A.J Coggles, King's Lynn

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Sixth-generation family run, independent funeral directors with a wealth of experience in caring for the community in Kings Lynn

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

1 Blackfriars Street
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 1NN

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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, Kings Lynn, 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 Kings Lynn 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, Kings Lynn today, to begin arranging a funeral that will be conducted with the kindness and understanding that you need.

What Families Say

AI Summary

Families repeatedly mention the care and compassion they received throughout the funeral process, from the initial meeting through to the service itself. Many describe staff members as patient, dignified, and genuinely kind, with several noting that this support made a difficult time more bearable and manageable.

Many families praise how well-organized the funeral day itself was, with several highlighting the professionalism and respectfulness shown during the service. A number of reviews note that staff members paid close attention to specific requests and personal details, ensuring the funeral reflected the deceased's life and the family's wishes.

Several families emphasize the quality of communication they received at every stage, with many describing staff as responsive, informative, and willing to explain the process clearly. Many also note that staff went beyond what was expected, accommodating unusual requests and handling logistical challenges without making the family feel rushed or burdened during an overwhelming time.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Pippa Pepper 10th Aug 2026

    From our first meeting, the team provided exceptional care. They guided us through every decision with patience, dignity, and deep compassion, making a painful time much more manageable. Everything on the day of the service was handled flawlessly."

  • 5 Gillian Murphy 10th Aug 2026

    Excellent.... very caring and efficient in all ways

  • 5 Isla Howlett 7th Aug 2026

    Dear the entire team at A J COGGLES. On behalf of our entire family, I want to express our deepest gratitude for the exceptional care and respect you showed to our dad, and to all of us, during this incredibly difficult time.We are especially grateful for how you handled bringing Dad back to us. Passing away two hours away from home added a layer of stress to our grief, but your team stepped in immediately. You made Dad your absolute priority, managing every logistical detail seamlessly to ensure he got back home safely and into your care. Knowing he was being looked after so carefully gave our family immense comfort when we needed it most.
    Megan, Rachel, and Steven, your guidance and compassion were a steady anchor for us. No matter what we asked for, or how unique our requests might have been, you fulfilled them beautifully and without a single shred of judgment. You listened to our wishes with open hearts and made sure every detail was carried out exactly as we wanted, allowing us to honor Dad in a way that felt truly authentic to who he was.
    We also want to send a very special thank you to the men behind the scenes. The care, dignity, and respect they showed while looking after Dad did not go unnoticed. They did a truly wonderful job making him look his absolute best, which brought our family such peace when we saw him.
    You took a heavy, painful process and guided us through it with a calm grace that made it bearable. Thank you for treating our dad like family and for giving us the peaceful, respectful farewell he deserved.With our deepest thanks and appreciation
    The Howlett Family

  • 5 Nigel Sly 3rd Aug 2026

    Absolutely outstanding from start to finish, nothing was too much trouble, so sympathetic and very professional.
    I couldn't have asked for a nicer send off for my mum and A J Coggles of KingLynn were excellent and I would highly recommend.

  • 5 Mick Hancock 30th Jul 2026

    Handled professionally and courteously. I expected nothing less!

  • 5 Jane Thompson 20th Jul 2026

    Rachel was excellent in handling the arrangements for mums funeral. She helped with navigating the complexity of the procedures with clear guidance. On the day of the memorial the staff cartied the coffin with grace and dignity.

  • 5 Tracy Pearce 10th Jul 2026

    Very kind professional caring people

  • 5 Julia Cripps 9th Jul 2026

    Thank you, to you all for everything. Start to finish, you have all been amazing, you’ve made a horrible situation a lot, lot easier, the whole way through.

    When Micheal arrived to collect us on Monday, we couldn’t believe it, it meant so much to my father in law as it was Micheal he’d met when you collected my mother in law, the same with David being at the crematorium. This may not seem a big thing to you, but for us, this meant care, thoughtfulness & a family feeling. 

    From our first call to Micheal on the day when my mother in law passed away, to phone calls with Rachel, meetings with Rachel to arrange the day, organising the order of service with Sarah, to the final day with Micheal, David & Team. Even though I met & spoke with different branches, it all felt like one unit. All of you have played your part & made the day the best that could’ve been for my mother in law & for us as a family. We are so grateful to you all. 
    Thank you so so much. Julia C🤍

  • 5 Salvatore Catalano 29th Jun 2026

    We couldn’t have asked for better care during this difficult time. The team were compassionate and professional. They guided us every step of the way and helped make a heartbreaking day a little easier. Thank you for everything 

  • 5 Tracy Eves 20th Jun 2026

    Kind professional

  • 5 Mark Hanlon 1st Jun 2026

    Very good, respectful and always kept me informed 

  • 5 Linda Golding 26th May 2026

    Very helpful, thoughtful and kind.

