Thornalley Funeral Services, King's Lynn

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Independent family funeral directors in King’s Lynn, serving bereaved families throughout Norfolk with dedication and pride.

Latest Verified Reviews

Richard Hayes 9th Jul 2026

Friendly, compassionate and professional team.  I was kept updated on all aspects of the preparations, and felt completely confident that everything would go well.  First-class service and support.

Marjorie Tims 9th Jul 2026

Andrew and the team at Thornalley and Helen the Celebrant give the best care and personal attention to make a difficult occasion as easy to bear as possible.

Kerry Newton 8th Jul 2026

Although we chose an unattended cremation for my dad, the care, compassion, and professionalism shown by Thornalley Funeral Services throughout the process were exceptional. From our first contact, they treated us with kindness, respect, and understanding, making a difficult time much easier to manage. They explained everything clearly, kept us informed, and handled every detail with dignity and sensitivity. Knowing that my dad was in such caring hands gave our family real comfort and peace of mind. We are truly grateful for the support we received and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for compassionate and professional funeral care. Thank you for everything you did for our family.

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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

Austin St
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 1QH

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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 King’s Lynn 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 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 now to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Richard Hayes 9th Jul 2026

    Friendly, compassionate and professional team.  I was kept updated on all aspects of the preparations, and felt completely confident that everything would go well.  First-class service and support.

  • 5 Marjorie Tims 9th Jul 2026

    Andrew and the team at Thornalley and Helen the Celebrant give the best care and personal attention to make a difficult occasion as easy to bear as possible.

  • 5 Kerry Newton 8th Jul 2026

    Although we chose an unattended cremation for my dad, the care, compassion, and professionalism shown by Thornalley Funeral Services throughout the process were exceptional.

    From our first contact, they treated us with kindness, respect, and understanding, making a difficult time much easier to manage. They explained everything clearly, kept us informed, and handled every detail with dignity and sensitivity.

    Knowing that my dad was in such caring hands gave our family real comfort and peace of mind. We are truly grateful for the support we received and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for compassionate and professional funeral care.

    Thank you for everything you did for our family.

  • 5 Helen Lomas 6th Jul 2026

    In the most heartbreaking and difficult of times the empathy, kindness and professionalism shown by Andrew and all staff at Thornalley was greatly appreciated. Thank you for looking after our Dad. 

  • 5 Maurice Garrod 6th Jul 2026

    Very professional and respectful service. Nothing was too much trouble. 

  • 5 Jekaterina Pankova 5th Jul 2026

    Thank you so much to the wonderful staff for your support and guidance during this very difficult time. You treated our family with the utmost dignity and went above and beyond to make sure everything ran smoothly. Your genuine care and attention to detail made a challenging day much easier to bear.

  • 5 Ian King 4th Jul 2026

    Excellent from start to finish
    Patient and helpful and at all times empathetic

  • 5 David Stilgoe 3rd Jul 2026

    Excellent p in all departments 

  • 5 Pamela Parren 2nd Jul 2026

    Very accomplished and responsive to our requests,especially as arrangements were made at distance.

  • 5 Craig Backham 29th Jun 2026

    Everything was as directed and handled with efficiency and dignity. The service from Andrew and his team was excellent

  • 5 Lisa Stancer 29th Jun 2026

    I would like to thank Thornalley’s on behalf of myself and our family for the outstanding service, empathy and compassion each and every member has shown whilst my husband has been in your care. 
    The funeral summed up nothing but pure respect, and compassion they have for the family of their loved ones, simply outstanding. 

  • 5 Lorraine Stopps 28th Jun 2026

    Professional kind and caring nothing too difficult for them very compassionate 

  • 5 Amanda Hall 28th Jun 2026

    Thornalley’s professionalism, kindness and compassion at this most difficult time has been the perfect complement to our distress. I cannot praise Andrew, Traci and the reprographics team for their help in planning the funeral of my father. 

  • 5 Suzanne Seabrook 28th Jun 2026

    Absolutely fantastic service
    Nothing seems to be too much trouble empathetic in every sense of the word
    Even down to regular calls from Andrew Thornally just to see how we were.
    The service from their celebrant was fantastic she put together and delivered a perfect service to celebrate the passing my Mum

  • 5 Mercedes Thompson 28th Jun 2026

    Traci, Andrew and Liam have been amazing. They have been with our family every step of the way. The support provided was brilliant.

  • 5 David Morgan 27th Jun 2026

    I have known Thornalley Funeral Services and their family for nearly forty years ; a very caring , understanding and professional local family firm . The services they offer are all embracing and executed with the utmost personal attention and care , dedicated to ensure the emotional impact of bereavement is lessened by their friendly and comforting intervention. They are without doubt the " go to " funeral directors. 100% recommended.

  • 5 Jonathan Foskett 22nd Jun 2026

    The whole team at THORNALLEY is friendly, loving and supportive through the whole process of arranging and conducting the funeral- nothing was ever to much trouble and any questions we had they would be more than happy to answer and support, a massive thank you to Lynne who was caring and explained every step and what was happening and even happily Sat with my youngest Son when my oldest and wife went to see the late Malcolm in the chapel of rest. A massive thank you to all the team, and yet again a personal thanks to Lynne and Andrew x 

  • 5 Stephen Ayres 22nd Jun 2026

    Extremely professional kind caring and understanding , carried out our wishes to the letter, cannot speak highly enough of their service . Thankyou Andrew and all your team.

  • 5 Barbara Roberts 21st Jun 2026

    Excellent service n very caring staff so nice at a difficult time 

  • 5 Nigel Mountain 21st Jun 2026

    Excellent service, compassionate and helpful.

  • 5 Sarah Staines 20th Jun 2026

    All our contact with Thornalley have been of the highest professional standards.  They have been caring and considerate.  Highly recommended.  

  • 5 Sheena Cartin 19th Jun 2026

    From our first visit till the wake we were treated with the utmost care and kindness. Such a difficult time, but always knew we could ring at any time, and visit our daughter. Thank you for your care.

  • 5 Geoffrey Greenslade 13th Jun 2026

    All went well. Minor glitches with music, resolved in good time.

  • 5 Fiona Campbell-Bennett 11th Jun 2026

    From start to finish everyone was so helpful. I received regular calls to check on how I was coping and to keep me updated, as I lived a distance away from Kings Lynn. Cannot recommend them highly enough.

  • 5 Raymond Edwards 8th Jun 2026

    everything was done as requested, thank you.

Address
Austin St
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 1QH

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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

Richard Hayes 9th Jul 2026

Friendly, compassionate and professional team.  I was kept updated on all aspects of the preparations, and felt completely confident that everything would go well.  First-class service and support.

Marjorie Tims 9th Jul 2026

Andrew and the team at Thornalley and Helen the Celebrant give the best care and personal attention to make a difficult occasion as easy to bear as possible.

Kerry Newton 8th Jul 2026

Although we chose an unattended cremation for my dad, the care, compassion, and professionalism shown by Thornalley Funeral Services throughout the process were exceptional. From our first contact, they treated us with kindness, respect, and understanding, making a difficult time much easier to manage. They explained everything clearly, kept us informed, and handled every detail with dignity and sensitivity. Knowing that my dad was in such caring hands gave our family real comfort and peace of mind. We are truly grateful for the support we received and would highly recommend their services to anyone looking for compassionate and professional funeral care. Thank you for everything you did for our family.

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