Susan Whymark Funeral Service Ltd, Harleston

149 reviews

Independent funeral directors in Harleston, run by mother and daughter team Dianne and Susan Whymark.

Latest Verified Reviews

Jan Di Marco 9th May 2023

I wouldn’t entrust my mum’s funeral to anyone else!. Wonderful caring team at Susan Whymark’s, second to none. 

Sue Hall 3rd May 2023

An excellent service throughout. Mandy and the team were very sensitive to our needs and we were grateful that we were not rushed into any decisions. Their presence at the church was both efficient and very respectful. I would not hesitate to recomend you in the future.

Brian Mingay 2nd May 2023

The service was amazing right from the start compassionate professional and sympathetic to us all and dad it made a very difficult time bearable Thankyou so much Susan and all your staff . It was an emotional yet comforting day to remember mum thanks again Alison 

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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

Ley House
11a London Road
Harleston
Norfolk
IP20 9BH

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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
Call: 01379 770411

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.

Latest Obituaries

Christine   Howes

Christine Howes

Apr 1969 - Mar 2024

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Dorothy Lily Maud Rush 'Dolly'

May 1927 - Mar 2024

R. Michael   Spencer

R. Michael Spencer

May 1944 - Mar 2024

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Jan Di Marco 9th May 2023

    I wouldn’t entrust my mum’s funeral to anyone else!. Wonderful caring team at Susan Whymark’s, second to none. 

    Susan Whymark replied
    Dear Jan, Thank you for your words, Im so glad we were able to look after her for you.
  • 5 Sue Hall 3rd May 2023

    An excellent service throughout.

    Mandy and the team were very sensitive to our needs and we were grateful that we were not rushed into any decisions. Their presence at the church was both efficient and very respectful. I would not hesitate to recomend you in the future.

  • 5 Brian Mingay 2nd May 2023

    The service was amazing right from the start compassionate professional and sympathetic to us all and dad it made a very difficult time bearable Thankyou so much Susan and all your staff . It was an emotional yet comforting day to remember mum thanks again Alison 

    Susan Whymark replied
    Alison you are so welcome. Im so glad we could look after your very precious mum and be there with your dear Dad and all the family.
  • 5 Annette Archer-Whitmarsh 28th Apr 2023

    Susan and her entire team were second to none. Each, and every one could not have been kinder, nor more understanding. Extremely professional and I would truly recommend Susan and her team. My deepest gratitude to them at such a trying time.

    Susan Whymark replied
    Dear Annette, thank you so much for your lovely words. It has been our pleasure Im so glad everything was as you wanted it.
  • 5 Denise Blackburn 26th Apr 2023

    Everything was beautifully done and I thank you so very much for all your assistance, of course I would have preferred to have my dearest Tommy back sadly that cannot be. A heartfelt thanks to you all at Susan Whymarks. Very best wishes Denise Blackburn.

    Susan Whymark replied
    Dear Denise
    It was a very hard time for you and Im so glad it was all you wanted for Tommy. Always here for you.
  • 5 Anne Epps 17th Apr 2023

    I cannot praise them enough for the care consideration shown , and pure professionalism shown made it much more bearable for me and family

    Susan Whymark replied
    Dear Anne, it was a privilege to look after Gerald. A very fitting send off for him Im glad I was able to be a part of it. Susan
  • 5 Michelle Moore 25th Mar 2023

    Whilst offering a very professional service, we found Susan and her team to be incredibly kind, caring, supportive & sympathetic.
    We would have no reservations in recommending this family run business.

  • 5 Angela Frost 22nd Mar 2023

    We would highly recommend this family run firm. A special thanks to Mandy who gave us the help and support we needed with my husband's funeral arrangements from start to finish at a heartbreaking time. We could not have asked for anything better.

  • 5 Janice Hurren 18th Feb 2023

    Excellent in every way . Amazing personal service . The team  catered for all our needs in a very sensitive manor. 
    We can’t thank them enough for making a really emotional day bearable. 

    Susan Whymark replied
    You and your family were a pleasure to work with, it was an honour to help you and look after your precious Ken, he clearlly was a gem. Best wishes Susan
  • 5 Michelle Osborn 30th Jan 2023

    Susan Whymark and her team were absolutely amazing in helping us during our difficult time. They are so thoughtful, understanding and nothing is too much trouble - even down to the smallest details. We can't thank them enough.

    Susan Whymark replied
    Michelle, you are so welcome, it was a really difficult time and Im glad you felt supported. An honour to help you at such a sad time
  • 5 Christine Vincent 26th Dec 2022

    Thank you to Kelly and Louise for sorting out the hiccups that happened (not their fault) prior to the funeral and for organising that so well. Thank you to Susan for overseeing on the day and for everyone being so friendly and helpful. We all appreciated it.

