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

Lynda Hilliard 12th Apr 2025

Caring, kind, thoughtful, patient, compassionate throughout

Janet Rolfe 6th Apr 2025

Thornalley  Dersingham took charge of my mums funeral with compassion from the time she passed and made all the arrangements so easy for me, I could not of wished for a more helpful and understanding service they gave. The concern that was shown to myself was without a doubt impossible to beat. Thank you to Sam, Nicky and team for all their attention to detail at a time when  most needed.

Andrew Wood 16th Mar 2025

This was the first time I had needed to organise a funeral. I met with Sam at Thornalleys Dersingham office. He explained everything carefully and took a lot of pressure off my family at this difficult time. When the day came, everything went smoothly, with care and compassion shown throughtout, carrying out our requests exactly. Thank you to Sam and Nicky at the branch and the rest of the team who assisted on the day.

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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 Lynda Hilliard 12th Apr 2025

    Caring, kind, thoughtful, patient, compassionate throughout

  • 5 Janet Rolfe 6th Apr 2025

    Thornalley  Dersingham took charge of my mums funeral with compassion from the time she passed and made all the arrangements so easy for me, I could not of wished for a more helpful and understanding service they gave.
    The concern that was shown to myself was without a doubt impossible to beat.
    Thank you to Sam, Nicky and team for all their attention to detail at a time when  most needed.

  • 5 Andrew Wood 16th Mar 2025

    This was the first time I had needed to organise a funeral. I met with Sam at Thornalleys Dersingham office. He explained everything carefully and took a lot of pressure off my family at this difficult time.
    When the day came, everything went smoothly, with care and compassion shown throughtout, carrying out our requests exactly.
    Thank you to Sam and Nicky at the branch and the rest of the team who assisted on the day.

  • 5 Amanda Ayris 13th Mar 2025

    Excellent company with amazing staff. Sam and Nicky in particular guided me through the organisation with compassion and sympathy 

  • 5 Ann Napper 1st Mar 2025

    We couldn't have asked for anything more of Thornally Services and their wonderful staff. They thought of every last detail and were so helpful in checking things through with us.
    Their attention to detail on the day and the professionalism of all of the staff enabled us to just concentrate on remembering Mum. They were gentle, considerate and kind.
    We are very grateful and would highly recommend them for the future.

  • 5 Janet Jackson 28th Feb 2025

    Thornalley funeral directors are professional people who go above and beyond to ensure your loved one is treated with respect.
    They show care, empathy and kindness at what is a very difficult time. 

  • 5 Serena Armstrong 27th Feb 2025

    Thoughtful and attentive throughout.

  • 5 Lisa Dunger 25th Feb 2025

    Sam and Nicky were excellent. So caring and compassionate, nothing was too much trouble. They made what is a very painful and difficult time very much easier for us all to bear.

  • 5 Graham Hunt 24th Feb 2025

    Very caring and professional with advice and support to help you through such a sad time. Can’t thank them enough.

  • 5 Debbie Gray 16th Feb 2025

    Nicky and Sam have been so kind and professional. We were totally in the dark about the steps to take but their thorough and thoughtful guidance helping to plan the funeral, newspaper announcements, liaising with the church, florist, order of service, videographer, donations and keeping in constant touch have been invaluable. Especially looking after Mum until we could say our goodbyes. Thank you.

  • 5 Robert Childs 25th Jan 2025

    Thorough, clear, helpful and caring throughout.
    Thornalleys have a great team.

  • 5 Annette Crowe 24th Jan 2025

    The whole process from start to finish was done with such care and compassion from both Sam and Nicky. Mum was treated with the respect that she’s deserved and the kindness that was given to us was amazing. 
    Such a difficult time when you lose someone, but the team made it so much easier with how they sorted everything for us. Would recommend to anyone 

  • 5 Steven Eglen 18th Jan 2025

    Could not have done better.

  • 5 Paul Groom 13th Jan 2025

    My family are very impressed by the professional way the funeral has been arranged and taken place. The entire team are so respectful and compassionate it couldn't have been handled any better.

  • 5 Adele Church 21st Dec 2024

    I cannot thank Thornalley enough, for their compassion, understanding and most of all their guidance on a most terrible journey. Ken and our family were treated with the utmost respect. Once again THANKYOU.

  • 5 Pauline Carter 6th Dec 2024

    Thornalley are the most compassionate wonderful people you could ever wish for, they treated us all with such love and respect, helping and guiding us through our grief.
    My family will always be incredibly grateful to them.

    Pauline Carter

  • 5 Martin Spittle 25th Nov 2024

    Thank you Thornalley, especially Sam, who was kind and considerate throughout

    Martin Spittle and family

    Martin without Mary

  • 5 Linda Dix 24th Nov 2024

    Thank you so much to  Thornally for the excellent funeral arrangements for my darling husband Geoff . I was so pleased we chose you , we felt at ease as soon as we walked through door. You guided us through each stage of the arrangements so carefully so on the day it went perfectly a wonderful send off to a much loved relative. 

  • 5 Louise Rushton 16th Nov 2024

    Very professional team, kind and respectful at all times, efficient, kept to times as planned.
    Would definitely recommend  to others.
    Thank you very much.

  • 5 Paul Robertson 8th Nov 2024

    I could not fault a thing very professionally carried out went above and beyond made a sad day remembered for a good way 

  • 5 Scott Lammas 3rd Nov 2024

    The service Thornalley Funeral Services offer are second to none. Everything was done smoothly and efficiently.  My thanks go to Sam who upholds all of what the family run business holds dearly in times of grief

  • 5 David Morley 28th Oct 2024

    We couldn’t fault the service from Sam Small at Thornalley Dersingham.

    From the get go Sam inspired confidence at a very difficult time for the family.

    And the execution of the whole funeral experience was faultless and beautiful.

    Our sincere thanks…

  • 5 Debra James 25th Oct 2024

    We chose Thornalley in Dersingham to look after my mum. From the first meeting with Sam, we knew we were in kind caring hands. Sam treated us with respect and sensitivity at an emotional time.
    We found the driver and pallbearers professional and respectful too.
    Would highly recommend. Thank you.

  • 5 Elaine Sellar 24th Oct 2024

    I found everyone at Thornalley very helpful from the moment I first contacted them.  I would like to thank them for their compassion and understanding in dealing with the funeral service arrangements and, in particular, Sam and Claire.
    They kept me informed every step of the way and ensured everything ran smoothly.

  • 5 Jeanett Pugh 21st Oct 2024

    I am so very impressed with the service I received from I had to contact them to the day of the funeral. Sam was a huge support to me and no question was too much to ask and I felt that my mother was in the best hands on her final journey. 
    I would highly recommend Thornally to anyone who have to go through such a difficult and sad time. 
    Thank you 🙏 

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 Hilliard 12th Apr 2025

Caring, kind, thoughtful, patient, compassionate throughout

Janet Rolfe 6th Apr 2025

Thornalley  Dersingham took charge of my mums funeral with compassion from the time she passed and made all the arrangements so easy for me, I could not of wished for a more helpful and understanding service they gave. The concern that was shown to myself was without a doubt impossible to beat. Thank you to Sam, Nicky and team for all their attention to detail at a time when  most needed.

Andrew Wood 16th Mar 2025

This was the first time I had needed to organise a funeral. I met with Sam at Thornalleys Dersingham office. He explained everything carefully and took a lot of pressure off my family at this difficult time. When the day came, everything went smoothly, with care and compassion shown throughtout, carrying out our requests exactly. Thank you to Sam and Nicky at the branch and the rest of the team who assisted on the day.

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