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

Trevor Ebbens 5th Jul 2025

Emma and James have given us the most professional care and attention, but always blended with the personal touch. In this most difficult situation they have been a great support both to my daughter and myself. Thank you very much. Trevor Ebbens

Jean Brand 30th Jun 2025

Thank you for all your help at this difficult time, everything went very smoothly and we would recommend your services to everyone. Thank you. Jean.

Marie Lazell 29th Jun 2025

As a family, we could not have wished for anymore,

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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 and her 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

Janet   High

Janet High

Feb 1939 - Jun 2025

Derek   Gowers

Derek Gowers

Jun 2025

Christine   Ebbens

Christine Ebbens

Jun 2025

Richard   Stamp

Richard Stamp

Dec 1946 - Jun 2025

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Trevor Ebbens 5th Jul 2025

    Emma and James have given us the most professional care and attention, but always blended with the personal touch. In this most difficult situation they have been a great support both to my daughter and myself. Thank you very much.

    Trevor Ebbens

  • 5 Jean Brand 30th Jun 2025

    Thank you for all your help at this difficult time, everything went very smoothly and we would recommend your services to everyone. Thank you.

    Jean.

  • 5 Marie Lazell 29th Jun 2025

    As a family, we could not have wished for anymore,

  • 5 Caroline Holmes 18th Jun 2025

    Thank you to everyone at Coppings, especially Emma who guided me through the whole process in a professional and kind manner.  Every aspect of their service was exemplary.   

  • 5 Lindsay Peck 14th Jun 2025

    Absolutely super company. I've unfortunately used them more than once and everytime they have been there for me every set of the way.

  • 5 Kate Gerrard 7th Jun 2025

    James and Emma helped us put together the perfect service for our Dad. Can't rate them highly enough - kind, efficient, and quick to respond to any questions we had. Thank you, both.

  • 5 Debbie Malin 3rd Jun 2025

    We couldn’t have wished for a more caring, compassionate and professional funeral directors to guide us through this very sad time. Emma, Martin and Joanne were there to help us every step of the way and always with the utmost respect and dignity for the memory of my Mum and all her family. Thank you. 

  • 5 Rosalind Teague 3rd Jun 2025

    Great support for the family and very efficient care of all the arrangements. 

  • 5 Hayley Ayers 3rd Jun 2025

    I am so greatful to the staff at Coppings. 

    From my initial meeting with Emma which guided me through our options to a beautiful and fitting funeral service for my sister. 

    The team were approachable, supportive but also attentive to our needs and desires. They were happy to offer advice when asked and took the stress away from us all at such a difficult time.

    Their attention to detail and professionalism is testament to the service they offer. Thank you for making the final part of my sisters journey so special and complete.

  • 5 Sarah Morter 2nd Jun 2025

    Emma and her team were very professional, helpful and compassionate in the way they managed my Mother's funeral. Their advice and assistance to the family when decisions were required was much appreciated.

  • 5 Sally Dyson 2nd Jun 2025

    We have used Copping's for a few family funerals now and have always been delighted with the service we have received. Emma is able to provide professional and sympathetic guidance/advice about choices of celebrant, music, venues etc but is also very adaptable and creative when a family request is a little unusual. Highly recommended!

  • 4 Val Fryer 19th May 2025

    The whole process, from collecting my mum on the day of her death right through to the funeral, was conducted with total dignity and care. We were very much cared for too, which was very reassuring. Every step was very clearly explained, and we were very definitely included in the funeral planning.  Our sincere thanks go to James and all at R.B. Copping.

  • 5 Helen Walsham 14th May 2025

    Coppings could not have helped us more.  Emma particularly lead us through the maze of things that needed doing and decisions to be made.  At such a difficult time it is hard to underestimate the support they give 

  • 5 Judy Matthewson 26th Apr 2025

    The team were amazing 
    Made a very difficult job,easy .
    So supportive and professional 
    Thankyou all from a very heartbroken family 

  • 5 Mark Windle 21st Apr 2025

    James, Emma in the office and all the staff on the day of the funeral were extremely nice and helpful.
    Everything went as planned and on time, it made a difficult day a lot easier, with no worries.

