAFD Member
Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.
What they do
- Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
- Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
- Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
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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
Theresa Norton 23rd Aug 2026
Very helpful nothing too much trouble everyone I met was very helpful. A big thank you to William and Sue and your team.
Carol Wiles 9th Aug 2026
David’s funeral was perfect. William was very kind and attentive to all needs. The coffin everyone loved, and the respect shown David was wonderful, it couldn’t have gone any better.
Jayne Tyler 7th Aug 2026
All staff were kind, considerate & helpful when you most needed it.