Thornalley Funeral Services, Dersingham

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Lisa Shackcloth 23rd Nov 2025

They have been fantastic staff and looked after mum can't fault them truly fantastic people thankyou

Sue Smith 13th Nov 2025

The service we received  from Thornalley has been exceptional . The care and compassion they have shown to both Vicki and ourselves has been truly outstanding. They have supported us through every step with patience and understanding making one of the worst events of our lives more bearable. Their patient suggestions in the procedures have been gratefully received to smooth the process. I can never thank them enough. I would recommend this Funeral Service to anyone.  Thanks You Thornalley.

Ian Chisholm 13th Nov 2025

As a relative some 190 miles away, I was so happy with the funeral organised by Sam and his team. Being so far away, a lot had to be organised on trust and the service was commented on by relatives and friends as to how wonderful it was. Thank You Sam

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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

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 Lisa Shackcloth 23rd Nov 2025

    They have been fantastic staff and looked after mum can't fault them truly fantastic people thankyou

  • 5 Sue Smith 13th Nov 2025

    The service we received  from Thornalley has been exceptional . The care and compassion they have shown to both Vicki and ourselves has been truly outstanding. They have supported us through every step with patience and understanding making one of the worst events of our lives more bearable.
    Their patient suggestions in the procedures have been gratefully received to smooth the process. I can never thank them enough. I would recommend this Funeral Service to anyone.  Thanks You Thornalley.

  • 5 Ian Chisholm 13th Nov 2025

    As a relative some 190 miles away, I was so happy with the funeral organised by Sam and his team. Being so far away, a lot had to be organised on trust and the service was commented on by relatives and friends as to how wonderful it was.

    Thank You Sam

  • 5 Alfie Bell 12th Nov 2025

    Throughout what is a really difficult time, Thonrnalleys (in particular Sam & Nicky) have offered a fantastic, empathetic and comforting service. Sam has made personally sure that our requests are seen to and has accommodated every minor detail we've suggested from our first meeting to post-service. Nicky has answered countless questions and emails I've put her way. I cannot thank them enough. I hope to not have to use them any time soon!!.. but when needs must, I will use no other Directors.

  • 5 Ian Roy 5th Nov 2025

    Professional, compassionate and respectful. Thank you so much Sam and Nicky.

  • 5 Jean Hall 1st Nov 2025

    Thank you Sam and everyone at Thornalleys for your excellent care and guidance at this terribly difficult time.

  • 5 Claire Bunton 26th Oct 2025

    Sam and Nicky were very professional and looked after everything so well . 
    Everything ran smoothly and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you both . 

  • 5 Lynne Francis 19th Oct 2025

    Sam at the Dersingham office was amazing - helpful and supportive all the way through the process of organising the funeral to carrying it out. He explained the various options of service available, answered fully all questions that we had, and let us take time to make decisions. His main interest was ensuring that we chose what felt right for 'us' at ever step. We can't thank Sam and Thornalleys enough for their caring professional at such an emotional time.

  • 5 Rachel Fletcher 13th Oct 2025

    Dear Sam & Nicky and all the team at TFS,

    It was such a shock when my Dad passed away, he was miles away in Wiltshire and I was in shock. From collecting my Dad and bringing him home to all of the support, both emotionally and organising everything, you have been amazing.
    You were so patient, kind.caring and so so supportive, I wouldnt have coped without you all.
    My Dads funeral, was the best we could have hoped for, professional, caring, compassionate, and the celebration of him that we wanted.
    I cannot put into words how gratefull we all are and would reccomend your amazing services to everyone.

    Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
    Rachel.xxx


  • 5 Helen Beynon 10th Oct 2025

    Sam and Kim were very helpful and efficient. I did not want too much formality but they ensured that nothing was a problem. 
    I am very grateful.

  • 5 Adelaine Gould 6th Oct 2025

    Sam and his team were amazing, I had to organise the funeral for Devon, and they were brilliant at communicating with me and organising it all. They looked after mum beautifully. They also matched us up with a lovely reverent. It was just perfect. Thank you.

