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

Eileen Knights 15th Apr 2019

Faultless, caring service.

Heather Davy 15th Apr 2019

Excellent in every respect. Very efficient and so kind and supportive.

Sharon Ife 15th Apr 2019

An incredible service and beyond at the most painful part of my life 🙏❤️

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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

Michael   David Dawson

Michael David Dawson

Sep 1941 - Jan 2024

Marjorie   June Peck (Dade)

Marjorie June Peck (Dade)

Jun 1936 - Jan 2024

Janet   Pye

Janet Pye

Jun 1939 - Jan 2024

Patricia   Bayfield

Patricia Bayfield

Dec 1944 - Dec 2023

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Eileen Knights 15th Apr 2019

    Faultless, caring service.

  • 5 Heather Davy 15th Apr 2019

    Excellent in every respect. Very efficient and so kind and supportive.

  • 5 Sharon Ife 15th Apr 2019

    An incredible service and beyond at the most painful part of my life 🙏❤️

  • 5 S Way 7th Jan 2019

    Excellent service. All the staff very caring and very professional.

  • 5 Kath Wallace 12th Dec 2018

    The service was personal and professional and responses to my requests by email were always answered quickly which reduced my stress. I felt looked after.

    Thank you

  • 5 Melanie Burgoyne 12th Nov 2018

    They couldn't have been more supportive- truly excellent!

  • 5 Annette Mills 15th Oct 2018

    Fantastic service - very helpful and supportive in finding the right, individual approach. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Michelle Woolmore 24th Sep 2018

    Susan Whymark Funeral Services really were excellent. They took care of every detail from start to finish and made the entire process as easy as it ever could be. The kindness and compassion shown to myself and my family was one of the few positive moments in those first days and I thank them all for their support.

  • 5 Chris Chatten 20th Sep 2018

    Everything from my first call to Susan Whymark to my husband's funeral and beyond was done with empathy and thoughtfulness. Everything was done to ensure that the day was exactly as we wanted. 

  • 5 Stuart Naunton 20th Sep 2018

    We were very pleased with the care and support given by Kelly arranging the funeral service and by all of the team on the day.

  • 4 Alix Blomer 12th Aug 2018

    very well run thank you

  • 5 Linda Boag 10th May 2018

    Very pleased with how matters were conducted an excellent service from Susan from beginning to end.

  • 5 Mandy Julings 18th Apr 2018

    I can not thank Susan enough for her support, compassion and professionalism during our loss of my mum. Nothing was to much trouble, we were not rushed during decision making and I always felt listened to. Such a sad time was made easier to manage and that’s down to susan’s Funeral services. I can’t thank you enough. Mandy Julings (daughter of Sheila larter) 

  • 5 David Aldous 17th Apr 2018

    Top service and lovely people 

  • 5 Victoria Pullinger 6th Apr 2018

    Caring, considerate and understanding manner. Felt relaxed and fully informed of the options in the preparation of our loved ones funeral. 

  • 5 Jennifer Pascoe 6th Apr 2018

    Very helpful and sympathetic to deal with. We were very satisfied with the service we received.

  • 5 Howard Farmer 15th Mar 2018

    Mandy has a kind and soft personality, I didn't feel rushed or under any pressure at all whilst making arrangements for my father's funeral. All details were handled promptly and efficiently and updates followed throughout by email or telephone so I felt reassured that everything was in hand.
    On the day of the funeral Susan gave us a lovely welcome easing us. A personal request was met on the journey to the service which I greatly appreciated.
    Susan and her team are wonderful and handle a very emotional time with dignity and compassion. Thank you

  • 5 David Williams 23rd Feb 2018

    At a time when you need support and gentle guidance 

  • 5 Mr L Noble 17th Nov 2017



    Susan Whymark helped with every step of planning and carrying out all the funeral and reception arrangements for my dear wife Dora.

    Very helpful and sympathetic at a most difficult time. All the plans went smoothly and I have no hesitation in recommending them as first class funeral directors.

  • 5 Terri Clare 30th Oct 2017

    My Mothers funeral was arranged with compassion and conducted with dignity. All of the staff were friendly and helpful, Freja however was exceptional from arranging to conducting nothing was too much trouble. Thank you all for your kindness and consideration a difficult time was made so much easier.

  • 5 S Chipperfield 20th Sep 2017

    Family run and they made life as easy as it can be at this sad time . Anything we wanted they helped with nothing was to much trouble .

  • 5 Sarah Austin 5th Sep 2017

    Very lovely service and very friendly and accommodating staff. They help us with everything at such a difficult time. Thank you.

  • 5 Clare Chatten 7th Aug 2017

    I can't thank Freyja enough for the help and support given.

  • 5 Camilla Carter 3rd Aug 2017

    Very compassionate,kind hearted and sincere.

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

Eileen Knights 15th Apr 2019

Faultless, caring service.

Heather Davy 15th Apr 2019

Excellent in every respect. Very efficient and so kind and supportive.

Sharon Ife 15th Apr 2019

An incredible service and beyond at the most painful part of my life 🙏❤️

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