Shayne Stork Family Funeral Services

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A family-run funeral directors in the heart of the Sprowston community, on call for local people when they are bereaved

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

104-106 Sprowston Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR3 4QW

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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

  • 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

Funeral director Shayne Stork is committed to serving the Sprowston community he is proud to be a part of. On call night and day for local families throughout the year, providing compassionate care and practical support throughout a very difficult time.

With long experience in funeral care, Shayne Stork Family Funeral Services was established in Norwich to provide, flexible, friendly and personal support tailored to the individual needs and wishes of every family.

The Sprowston Road funeral home has parking available for families arranging their loved one’s funeral in comfortable and reassuring surroundings, with a chapel of rest providing peaceful space to spend time saying goodbye. Shayne, supported by son Harry, is also happy to visit families at home, to discuss funeral arrangements according to families’ faith, personal choices or wishes.

Shayne Stork Family Funeral Services offers funeral packages including a standard traditional funeral and direct cremation, with green burial, horse-drawn, Land Rover and motorcycle hearses among the choices for a traditional funeral or celebration of life that can be tailored as you wish.

Proud to maintain high standards of funeral care as a member of trusted independent funeral directors’ association, SAIF, Shayne and his family are there for your family when they are needed most.

Call Shayne Stork Family Funeral Services for compassionate funeral care in Sprowston, Norwich and the surrounding area.

Latest Obituaries

Rita   Wilde

Rita Wilde

Feb 1946 - Jun 2026

Brian William   Roddick

Brian William Roddick

Apr 1934 - May 2026

Sharon   Northcott

Sharon Northcott

Oct 1960 - May 2026

Sylvia   Jiggins

Sylvia Jiggins

Dec 1933 - May 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families emphasize the care and attention shown by staff throughout the process, describing how difficult times were made easier by compassionate guidance and support. They frequently mention that nothing was too much trouble, with staff accommodating requests both large and small and treating loved ones with dignity and respect.

On the day of the funeral itself, families highlight how smoothly services ran and how well organized everything was, noting that staff were professional yet warm, and that they felt reassured their loved one was in safe hands.

Families repeatedly mention communication and support during the planning stages, describing how staff answered questions promptly, explained options clearly without pressure, and helped them make decisions during an overwhelming time.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Liz Johnson 4th Aug 2023

    Shayne & family were excellent, nothing too much trouble, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend 

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Dear Liz and family, Thank you for this review and kind words. It was lovely to so many people at the service
  • 5 Bernard Hinton 31st Jul 2023

    I would certainly recommend Shane Stork Funeral services. He was very helpful and compassionate in dealing with the funeral arrangements and cremation for the passing of my sister Norah Charlton which took place 0n 27 th July.Thankyou once again from Bernard and JEAN.

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Dear Bernard and family, thank you so much for your kind words about our service and thank you for trusting us to look after your sister. 
  • 5 Karen Ann Dooley 30th Jul 2023

    Shayne and his team were very professional and carried out our wishes. I would definitely recommend Shayne.

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Dear Karen, thank you for taking the time to leave a review of our services, we very much appreciate it. Regards Shayne 
  • 5 Gavin Napper 25th Jul 2023

    The service provided by Shayne Stork Family Funeral Services during what was a very difficult time for our family was excellent, right from when I made initial enquiries after my mum passed away right through to the day of the funeral which was flawless.
    Shayne made us all feel reassured that we had put the funeral arrangements in safe and professional hands.
    I can’t thank the staff enough all for all their guidance, advice, attention to detail, caring approach and removing the stress from the whole process.
    I would definitely recommend them to anyone.

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Dear Gavin, thank you very much for leaving such lovely comments. It was such a pleasure to be able to look after the arrangements for you and the family. Kind regards Shayne 
  • 5 Ray Harwood 12th Jul 2023

    During a sensitive time Shayne and the team were there with support and advice. The service was undertaken professionally with a very personal touch. Many thanks.

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Ray Thank you for your lovely review it was our pleasure to take care of Norma and give you the funeral you wanted for her. Shayne
  • 5 Kelly Curtis 9th Jul 2023

    Shayne and his team were amazing, compassionate, kind and professional. Thank you very much. 

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Kelly thank you for your kind words it was our pleasure to take care of Bill and give you the funeral you wanted for him. Shayne
  • 5 Kim Wright 5th Jul 2023

    When Shame visited us to arrange the funeral we found his gentle but knowledgeable persona exactly what we needed at such a sad and stressful time. This continued throughout all of our dealings with him.
    We would not hesitate to recommend him to others!

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Dear Kim, thank you so much for such lovely words, it means so much to myself and my family to receive such meaningful comments. Thank you, Shayne 
  • 5 clare williams 4th Jul 2023

    I can not fault how respectful Shane and his team were. Nothing was too much trouble and when i phoned up panicking i was reassured with genuine warmth and kindness.

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Clare and family, Thank you for this review it means so much to me and my family and thank you for letting me look after you all at this time.
  • 5 Dawn Turner 3rd Jul 2023

    Shayne was very courteous, caring his attention to detail was outstanding . We can't thank him and his team enough for the amazing service that myself and my family received. Shayne made everything so easy and took the stress and worry away cannot fault anything at all, it was made easier knowing that my dad was in good hands and was teated with the respect he deserved.
    Highly recommended, thankyou.