  • 5 Caroline Harper 1st Oct 2025

    With collaboration, my mother's funeral went very smoothly, professionally and respectfully.

  • 5 Sally Fitzmaurice 29th Sep 2025

    We thank all the staff at Thornalley for their help and support in being able to put together a wonderfully uplifting and joyous celebration of our Fathers life .

  • 5 Rosie Wright 27th Sep 2025

    Sam and all the staff at Thornally Dersingham are a credit to their profession.From the moment we made contact everything went well.As a family we were shown nothing but compassion and respect.A very difficult time was made so much easier by their guidance and support.

  • 5 Juliette Meek 26th Sep 2025

    Amazing support, thank you for a great service and care.

  • 5 Roger Buckenham 25th Sep 2025

    We could not of asked for any more. As a family we felt looked after and cared for the entire time and this includes my mum. Communication   was excellent as was all of the organisation and personal attention. Thank you to everyone involved , you do a special job and you are appreciated. 

  • 5 Mark Cox 22nd Sep 2025

    Wonderful people and support at a difficult time. Very efficient 

  • 5 Bernie Warburton 21st Sep 2025

    everyone is so friendly and respectful and very helpful, they have helped us with ev ery aspect of the funeral and i would recommend them to anyone who loses someone. they phoned every few days to check how we were doing.

  • 5 Carol Bromfield 20th Sep 2025

    An excellent service at a difficult time.  They made the whole process so easy, explaining everything and keeping us updated.  Would have no hesitation in recommending Thornalleys.

  • 5 Darren Mendham 19th Sep 2025

    From the initial telephone call to after the cremation both Nicky and Sam at the Dersingham office have been amazing , supportive nothing is to much trouble ! 
    Thank you both and Thornally as a business .

  • 5 Betty Smith 18th Sep 2025

    The service we received from Thornalley was professional and caring, they provided comfort and confidence throughout the difficult experience and were respectful and thoughtful at all times. We are very grateful for their kindness and service.

  • 5 Vicky Risebrow 18th Sep 2025

    Thankyou to all the staff at the Dersingham office in particular Nicky who did so much to sort the Funeral Bond that was associated with another company in a different part of the country. The care and empathy from both Nicky and Sam was just right and helped immensely! 
    Thankyou
    Vicky RISEBROW 

  • 5 Helen Bates 12th Sep 2025

    Thornalley have made the sad and distressing side of losing much loved one. Easier, they have supported, treated all of us with incredible kindness and care. Sam kept us informed at every stage, answered questions we forgot to ask and looked after my late father as if he was their own. I hope when my time comes I'm looked after by Thornalley.

  • 5 Carol Murtagh 8th Sep 2025

    Thank you so much to Sam and Nicky and everyone from Thornalley's in Dersingham. We really appreciate your kindness and care every step of the way. 

  • 5 Jamie Coton 8th Sep 2025

    Couldn’t of been more helpful and respectful during this difficult time 
    Everything was spot on and we got exactly as we asked for 
    Sam and the team at that he Dersingham office treated my mum with dignity and respect couldn’t ask for more 

Address
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

Latest Verified Reviews

Lisa Shackcloth 23rd Nov 2025

They have been fantastic staff and looked after mum can't fault them truly fantastic people thankyou

Sue Smith 13th Nov 2025

The service we received  from Thornalley has been exceptional . The care and compassion they have shown to both Vicki and ourselves has been truly outstanding. They have supported us through every step with patience and understanding making one of the worst events of our lives more bearable. Their patient suggestions in the procedures have been gratefully received to smooth the process. I can never thank them enough. I would recommend this Funeral Service to anyone.  Thanks You Thornalley.

Ian Chisholm 13th Nov 2025

As a relative some 190 miles away, I was so happy with the funeral organised by Sam and his team. Being so far away, a lot had to be organised on trust and the service was commented on by relatives and friends as to how wonderful it was. Thank You Sam

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