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.

Latest Verified Reviews

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 

David Chapman 3rd Mar 2026

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

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

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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

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

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

Brenda   Gittins

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Liza Rae Drewery

Mar 2026

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Yvonne Rice

Jan 1950 - Feb 2026

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Jenny Purple

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 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 

  • 5 David Chapman 3rd Mar 2026

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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 5 Angela Masterman 9th Feb 2026

    Absolutely perfect service , very professional & highly organised.

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Angela, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our service, very much appreciated by us all.
    Regards Emma
  • 5 Lee Watson 26th Jan 2026

    We have used R.B Copping before and would not hesitate to recommend their services.

    My Mum was looked after by Emma and the team with great care and professionalism. They made all the arrangements for me which was a great help at such a difficult time. Thank You.

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Lee, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of our services. It was a privilege to be able to look after Mum's funeral for you and the family. All the best Emma
  • 5 Joanna Piroddi 24th Jan 2026

    As a family we can’t thank Emma and her Team at Coppings for making our Mother’s Cremation and Memorial Service a wonderful celebration of our Mother’s life.
    They were so professional and made the process so easy and stress free.
    I highly recommend their service. They guided up every step of the way and listened to our suggestions. 

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Joanna, thank you for such lovely words. It does mean so much to us all to receive these comments. Kind Regards Emma x
  • 5 Becky Golec 12th Jan 2026

    I last dealt with R B Copping’s 7 years ago when sorting my Auntie Pat’s funeral and I was happy to be dealing with them again for Pat’s sister my Auntie Mary’s funeral, I knew we were in safe hands. 

    Emma Stork is such a lovely lady and she was very helpful and compassionate with the organisation of the funeral, from organising the church, vicar, recommendation of a catering (who were amazing - Flour Pot Catering) to the order of service and other general things that need to be discussed. Emma was always happy to help with any questions that I had up to the funeral and on the day both

    Emma and Martin were lovely making sure we were all ok. 
    Martin took me into the church to show where the wreath I had made could go and also the framed photos for on the casket. I also want to thank Emma for checking that my Dad was ok while we were at the grave side as he was rather close to the edge looking in on Mary’s casket. She was probably worried that he was over come by it all or that he might fall in, instead my Dad was just interested in the depth of the hole, that’s my Dad! But thank you Emma for asking him if he was ok. 

    I would definitely recommend R B Copping Independent Family Funeral Service, says it all in the name. Thank you again. 

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Becky, wow what a review, thank you so very much from me, Martin and the team for such lovely comments. I am so glad we were able to help with all aspects of the funeral service. Regards to all the family, Emma x
  • 5 Joanne Moye 22nd Dec 2025

    Thank you for all the support received over the last month. Making the process simple, nothing was too much trouble which is always appreciated in difficult circumstances. Thanks again James.  

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Joanne, thank you for a lovely review of our services to you and the family. All the best Emma x
  • 5 Vivien Strafford 15th Dec 2025

    Thank you for all you help. You have dealt with everything in order to help and ease this very very sad time for us and the family.

    Kind regards

    Charles and Vivien Strafford

  • 5 Julia Tarn 6th Dec 2025

    Emma and her dedicated team organised the most dignified funeral for my father; she makes the whole process bearable and nothing is too much trouble.

    Emma also arranged my mother's funeral nearly six years ago and the same high and caring standards applied this time.

    I wouldn't hesitate in recommending R B Coppings to take into their care of their loved one and their send off.

    A heartfelt thank you to you all.

  • 5 Frankie Tranter 2nd Dec 2025

    Wonderful , efficient service, done with quiet care and concern. Full attention to detail in every respect . We can’t thank them enough for all their help from start to finish, you are an amazing team.
    Thank you all so much.
    from the Tranter family.

  • 5 Donna Hunter 29th Nov 2025

    Kind, sympathetic, efficient and helpful from start to finish. Made a hard time so much easier.

  • 5 Emma Key-Yeomans 25th Nov 2025

    Kind, professional. And we felt supported and looked after.

  • 5 Patricia Perkins 18th Nov 2025

    James did everything I wanted him to and more. He was always friendly and helpful and liaised with all parties concerned. I would not hesitate to recommend the company

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Patricia, thank you for entrusting us with the funeral of your beloved sister, we very much appreciate you kind review of our services too. Regards Emma x
  • 5 Janice King 9th Nov 2025

    We so pleased with your service that you provide.
    Your care and dedication was outstanding.

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Janice, many thanks for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of our services.
    Regards Emma x
  • 5 Robert Spicer 27th Oct 2025

    Emma at Rb Copping couldn’t be more sympathetic and understanding when it came to organising my late mothers funeral. She kept us informed and reassured us along each step of the way when it came to dealing with Mum‘s funeral and looking after her, nothing was ever too much trouble and made the whole process a lot easier when us as a family we’re going through such a tough time. 

    I couldn’t recommend Emma and her team more highly they provide an excellent service and exceeded our expectations. Thank you once again.

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Rob, thank you so very much for taking the time to write such a lovely review of our services, it is very much appreciated by us all. Regards Emma x
  • 5 Nick Cason 13th Oct 2025

    The funeral was carried out really well and incredibly respectfully - very professional throughout - thankyou

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Nick, we very much appreciate the review you have left regarding our recent services to you and the family, thank you, Emma and James.
  • 5 Maureen Edgeway 28th Sep 2025

    Thank you so much to James and Emma and all your team for all your kindness and help given to me while organising Clyde’s funeral. My whole experience of being with you at a very sad time in my life was made so much easier knowing you would be with me every step of the way. Thank you ❤️ 
    with very  kind regards
    Maureen 

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Maureen, thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of our services. All the best to you, Emma and James x
  • 5 Barbara Piercy 27th Sep 2025

    Excellent!  Cannot fault the service provided.

    Made everything so much easier.  

    Thank you!  

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Barbara, thank you so very much for leaving such a lovely review of our services. Emma x
  • 5 Jacob Stafford 23rd Sep 2025

    As a family we have used Coppings twice now. They're incredible, suit your needs and are always there for you.
    Will be forever grateful for how they helped with my grandma and my mother.

    Emma Stork replied
    Thank you Jacob for leaving such a lovely review x
  • 5 Gill O'Shea 14th Sep 2025

    Excellent service 
    Would highly recommend 

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Gill, thank you for taking the time to leave a lovely review of our services x
  • 5 Martin Balls 9th Sep 2025

    Emma looked after us on the death of my mother with absolute compassion & efficiency. We, as a family, cannot praise the team at RB Copping highly enough.

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Martin, thank you for such kind words, it means a lot to us all x
  • 5 Elaine Prewer 25th Aug 2025

    Thank you so much James. Coming to Coppings was definitely the right choice for our family. Your help and guidance was excellent. Nothing was too much trouble and you helped us to choose our perfect send off for our father.

    Emma Stork replied
    Thank you Elaine for taking the time to leave such a kind review of our services to you and the family x

Address
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

Latest Verified Reviews

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 

David Chapman 3rd Mar 2026

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

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

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