  • 5 Tracy Eves 22nd May 2026

    Thankyou

  • 5 Pete Bolderstone 21st May 2026

    AJ Coggles were professional, reliable and trustworthy. Every member of the team showed respect and care at all times.
    My family are delighted with the way they conducted matters with our dad. They had everything under control from the beginning to the end. Well done AJ Coggles.

  • 5 Simon Thaxton 18th May 2026

    Have now done both my mum and dad's funerals couldn't ask for anything more

  • 5 Tina White 18th May 2026

    Very good and reliable

  • 5 Susan Loke 21st Apr 2026

    I can't thank enough to everyone at AJ Coggles King's Lynn, especially Rachel, Megan and Steve. They have given their utmost respect, dignity, kindness, professionalism, attention to details, queries dealt with promptly and gave excellent care and delivery. I truly appreciate the support given and thank you so much.
    Highly recommended.

  • 5 Desmond Philip Yorke 21st Mar 2026

    From the first time that I reported the death of my wife to Rachel I received nothing but kindness, consideration and help from her and other members of the staff. The funeral went off perfectly which is a great help at this most distressful moment. I cannot fault them.

  • 4 Matthew Gray 7th Mar 2026

    Good service, especially from the Steve who was a great comfort on the day and lead the day with quiet efficiency. Much appreciated.

  • 4 Colin Woodley 5th Mar 2026

    A good friendly local service

  • 5 Lindsey Young 1st Mar 2026

    Very supportive throught a difficult and overwhelming time.

  • 5 Alexa Newby 16th Feb 2026

    Lovely friendly and helpful staff. Made my Dad's send off a good one.

  • 5 Paula Mann 12th Feb 2026

    A family business that really cares. The support, guidance and level of professionalism we received was second to none throufhout; from care of the deceased and communication with the family to ensuring that the funeral arrangements were exactly as requested.

  • 5 Barry Ellis 2nd Feb 2026

    Very helpful . Made everything straight forward at a sad time . and for the recommendation of the celebrant. Who was excellant

  • 5 Kate Lloyd 7th Jan 2026

    I really could not have been shown more kindness and compassion from everyone involved in arranging my husband’s funeral. From initially meeting Sam who came to my home and, with great respect, took my husband to the funeral home, to Megan who guided me through all that needed to be done, before his cremation. I could not have done without her.
    I would also like to say how much love and respect was shown by Sam on the day of Paddy’s funeral. Everyone was touched by the love shown by her to us all. I was so thrilled she even wore a ‘cat’ tie knowing our love for cats and the collection for them,  many, many thanks, Kate. 

Address
1 Blackfriars Street
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 1NN

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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

Pippa Pepper 10th Aug 2026

From our first meeting, the team provided exceptional care. They guided us through every decision with patience, dignity, and deep compassion, making a painful time much more manageable. Everything on the day of the service was handled flawlessly."

Gillian Murphy 10th Aug 2026

Excellent.... very caring and efficient in all ways

Isla Howlett 7th Aug 2026

Dear the entire team at A J COGGLES. On behalf of our entire family, I want to express our deepest gratitude for the exceptional care and respect you showed to our dad, and to all of us, during this incredibly difficult time.We are especially grateful for how you handled bringing Dad back to us. Passing away two hours away from home added a layer of stress to our grief, but your team stepped in immediately. You made Dad your absolute priority, managing every logistical detail seamlessly to ensure he got back home safely and into your care. Knowing he was being looked after so carefully gave our family immense comfort when we needed it most. Megan, Rachel, and Steven, your guidance and compassion were a steady anchor for us. No matter what we asked for, or how unique our requests might have been, you fulfilled them beautifully and without a single shred of judgment. You listened to our wishes with open hearts and made sure every detail was carried out exactly as we wanted, allowing us to honor Dad in a way that felt truly authentic to who he was. We also want to send a very special thank you to the men behind the scenes. The care, dignity, and respect they showed while looking after Dad did not go unnoticed. They did a truly wonderful job making him look his absolute best, which brought our family such peace when we saw him. You took a heavy, painful process and guided us through it with a calm grace that made it bearable. Thank you for treating our dad like family and for giving us the peaceful, respectful farewell he deserved.With our deepest thanks and appreciation The Howlett Family

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