Thornalley Funeral Services, King's Lynn

1378 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Jenny Clarke 26th Mar 2024

Andrew arranged our dear brother’s cremation with compassion and made the whole procedure run smoothly. 

Barbara Culey 25th Mar 2024

We would like to thank Ray, Andrew and their team for the excellent and professional manner with which they have dealt with our family during this very difficult and sad time for us. Their attention to detail in arranging our celebration of Mick's life has been outstanding, we are truly grateful and appreciate everything they have done to ensure the service ran smoothly. We would highly recommend using Thornally Funeral Services. Barbara Culey and Family.

Colin Gathercole 25th Mar 2024

Thornally were extremely empathetic and courteous from beginning to the end. We were not rushed at all and listened with care when we broke down in tears. Nothing was too much trouble and would provide helpful suggestions for which we were extremely grateful. Wonderful professional caring people.

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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
Call: 01553 601369

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 Jenny Clarke 26th Mar 2024

    Andrew arranged our dear brother’s cremation with compassion and made the whole procedure run smoothly. 

  • 5 Barbara Culey 25th Mar 2024

    We would like to thank Ray, Andrew and their team for the excellent and professional manner with which they have dealt with our family during this very difficult and sad time for us. Their attention to detail in arranging our celebration of Mick's life has been outstanding, we are truly grateful and appreciate everything they have done to ensure the service ran smoothly. We would highly recommend using Thornally Funeral Services. Barbara Culey and Family.

  • 5 Colin Gathercole 25th Mar 2024


    Thornally were extremely empathetic and courteous from beginning to the end.
    We were not rushed at all and listened with care when we broke down in tears.
    Nothing was too much trouble and would provide helpful suggestions for which we were extremely grateful.
    Wonderful professional caring people.

  • 4 Mark May 25th Mar 2024

    All staff was /are a credit to Thornally’s … very supportive very understanding and helped in every way possible
    Loosing someone close was/is hard but knowing they was in safe hands helps and would recommend Thornally's funeral services 
    So from us all we would like to thank you for the sad but lovely experience x

  • 5 Carol Monaghan 23rd Mar 2024

    Thornaleys did everything we asked for in the funeral process expertly and also some extra without being asked.
    Were polite,helpful & supportive all the way through the proceedure.

  • 5 Anne Norman 23rd Mar 2024

    Very professional, compassionate service. 
    From our first visit to the Funeral everyone was so kind. Kept us fully informed through a difficult time. 

  • 5 David English 21st Mar 2024

    Did more than was asked brilliant service could not of wished for a better service many thanks to Ray and team for making things possible 

  • 5 Marian Stafford 18th Mar 2024

    My family has always turned to Thornalley funeral services to help at these most sensitive times because of the most professional way that everything is dealt with from start to finish by the Thornalley team. They are to be congratulated for their ability to put clients at their ease but, at the same time, to organise a respectful funeral with great attention to detail.

  • 5 Richard Hendry 18th Mar 2024

    At a time when it is so difficult to think clearly,Thornally Funeral Service Services guided us through the whole complexity of arranging a service and cremation with kindness and understanding.

  • 5 Paul Carter 18th Mar 2024

    Absolutely perfect, fantastic staff made a difficult time much easier. Thank you all

  • 4 John Sutcliffe 17th Mar 2024

    Very efficient and thorough - many thanks.

  • 5 Susan Sainty 17th Mar 2024

    Everyone I dealt with was so kind, caring and helpful. Can’t speak highly enough of the service I received, at a difficult time. 

  • 5 Sarah Dunn 16th Mar 2024

    Everyone at Thornalleys made this painful situation more manageable . 
    The support from the beginning, collection of dad , meetings , phone calls , planning and just making sure the stress was taken away - they did all of this . 
    Thank you so much for helping us give our dad a lovely funeral . 

  • 5 Ellen Branham 16th Mar 2024

    Excellent from start to finish. Thankyou 

  • 5 Elaine Rouse 15th Mar 2024

    I would like to thank Andrew and his colleagues at Thornalley for their support, kindness and compassion at what has been an emotional time for myself and my family after the devastating lose of my Husband. Thornalley did an amazing job looking after my Husband and nothing seemed like too much trouble if myself or my family needed support.
    On the day of the funeral, Andrew and his team were very professional and helped us say goodbye with a lovely service they helped us plan.
    I can't thank them enough and I would highly recommend Thornalley.

  • 5 David Park 14th Mar 2024

    Thornally have helped me with both mu mum and dad's funeral. Sensitive, sympathetic and professional. Thankyou

  • 5 Martin Greene 14th Mar 2024

    So caring and thoughtful. They made a sad day better and took care of everything 
    Thank you 

  • 5 Mervyn Waite 12th Mar 2024

    Excellent service from start to finish. Nothing was to much trouble. Everyone was very helpful.

  • 5 Joanne Nicholas 11th Mar 2024

    Professional and compassionate. Everything went smoothly and on time. I would highly recommend Thornealley to care for your loved one when passed.

  • 5 Christopher Barney 8th Mar 2024

    Looked after from start to finish with help and support through a very difficult time.
    Polite, courteous, professional at every turn of events.

  • 5 Christopher Blower 8th Mar 2024

    We have entrusted several of our family member with Thornalleys service.  They supply a first class service with a dedicated sympathetic team to help us through the difficult times. 

  • 5 Cheryl Chapman 7th Mar 2024

    Thank you for a friendly, efficient and caring funeral arrangements. The support you gave us as a family was very much appreciated and has helped us greatly during a sad time.

  • 5 Dr Gareth Allen 5th Mar 2024

    This is an exceptional family-run and owned business, with a long history of service to the local community.  Every aspect of their care, every communication is handled with quiet professionalism and respect.  The attention to detail is remarkable and consistent throughout, with understanding and support at every stage of a difficult and sad time.  We would like to especially thank Ray and Andrew, Traci and Chris, and our Celebrant Helen for all their kindness. 

    Thornalley's have a well-deserved reputation for excellence over four decades, and we have no hesitation in thoroughly recommending them.

    The Allen family.

  • 5 Derek Smith 4th Mar 2024

    Thornalley were excellent at a very difficult time. Ray and his team were supportive and caring and ensured our mother’s funeral went as well as possible. I would not hesitate to recommend them or use their services again.

  • 5 Sheryl Kinnear 4th Mar 2024

    Absolutely every person we spoke to was polite, respectful, engaging and helpful. Nothing was too much of a problem. Thank you so much to Ray, Andrew and the team, the service was faultless and incredible from beginning to end. Your enduring support was appreciated beyond words. 

Address
Austin St
King's Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 1QH

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

Jenny Clarke 26th Mar 2024

Andrew arranged our dear brother’s cremation with compassion and made the whole procedure run smoothly. 

Barbara Culey 25th Mar 2024

We would like to thank Ray, Andrew and their team for the excellent and professional manner with which they have dealt with our family during this very difficult and sad time for us. Their attention to detail in arranging our celebration of Mick's life has been outstanding, we are truly grateful and appreciate everything they have done to ensure the service ran smoothly. We would highly recommend using Thornally Funeral Services. Barbara Culey and Family.

Colin Gathercole 25th Mar 2024

Thornally were extremely empathetic and courteous from beginning to the end. We were not rushed at all and listened with care when we broke down in tears. Nothing was too much trouble and would provide helpful suggestions for which we were extremely grateful. Wonderful professional caring people.

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