Thornalley Funeral Services, Dersingham
Independent family funeral directors in Dersingham, serving bereaved families throughout Norfolk with dedication and pride.
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
Providing the very best of care for bereaved families since 1981, Thornalley Funeral Services in Dersingham is a family owned and run business which upholds the traditional values of respect and dignity.
The team of professional, considerate staff are proud to care for your loved one and help you with every step of arranging a funeral. As members of SAIF (Independent Funeral Directors), you can be assured that all members of staff abide by a strict code of practice.
No matter how simple or elaborate your loved one’s wishes, Thornalley will make sure that you receive the very best of care. Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, Thornalley Funeral Services can help you plan the perfect farewell. You can choose from a range of coffins, including traditional hardwood, cardboard, wicker and bespoke designs. Thornalley Funeral Services has its own fleet of limousines, which each have room for seven passengers.
Thornalley Funeral Services, Dersingham is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a 24-hour service. If you wish to, you can arrange to view your loved one in a peaceful chapel of rest that will be set aside for your use, making sure that you can say goodbye in private.
Call Thornalley Funeral Services in Dersingham now to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families emphasise the personal attention they received throughout the funeral arrangements. They describe how staff kept them informed at every stage, answered questions patiently, and remained available to speak with whenever needed, making a confusing process feel manageable rather than overwhelming.
Families repeatedly mention the care shown both to their deceased loved one and to themselves. They note the dignity and respect afforded to the person who has died, alongside the kindness and compassion extended to the bereaved, which helped ease what was already a deeply difficult time.
The funeral day itself features prominently in what families recall. They describe services that ran smoothly and professionally, with staff who were respectful and considerate, allowing families to focus on remembering their loved one rather than worrying about logistics or details.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
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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
Wendy Jenkins 8th Nov 2026
Sam and Lorrraine and the team were exceptionally helpful throught the whole process. Nothing was too much trouble and their caring and kind nature really made a difference.
Pauline Morgan 8th Nov 2026
I had never had to organise a funeral before but after the initial appointment with Sam I didn’t feel alone in the process. The support, communication and kindness from Thornalley Funeral Services made everything after Mum’s death so much easier at the time when everything felt overwhelming. Everyone who attended the service at Mintlyn Crematorium agreed that it was a lovely, dignified experience for the family and friends. I cannot thank Sam and the team enough for providing exactly what Mum had wanted.
Wendy Jenkins 3rd Nov 2026
Sam and his colleagues have been extremely helpful and professional and have made everything as easy as possible. Nothing has been too much trouble.