R. B. Copping Independent Family Funeral Service, Poringland

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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 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

125 The Street
Poringland
Norwich
Norfolk
NR14 7RP

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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

Professional Standards

  • 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
  • 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

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.

Latest Obituaries

Pip   Martin

Pip Martin

Oct 1975 - Sep 2026

John   Butler

John Butler

May 1951 - Aug 2026

Gladys   Cushion

Gladys Cushion

Aug 1946 - Sep 2026

Patricia    Ann Winson

Patricia Ann Winson

May 1941 - Aug 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families note how Emma and her team guide them through the arrangements with both professional expertise and personal warmth, taking time to listen to what matters to them and responding quickly to questions or changes in plans.

Families frequently describe the funeral day itself running smoothly and seamlessly, with staff attentive to detail and to the family's needs, often noting that guests comment on how well everything was organised and how fitting the service felt.

Several mention the care shown to their loved one from the moment of collection through to the service itself, combined with the emotional support provided to the family during a difficult process, with nothing feeling like too much trouble.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 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

  • 5 Samantha West 21st Sep 2026

    Thank you for your kindness and support. The whole day went really smoothly and every one said it was the most uplifting funeral that they had been to.

  • 5 Peter Weavers 14th Sep 2026


    Following the death of my mother, the family appreciated the consideration, flexibility and responsiveness demonstrated throughout by James Myers and the team at R B Copping. We were satisfied that my mother was well cared for, James and Emma responded very quickly to any changes as our plans evolved and the appointment of Cathy McNab as celebrant could not have been bettered. As a consequence, the service was exactly what we had hoped for and the funeral was conducted with great respect, dignity and professionalism. As a family we could not have asked for anything more.

  • 5 Kevin Brice 5th Sep 2026

    I can only state on behalf of family and I that Emma and the team, along with the celebrant Jill, were so professional and empathetic with dad’s funeral. We cannot rate them highly enough. 

    Emma Stork replied
    Thank you Kevin for taking the time to write a lovely review of our services. It does mean so much to us to receive these comments. Best wishes Emma x
  • 5 Chris Byrne 16th Aug 2026

    Highly professional, attentive and thoughtful. 
    Emma and the team explained everything clearly and listened to what mattered in a flexible and approachable way.  

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Chris
    Many thanks for writing a lovely review of our services. All the best Emma
  • 5 Nicola Clarke 19th Jul 2026

    Looked after two funerals for us as a family. Always go above and beyond and professional at all times while also being very supportive at a very sad time. Thank you.

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Nicola,
    Thank you for writing such a lovely comments about our services we provided to you and the family. Its very much appreciated. Regards Emma
  • 5 Kelly Peden 6th Jul 2026

    A swift and simple process, handled with care and consideration and we couldn’t have asked for a better service. Thank you all for making an otherwise sad day run as smoothly as it could, we are incredibly grateful x

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Kelly, I am glad that James looked after everything for you and that everything with the funeral arrangements went as well as they could. All the best Emma and James.
  • 5 Sian Thomas 30th Jun 2026

    Thank you to James and all at RB Coppings for their faultless service and support both before and including the funeral. It was beautifully conducted and every request was actioned promptly and with grace. Thank you for making such a difficult day so beautiful as we said goodbye to David.

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Sian, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of our services, it means so much to us all to receive such lovely comments. All the best Emma.
  • 5 Susan James 23rd Jun 2026

    Very helpful. I arranged my mum’s funeral from 300 miles away and they made it feel as straightforward as if I was in the village. 

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Susan, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, it is very much appreciated. So glad everything went smoothly. Regards Emma
  • 5 Angela Masterman 2nd Jun 2026

    Excellent professional efficient service. Can highly recommend

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Angela, thank you for writing a review of our services, its very much appreciated. Regards Emma
  • 5 Christine Fryer 1st Jun 2026

    James was very caring and respectful during all the preparations for my husbands funeral. I would highly recommend R.B. Copping Funeral Services. 

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Christine, thank you so very much for your kind words. Regards Emma
  • 5 Angela Whiskered 31st May 2026

    From start to finish Emma made what was an extremely sad situation bareable and stressless. I can't recommend R B Coping highly enough.

