Littleproud & Son, Bradenham

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Independent family run business in Norfolk providing families with a personal and caring funeral service for almost 80 years.

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

Hale Road
Bradenham
Norfolk
IP25 7RA

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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

W.C. Littleproud & Son are independent and family run funeral directors in Bradenham, Norfolk, that were established in the 1930’s by the late William Charles Littleproud. Paul Littleproud, the 3rd generation of the family, employs an experienced and dedicated team to ensure that your loved-one’s funeral will be held in a dignified and efficient manner.

Littleproud and Sons has built up a renowned reputation for the quality and dignity with which they carry out their funeral service and offer a complete, traditional service at a reasonable cost. No matter what your loved-ones wishes may be, or how complex the arrangements are, with over 80 years experience Littleproud & Son are able to ensure that you are cared for in a personal and professional manner.

The funeral home in the quiet village of Bradenham is just six miles from East Dereham, Watton and Swaffham. It has a peaceful chapel of rest where you can spend time with your loved one and a mortuary on site.

Paul and his team of professional staff are happy to organise a range of services from a basic simple funeral to a Victorian service with horse drawn hearse, a ‘green burial’ in a woodland cemetery or a non-religious service.

Littleproud and Sons pride themselves on providing a personal and caring approach and ensure there is always a member of staff available to give advice. Their offices are open from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday with 24/7 phone support.

Please call W.C. Littleproud & Son in Bradenham today to find out more about the services they provide, and to begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one

What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families praise the care and sensitivity shown throughout their experience, describing staff as kind, compassionate and understanding during an emotionally difficult time. Several note that the funeral director made the process feel manageable by taking on practical responsibilities and keeping them informed at every stage.

Families often mention that arrangements on the day of the funeral ran smoothly and according to plan, with staff conducting themselves professionally and attentively to the details that mattered to them and their loved one. A number describe how staff listened carefully to their wishes and personalised the service accordingly.

Many families return to the subject of communication, noting that staff were available to answer questions, provided clear explanations, and kept them updated throughout the process, which helped ease their anxiety during a stressful time.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 4 Philip Watts 18th Aug 2026

    Very helpful at a stressful time 

  • 5 Anthony Newson 15th Aug 2026

    Excellent, friendly and supportive customer service throughout the process. Littleprouds were very efficient and took away from me all the stresses and pressures around the death of a loved one.

  • 5 Diana Harbord 15th Aug 2026

    Everything was perfect  - thank you - obviously Jane Ouseley dealt with you more than me.

  • 5 Brenda Sparks 14th Aug 2026

    I can only describe W C Littleproud and Son, and especially Mr Adrian Gaskin as very kind and sensitive at the most  traumatic time of my life. 
    They could not have been more helpful.

  • 5 Gwyneth Whitfield 14th Aug 2026

    I thoroughly recommend Littleproud & Son.
    I am grateful for their kindness, care and attention to detail. It made what could have been, a nerve wracking experience, run smoothly and perfectly

  • 5 Paul Johnson 14th Aug 2026

    USED LITTLEPROUDS FOR MANY FAMILY MEMBERS AND COULD NOT RECCOMEND MORE HIGHLY.

  • 5 Sue Field 14th Aug 2026

    Thank you!  My family were treated with such kindness. Everything went so smoothly.

  • 5 Trudy Welham 14th Aug 2026

    Adrian and The team at Littleprouds were amazingly helpful, understanding and professional. Their advice and guidance helped make a very painful process, bearable. We cannot be more grateful to you all, thanks.

  • 5 Beverly Newson 14th Aug 2026

    Very happy with the service provided as expected from previous family funerals. All done with kindness and dignity . Thanking all concerned especially Nicole for her excellent service.

  • 5 Pat Fairbairn 28th Jul 2025

    Couldn't fault the caring service We received,

  • 5 David Betney 28th Jul 2025

    Very professional, helpful and always available.

  • 5 Phil Ralphs 26th Jul 2025

    Very helpful caring and very professional outstanding 

  • 5 Peter Noble 23rd Jul 2025

    A Professional service you will find it difficult to find another family service so helpful in the Norfolk area.Professional and understanding to all your requests. Peace of mind is their policy,to the customer at all times.

  • 5 Colin Hughes 22nd Jul 2025

    Littleproud have dealt with three funerals for us.   Nothing is to much trouble for them.   Always professional and efficient.  Just what you need.  All staff are pleasant and helpful but Adrian deserves a mention for managing all three funerals on our behalf.  

  • 5 Janet Furniss 22nd Jul 2025

    Excellent , professional service at this difficult time

  • 5 Andre Gould 22nd Jul 2025

    Highly recommend Littleproud and son, everything dealt with in respect and dignity at a very difficult time, couldn’t have been more helpful and caring.

  • 5 Valerie Harder 22nd Jul 2025

    Could not have asked for a more caring or helpful company. Was there for me in a difficult time with support and advice where needed 

  • 5 Peter Alcock 22nd Jul 2025

    Everything went smoothly , most helpful staff at arranging of funeral and all paperwork etc, kept in touch on progress with arrangements made, 

  • 5 Nicola Pickering 22nd Jul 2025

    During a very difficult time Littleprouds gave a very supportive and professional service. Nothing was too much trouble and everything went so well. I would highly recommend them. 

  • 5 Pam Voutt 22nd Jul 2025

    Nothing was too much trouble excellent personal service 

  • 5 Gus Goldie 22nd Jul 2025

    Thoughtful, Caring and totally professional service from start to finish, many thanks to Amy and Adrian

  • 4 Tony Brooks 22nd Jul 2025

    Everything perfectly fine. The   fifth time my family has used  
    Littleprouds. 

  • 5 Priscilla Richardson 22nd Jul 2025

    Excellent, friendly, supportive assistance at a very difficult time. Highly recommend.

  • 5 Liz Gray 22nd Jul 2025

    Wonderful care and everything 100%

  • 5 Gary Pohl 22nd Jul 2025

    Littleproud & Son were professional and sincere in all aspects of their service . Thank You

Address
Hale Road
Bradenham
Norfolk
IP25 7RA

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

Philip Watts 18th Aug 2026

Very helpful at a stressful time 

Anthony Newson 15th Aug 2026

Excellent, friendly and supportive customer service throughout the process. Littleprouds were very efficient and took away from me all the stresses and pressures around the death of a loved one.

Diana Harbord 15th Aug 2026

Everything was perfect  - thank you - obviously Jane Ouseley dealt with you more than me.

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