R. B. Copping Independent Family Funeral Service, Poringland
This Poringland-based funeral home is part of the respected R. B. Copping family of funeral directors, who have been serving bereaved families in Norfolk since 1935.
Funeral Services
- Traditional burial
- Simple funeral
- Traditional cremation
- Home visit
- On-site parking
- Chapel of rest
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
About Us
R.B. Copping Independent Funeral Service has been providing a caring and professional service to bereaved families in the Norwich area of Norfolk for more than 80 years.
Their funeral home in the village of Poringland opened in 2011.
The branch, which is just a short drive from Norwich city centre, is headed up by Emma Stork, supported by Funeral Director James Myers and a team of professional and caring staff.
The Poringland funeral directors are located on The Street, and the office is open Monday to Friday, 9am and 5pm, every week.
The funeral home, which has ample customer parking, offers a private chapel of rest, direct cremations, floral tributes and monumental masonry.
R.B. Copping also has its own fleet of Daimler and Jaguar hearses and limousines.
The Poringland-based funeral directors are also proud members of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and the National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF).
Call R.B. Copping Independent Funeral Service now to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.
What Families Say
AI SummaryMany families praise the care and attentiveness shown to their loved ones before and during the funeral, describing how they felt reassured that those in their care were treated with dignity and respect. Several mention the accessibility and responsiveness of staff throughout the planning process, noting how questions were answered quickly and arrangements adapted as wishes evolved or circumstances changed. A number of reviews highlight how the funeral day itself ran smoothly and seamlessly, with thoughtful attention to details and coordination that reduced stress for grieving families at an already difficult time.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
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Professional Standards
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NAFD Member
Members agree to a published Code of Practice and can be held to account through the Association if something goes wrong.
What they do
- Inspects member premises to check standards are being met
- Runs a complaints and resolution service for bereaved families
- Provides funeral training and professional qualifications
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SAIF Member
Businesses are checked before they are admitted to SAIF and work to the Society’s Code of Practice.
What they do
- Inspects businesses before granting membership
- Represents independent and family-owned funeral directors
- Offers free, independent arbitration if something goes wrong
Latest Verified Reviews
Jessica Martin 16th Oct 2026
Couldn’t have asked for a better service. Kind, compassionate and helpful. I felt they truly looked after my husband.
Stephen Winson 2nd Oct 2026
James and everyone at Copping were so helpful and respectful at this very emotional time, they couldn’t do anything more to make this time as easy as possible for all the family
Clive Eastell 26th Sep 2026
Fantastic service and attention to detail also so helpful sorting the slide show and setting up a video link for those that couldn't attend. Thanks James and Emma