  • 5 Irene Newton 13th Apr 2025

    A most wonderful professional service very caring and considerate in difficult circumstances,organised everything contacted Revd C Ellis at the Framingham Pigot Church a beautiful church and a excellent Celebration Service .My family and I would highly recommend R B Copping and a special thanks to James who was exceptional,very professional,caring and considerate and a comfort to us all in the passing of a Dear husband father grandad and great grandad.

  • 5 Tracey Moore 7th Apr 2025

    We could not have wished for a better send off for our beloved dad and grandad. Coppings were compassionate, sympathetic, professional from the very first phone call. Nothing was too much trouble and the organisation of the day and the whole presentation of the Coppings team was immaculate.

    We would like to Thank them for making a difficult time so much easier to cope with

    Tracey Lauren & Megan

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Tracey, thank you so very much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review of our services. I'm so glad that James and the team looked after you all so well. Kind words like these mean so much to us all. Best wishes Emma x
  • 5 Sue Jenkins 29th Mar 2025

    R.B Copping take care of your loved one to the very end. They are very professional & make sure your every wish is carried out. Emma Stork is amazing & I am so grateful to her & her wonderful team. My dad’s funeral this week,  is the third one they have assisted with. I can highly recommend them. 

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Sue, thank you for your lovely review and comments, it means so much to us to receive these. Thank you xxx
  • 5 Patricia Clinton 18th Feb 2025

    Very professional ,considerate with their expertise of helping and guiding me and my family through the worst nightmare we suffer through life ,for this we are so grateful to Emma and the whole te.am

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Patricia, thank you so much for leaving such lovely words regarding your services with us, we all very much appreciate it. Emma x
  • 5 Jackie Brookes 12th Feb 2025

    Excellent service. James was very thoughtful and attentive with all the arrangements which made a very sad and emotional day easier.

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Jackie, thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our services, very pleased that James looked after you well. Regards Emma x
  • 5 Matthew Plummer 9th Feb 2025

    Brilliant funeral, we had a tailored funeral and all requests were arranged. Really nice people at Coppins
    and I have to say made the day enjoyable, lots of people said best one they had been to. My uncle was 98 and had a great life.

    Emma Stork replied
    Thank you Matthew, everyone certainly gave him a good send off, it was lovely to be a part of it. Regards Emma x
  • 5 Ross Mullenger 8th Feb 2025

    Very professional service from James and all the staff at R B Copping. Very caring from my first contact. We were kept informed of all the arrangements from start to finish. A very sad occasion was made so much easier to navigate due to the complete and excellent service we received.
    I would highly recommend R B Copping Funeral Service.

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Ross, thank you so very much for taking the time to leave such lovely words about James and our services. Many thanks Emma
  • 5 Lauren Dyke 3rd Feb 2025

    Able to help guide us through every step of the process, supportive and always available when needed.
    Helped arranged a lovely send off for my mum

    Emma Stork replied
    Hi Lauren, thank you for leaving such a lovely review of our services to you and the family. Glad we were able to help you. Regards Emma x
  • 5 Chris Wilkinson 13th Jan 2025

    Emma at Coppings handled my father's funeral with real compassion and professionalism. She led us through what is an immensely difficult process with real care and calmness. They were extremely accommodating and we felt that nothing was too much trouble. They handled the funeral itself with great dignity and coped extremely well with any issues that arose. I would thoroughly recommend them.

    Emma Stork replied
    Thank you Chris so very much for taking the time to leave such lovely comments regarding the services we provided for you and the family, it means a lot to us all. Regards Emma
  • 5 Angela Merchant 12th Jan 2025

    Excellent 

    Emma Stork replied
    Dear Angela, thank you for leaving a review of our services, much appreciated. Regards Emma

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

Trevor Ebbens 5th Jul 2025

Emma and James have given us the most professional care and attention, but always blended with the personal touch. In this most difficult situation they have been a great support both to my daughter and myself. Thank you very much. Trevor Ebbens

Jean Brand 30th Jun 2025

Thank you for all your help at this difficult time, everything went very smoothly and we would recommend your services to everyone. Thank you. Jean.

Marie Lazell 29th Jun 2025

As a family, we could not have wished for anymore,

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