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 emphasize how Emma and the team guided them through arrangements with clear explanations and attentive listening, making decisions that might otherwise feel overwhelming much more manageable. Several describe feeling genuinely supported at their most difficult moment, noting that nothing seemed too much trouble and that staff remained available and responsive throughout the process.
Families repeatedly mention that the funeral day itself ran smoothly and with dignity, whether the service was in a church, crematorium or elsewhere, and that the professionalism of staff on the day—their discretion, attention to detail, and respect for the deceased and family—made what could have been chaotic feel calm and well-orchestrated.
A number of reviews note that staff communicated clearly from the initial phone call onwards, answering questions promptly and keeping families informed at each stage, which several say reduced their stress during an already difficult period.
This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.
Verified Reviews
Verified Reviews
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
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.
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.
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
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