    Trudi . replied
    Thank you for the review Christine, its been an honour to help you. We are always here for if you need anything. Susan, Kelly & Louise
  • 5 Mrs E Peck 24th Nov 2022

    Fantastic all round. Made an amazing send off for my uncle 

  • 5 Mrs C Rutledge 17th Nov 2022

    The service we received from Susan Whymark was exceptional. They made everything very easy, showed great compassion and their communication was gold standard. They took all of the stress out of organising a funeral at a distance and ensured everything worked perfectly on the day. They were a total pleasure to deal with.

    Louise Wiseman replied
    Thank you for your kind words, Catherine. I'm pleased to hear that we made the arrangements as easy as possible for you, understanding the long distance you would have had to travel.
    It was a privilege to look after Kathleen and to give her the send-off she deserved.
  • 5 Mrs A Wilkinson 14th Nov 2022

    Caring and empathetic from the moment we sat down to discuss arrangements until well after the funeral. Nothing was too much trouble and every effort was made to ensure that the event ran smoothly and as least upsetting as possible. Kelly went the extra mile and was fantastic. Couldn’t recommend highly enough. Thankyou for everything. 

    Trudi . replied
    Thank you so much for your lovely words, I'm so glad you were pleased with everything. It was an honour to look after you and your family but especially such a lovely gentleman.
  • 5 Ms M Whiterod 10th Nov 2022

    Efficient and professional service. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Ms L Porter 8th Nov 2022

    The care, respect, help and guidance we were shown from all members of Susan’s team made an extremely difficult time much less stressful.  I would not hesitate in recommending their services.

  • 5 Mr C Hambling 8th Nov 2022

    Excellent service gave my dad a perfect send off, nothing was too much trouble, friendly and very helpful people. My family and I cannot thank them enough for all their help at a difficult time.

    Susan Whymark replied
    You are very welcome, it was a privilege to look after your dear dad, a true character, he will be greatly missed in his community.
  • 5 Lucy Blakesley 2nd Nov 2022

    Susan and her team handled my mother's funeral with real care, all our wishes were met and everyone was very kind and thoughtful at a distressing time. Also I felt they were very organised and kept us informed on all decisions keeping in touch with all the information we needed. I would highly recommend her funeral services.
    Lucy

    Susan Whymark replied
    Dear Lucy, such a sad time but such a wonderful send off for her, its been our pleasure to help you, always here if you need anything else
  • 5 Mr R Ruth 1st Oct 2022

    Sadly our second funeral in eighteen months. Fortunately for us Susan Whymark Funeral Services was there to hold our hand and see us through challenging times. Thank you for going above and beyond and being there for us.

  • 5 Alex Ball 23rd Aug 2022

    We have used Susan Whymark before and her service is always excellent and professional and reasonably priced.

    Susan Whymark replied
    Thank you for your kind words Alex, it was a privilege to look after your dear mum.
  • 5 Harry Standley 22nd Aug 2022

    Everything was done in a very caring manner and with great dignity. 
    Their service was abloslutely faultless. 

  • 5 Patrick Booker 12th Jul 2022

    Courteous, understanding, compassionate, efficient and very patient.

  • 5 Ann Martin 12th Jul 2022

    Kelly at Susan Whymark looked after me and my Dad’s wife, Ann, after Dad passed away last month. She helped us through the funeral process and gave us exactly the service we wanted for Dad. Thankyou for your all your help and for the compassion you showed to both of us. 

    Trudi . replied
    Thank you for these kind words. I'm so glad I was able to help you achieve exactly what you wanted for your Dad. Best wishes Kelly
  • 5 Audrey Chapman 24th Jun 2022

    The most caring wonderful service we could have wished for at this very sad time. Kelly and Mandie were amazing, thoroughly recommend this Company 

    Trudi . replied
    Thank you for your kind words, Best wishes Kelly & Mandy
  • 5 Allan Fraser 19th Jun 2022

    Thoughtful and empathetic funeral directors who made a very difficult day less emotional and had a sympathetic eye for detail and professional efficiency throughout the service 

Address
Ley House
11a London Road
Harleston
Norfolk
IP20 9BH

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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

Jan Di Marco 9th May 2023

I wouldn’t entrust my mum’s funeral to anyone else!. Wonderful caring team at Susan Whymark’s, second to none. 

Sue Hall 3rd May 2023

An excellent service throughout. Mandy and the team were very sensitive to our needs and we were grateful that we were not rushed into any decisions. Their presence at the church was both efficient and very respectful. I would not hesitate to recomend you in the future.

Brian Mingay 2nd May 2023

The service was amazing right from the start compassionate professional and sympathetic to us all and dad it made a very difficult time bearable Thankyou so much Susan and all your staff . It was an emotional yet comforting day to remember mum thanks again Alison 

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