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Dear Dawn and family, thank you so much for your kind words I am so pleased I was able to help you all at this time.
  • 5 Andrew woollard 2nd Jul 2023

    Excellent service.
    Thank you.

  • 5 pam Pearson 24th Jun 2023

    Shayne and team were very supportive and I felt in very good hands. Nothing was too much trouble. They provide a great service at a time when you feel very vulnerable. Thank you for everything.

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Pam it was our pleasure to take care of Gwendoline and support you at such a sad time
  • 5 Pauline Bentick 23rd Jun 2023

    The company dealt with all the details and took the stress out of the day. Shayne and his team were excellent and handled everything efficiently and sensitively.
    Top company and would highly recommend.

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Pauline Thank you for your kind words and so please to be able to help at such a sad time.
  • 5 Shelly mekins 9th Jun 2023

    Shayne and his team was amazing. They helped from the word get go. Nothing was too much trouble. 5☆ service and alot more

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Shelly thank you so much for your kind words it was our pleasure to look after Charles and give you the service you wanted for him
  • 5 Elizabeth Jones 30th May 2023

    Absolutely wonderful funeral arrangements nothing was too much trouble thank you so much Shayne 

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Elizabeth Thank you for such kind words it was my pleasure to take care of Glyndon and help you at this sad time.
  • 5 Julie Dyson 30th May 2023

    We are so grateful to Shayne for helping us with the funeral arrangements for my father.

    Shayne organised and coordinated everything for us, the day was as perfect as it could have been.

    I would highly recommend Shayne Stork.

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Dear Julie and family, Thank you for your kind words I am so pleased I was able to help you at this time and thank you for letting me help.
  • 5 Jason Marler 17th May 2023

    Shayne stork has been absolutely amazing in helping me lay my soul mate and best freind to rest. I was so worried I couldn't give my Jo the funeral she deserved but shayne made it possible and has gone above all expectations to make my family grieve at peace thank you so so much shayne I'm truly greatful

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Dear Jason, thank you for your kind words I am so pleased we have been able to help you at this time and to give Jo the funeral she deserved.
  • 5 Christopher Welsh 16th May 2023

    A great help at a time when you need it .all the time understanding the family's wishes.and dignity shown through out

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Dear Chris and family, thank you for your kind words pleased I was able to help you all at this time.
  • 5 Lorriane Farebrother 15th May 2023

    We were very supported by the service offered. That support in all stages of bringing the service together, as we wanted, was guided with experience and expertise by Shayne and Sue and delivered very sympathetically on the day by all. Many thanks to all who helped us give our loved one a fond farewell.

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Thank you so much for your kind words it means so much to us all and we are so pleased that we have been able to help you all at this difficult time. 
  • 5 patricia Kerkham 7th May 2023

    Brilliant service nothing was to much trouble

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Thank you for your review glad I was able to help you all at this time.
  • 5 Anita Layt 29th Apr 2023

    We’ve have had great service from Shayne and his staff. Nothing was too much trouble. Everything mum wanted for her funeral was possible. Mums funeral went smoothly. We would highly recommend Shayne Stork Family Funeral Services.

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Dear Anita and family , thank you for your kind words I am glad I was able to help you all at this time.
  • 5 Deborah Goreham 24th Apr 2023

    Thankyou is not enough for the brilliant service we received from Shayne Stork Funeral Services.
    Very professional, very friendly and very helpful, I would definitely recommend to everyone who needs a very caring Funeral Service.
    Shayne and Family could not do enough for us when we needed help after the sudden death in the family.
    They sorted everything for me in one package, which was so much less stressful.
    Great experience from Shayne and Family.
    Thankyou from the all the family and friends.

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Dear Deborah, Thank you so much for this I am so glad I was able to help you at this sad time, It was a nice service that you all did for David you did him proud.
  • 5 Lee Boddy 4th Apr 2023

    Shane and all his staff were great, would highly recommend.

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Lee thank you for you kind words I am glad I was able to help you through this sad time.
  • 5 Michelle Lofts 31st Mar 2023

    It was such a lovely way for people to put their memories and it was so kind of everyone 

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Dear Michelle, Glad you found the Obituaries page of some comfort.
  • 5 Martin Smith 20th Mar 2023

    Very helpful throughout 

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Dear Martin, Thank you for your review and thank you for asking me to help you at this time.
  • 5 Nicola Baker 6th Mar 2023

    Absolutely first class service which was together professional and compassionate. Would highly recommend Shane Stork to others.
    Many thanks for the care and attention our mum received.

    SHAYNE STORK replied
    Dear Nicola and family, Thank you for your lovely words about our services I am so pleased I was able to help you all at this time.

Address
104-106 Sprowston Road
Norwich
Norfolk
NR3 4QW

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

  • 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

Liz Johnson 4th Aug 2023

Shayne & family were excellent, nothing too much trouble, wouldn’t hesitate to recommend 

Bernard Hinton 31st Jul 2023

I would certainly recommend Shane Stork Funeral services. He was very helpful and compassionate in dealing with the funeral arrangements and cremation for the passing of my sister Norah Charlton which took place 0n 27 th July.Thankyou once again from Bernard and JEAN.

Karen Ann Dooley 30th Jul 2023

Shayne and his team were very professional and carried out our wishes. I would definitely recommend Shayne.

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