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Angie, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of our services. Regards Emma
  • 5 Jane Ryder 26th May 2026

    James made the whole funeral experience as good as it could possibly be. Very professional, with kindness and compassion every step of the way. A very big thankyou to all at Coppings.

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Jane. Thank you for leaving such lovely words regarding our services we provided. Regards Emma and James.
  • 5 Vivian Kemp 24th May 2026

    Emma,James and their team at Coppings could not have done more to help us get through a sad time. 
    Emma’s help and guidance saw us through every step from liaising with Susanna the priest, press announcements, service sheet printing, ordering floral arrangements and the funeral service itself. 

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Viv, Thank you for the lovely review you have left us, it does mean so much to us all to receive these. Regards Emma and James.
  • 5 Charlotte Waters 24th May 2026

    James and his team were so professional and kind, gently taking us through the process. We are so grateful for their kindness and for being so hands on with us. I am so glad we went with Coppings and would 100% recommend them. 

  • 5 Ian Smith 18th May 2026

    I would highly recommend there services they were kind and caring and nothing was too much for them everything went very smoothly I hope that I don’t have to go through this again but if I did R.B copping would be my first choice 

  • 5 Leon Carrara 12th May 2026

    Coppings provided an excellent service throughout. I was surprised at how much there was to consider and decide, but I was prompted in a very timely way. A lot ow f weight was lifted by all the little pieces that Coppings pulled together.

  • 5 Stephen Roskilly 9th May 2026

    Very professional and covered everything causing no worries at all.

  • 5 Sally Kerrison 18th Apr 2026

    Thank you for making mum’s funeral so lovely. Everyone was very kind and helpful. Everything went smoothly without any problems. 

  • 5 Geoff Cole 13th Apr 2026

    I would like to thank all the staff at R.B Copping Funeral Services for helping me through a very difficult time when my wife passed away.
    Emma was so helpful, considerate and compassionate dealing with every detail supporting me through a very difficult process of arranging a funeral.
    The order of service was beautifully presented too with many lovely comments from those who attended on the day.
    I would highly recommend R.B Copping.
    Thank you so much,
    Geoff.

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Geoff, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of our services, all the best to you and the family x
  • 5 Sue Waters 23rd Mar 2026

    Very friendly people who organised everything and provided a very good send off to our mum 
    Emma was particularly helpful and has been a great support at this moment in time 

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Sue, thank you for leaving a lovely review of our services to you and the family xx
  • 5 David Chapman 3rd Mar 2026

    Very caring and attention to detail and support given was of a high standard.

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear David, thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review of our recent service for you. Regards Emma
  • 5 Clive Eastell 15th Feb 2026

    Absolutely fantastic service from start to finish James and Emma made a difficult time go with ease and went beyond expectations even taking the flowers from the crematorium to our local church after the service

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Clive, it was a pleasure to look after you, dad and the family at such a difficult time, thank you for your lovely comments xx
  • 5 Christine Hind 13th Feb 2026

    I have no hesitation in recommending Emma and her team. Emma was kind, helpful, efficient and professional and made a difficult time much less stressful. We are very grateful.

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Christine, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of our services xx
  • 5 Bridget Greensitt 13th Feb 2026

    Emma and her team are professional, very helpful and very friendly - perfect when dealing with the loss of a loved one.
    We’ve used Emma 3 times now and whilst I hope I don’t need her services again anytime soon - she will certainly be getting a call from me again xx

    Emma Stork replied
    Thank you Bridget for leaving such a lovely review xx

Address
125 The Street
Poringland
Norwich
Norfolk
NR14 7RP

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

Professional Standards

  • 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
  • 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

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

Samantha West 21st Sep 2026

Thank you for your kindness and support. The whole day went really smoothly and every one said it was the most uplifting funeral that they had been to.

Peter Weavers 14th Sep 2026

Following the death of my mother, the family appreciated the consideration, flexibility and responsiveness demonstrated throughout by James Myers and the team at R B Copping. We were satisfied that my mother was well cared for, James and Emma responded very quickly to any changes as our plans evolved and the appointment of Cathy McNab as celebrant could not have been bettered. As a consequence, the service was exactly what we had hoped for and the funeral was conducted with great respect, dignity and professionalism. As a family we could not have asked for anything more.

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