Thornalley Funeral Services, Dersingham

132 reviews

Independent family funeral directors in Dersingham, serving bereaved families throughout Norfolk with dedication and pride.

Latest Verified Reviews

Lynda Sarsby 14th Jan 2024

I cannot praise Thornally enough, the service they gave us from start to finish was excellent, all the staff made a very difficult time so much easier to bear, so kind and respectful. Thank you

Erika Juskiene 14th Jan 2024

Everything was perfect,people was very nice...could not expected better,thanks very much

Vicky Wheatley 12th Jan 2024

Excellent service. Caring, professional, nothing too much trouble. Would highly recommend.

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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

Hunstanton Road
Dersingham
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE31 6HQ

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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: 01485 506830

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.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Lynda Sarsby 14th Jan 2024

    I cannot praise Thornally enough, the service they gave us from start to finish was excellent, all the staff made a very difficult time so much easier to bear, so kind and respectful. Thank you

  • 5 Erika Juskiene 14th Jan 2024

    Everything was perfect,people was very nice...could not expected better,thanks very much

  • 5 Vicky Wheatley 12th Jan 2024

    Excellent service. Caring, professional, nothing too much trouble. Would highly recommend.

  • 5 Simon Riches 12th Jan 2024

    There aren't enough stars in the rating system to recommend this family business more highly.
    The amazing personal care delivered by Nicky and Sam is unrivalled in any company I have ever dealt with.
    In such a sad occasion, which is always their business, they made my family feel totally at ease and gave us gracious and dignified treatment on the whole journey.
    Amazing!!🙏

  • 5 Cameron Green 11th Jan 2024

    Sam and Nikki were sympathetic and caring from the moment we had our first appointment and constantly kept in contact throughout. They are a real credit to Thornallys. Thank you Sam and Nikki. 

  • 5 Steven Smith 27th Dec 2023

    Myself and my two daughters Emma and Lisa have never known a company to be so caring.From the moment we notified them they have been first class service. The team at Dersingham were so kind totally respectfully with all our wishes nothing was too much trouble for them.They are a credit to the company to them it was more than a job we felt they were friends and new exactly what we wanted for my wife .Got bless them for the help and support they give my family at such a sad time

  • 5 Paul & Shairon Spaans 23rd Dec 2023

    Outstanding Service from Sam and Nicky at Dersingham .Always available for help and advice so kind and caring . Being such a difficult time they took care of everything.The day was just perfect for what we had wanted.Thankou so much from the family xx

  • 5 Mark Riches 17th Dec 2023

    I cannot speak highly enough of the professional and sensitive manner in which Thornalley managed the funeral of my late Father, John Riches.
    Sam & Nicky were excellent in everything they did and we are very grateful to them.

  • 5 Reginald Foreman 15th Dec 2023

    From the initial phone call the service we received from Thornalley was compassionate, professional and very family oriented. It was very reassuring that Mum was looked after, nothing was too much trouble. Grateful thanks, especially to Sam at Dersingham.

  • 5 Emma Christopher 14th Dec 2023

    Fantastic service and support right through, Extra personal thoughts and touches that made a difference. Felt very supported and reassured through everything. Nicky and Sam always there when needed Thank You so much 

  • 5 Sandy Tocher 11th Dec 2023

    The entire experience was made so perfect by everyone in the Dersingham office. Kindest, care and consideration in abundance. I can't thank all concerned enough for giving the love of my life a wonderful goodbye.

  • 5 Allison Davison 1st Dec 2023

    Our family are so grateful to you all for the support and care you have shown to us all during this very difficult time. You made the whole process of arranging Colin's funeral so straight-forward and his final farewell was perfect. A huge thank you to Nicky and Sam - I couldn't have got through it all without you both. What a team you are!

  • 5 Wendy Cowling 1st Dec 2023

    Very kind and compassionate.Everything went perfectly couldn’t have gone better thankyou  very much

  • 5 Neil Chappell 26th Nov 2023

    Very sympathetic and pleasant and made special arrangements to fit in with our wishes. Nikki and Sam were excellent.

  • 5 Brenda Bloy 18th Nov 2023

    We could not have wished for any thing better.                           It was perfect thank you xx

  • 5 Allen Daly 16th Nov 2023

    From the first contact for arranging the funeral and what was needed to the completion of the service, everything was professionally done in a caring manner and all of the family fully appreciated the reverence shown throughout.

  • 5 Alvin Kellock 10th Nov 2023

    Kindness, consideration, no question to silly to answer, always willing to help in anyway whatsoever. Recommended.

  • 5 Joe Kellegher 30th Oct 2023

    Sam and all the team have been fantastic right from the very start. So professional and sympathetic and understanding it really helped having them in the background taking care of all the arrangements. Would never go elsewhere. Thanks 

  • 5 Nicole Jefferson 15th Oct 2023

    Sam and the team were brilliant from start to finish. They guided us with care and sympathy throughout the whole process. Our mum would be very proud.

    Thankyou so very much, you made a very difficult time alot easier for us all.

  • 5 James Everett 14th Oct 2023

    This is the second time we have used Sam at the Dersingham office.  The service level could not be higher.  Thoughtful, professional and simply extremely nice to deal with.  I could not recommend them highly enough. 

  • 5 Wendy Beale 12th Oct 2023

    Special thanks to Sam and Nicky for their exceptional funeral arrangement, for their kindness and understanding under difficult circumstance, and Sam's support on the day

  • 5 Anne Smith 10th Oct 2023

    Every Funeral is personal, unique and special and every family wants to do their best to honour their loved one in the most befitting way.
    From my initial contact with Nicky in the Dersingham office I felt very much listened to and supported.
    Both her and Sam did everything they could, in the most helpful, caring and professional manner, to make my Mother’s funeral a loving and memorable occasion.
    I will always remember their kindness.

  • 5 Susan Lane 6th Oct 2023

    We are so grateful to you for looking after us so well from start to finish. Your compassion and care for my Dad and for our family before, during and after his funeral have been amazing. Thank you for being special.

  • 5 Jane Cobb 5th Oct 2023

    Beyond excellent ! 

  • 5 Linda Bostrom-Wick 5th Oct 2023

    I couldn’t have asked for a better service for my dad he was looked after brilliantly and Sam and Nicky and all the staff looked after me and my mum was brilliant I would recommend them every time and they look after the love ones left behind was so lovely so a very big thank you from my mum Mary and me Linda x

Address
Hunstanton Road
Dersingham
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE31 6HQ

Open map

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

Lynda Sarsby 14th Jan 2024

I cannot praise Thornally enough, the service they gave us from start to finish was excellent, all the staff made a very difficult time so much easier to bear, so kind and respectful. Thank you

Erika Juskiene 14th Jan 2024

Everything was perfect,people was very nice...could not expected better,thanks very much

Vicky Wheatley 12th Jan 2024

Excellent service. Caring, professional, nothing too much trouble. Would highly recommend.

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