Sherlock Funeral Service

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Well established independent funeral directors in Dorking serving bereaved families during their time of need

Latest Verified Reviews

Michael Huggett 4th Jul 2026

Nice people to deal with  Much appreciated 

Angela Mitchell 29th Jun 2026

Everything out in place that we wanted. Made the whole process easier to deal with.

Michael Nadell 28th Jun 2026

From the first phone call at 4am to meetings with Kate, with Mandy and the day of the service I was treated with dignity and kindness. I would not use anyone else.

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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

190 South Street
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 2ES

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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

Stoneman Funeral Service purchased Sherlock and Sons Funeral Directors in Dorking in 2010. An established family business that has been serving the Community of Dorking for over 100 years. The two families now work closely together to provide a quality service to bereaved families in their time of need.

Sherlock Funeral Service believe that your loved one’s funeral should be individual to them, and they offer a wide choice of services which can be tailored to suit the needs, wishes and requirements of each bereaved family they serve.

They can support you through every aspect of planning and arranging a funeral, as well as guiding you through a range of memorial options to help preserve the memory of your loved one.

Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, Sherlock Funeral Service can help you plan the perfect farewell. You can choose from a range of coffins, including traditional hardwood, cardboard, wicker and bespoke designs. They also have a fleet of Jaguar hearses and limousines with matching number plates, which along with immaculate premises, staff and caring funeral directors make Sherlock Funeral Service a trusted provider of funerals in the Dorking area.

They are members of the National Association of Funeral Directors (NAFD) and the National Society for Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), as well as the National Association of Memorial Masons.

Their Dorking funeral home is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. Call Sherlock Funeral Service now to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Latest Obituaries

Alex   Miller

Alex Miller

Mar 1965 - Jun 2026

Felicie   Gulliver

Felicie Gulliver

Oct 1935 - Jun 2026

Avril   Wright

Avril Wright

Apr 1934 - Jun 2026

David   John Parkinson

David John Parkinson

May 2026 - Dec 1931

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 4 Michael Huggett 4th Jul 2026

    Nice people to deal with 
    Much appreciated 

  • 5 Angela Mitchell 29th Jun 2026

    Everything out in place that we wanted. Made the whole process easier to deal with.

  • 5 Michael Nadell 28th Jun 2026

    From the first phone call at 4am to meetings with Kate, with Mandy and the day of the service I was treated with dignity and kindness.
    I would not use anyone else.

  • 5 Tudor Thomas 23rd Jun 2026

    Effective and efficient whilst always being caring and empathetic 

  • 5 Heather Salisbury 8th Jun 2026

    At a time of sadness Sherlocks were incredibly supportive, professional and ready with answers to our many questions. They ensured the whole process went smoothly and with total dignity and respect. 

  • 5 Rachel Hawkins 4th Jun 2026

    Kate and the team at Sherlock’s- I can’t thank you enough. 
    Sherlock’s made the entire process of arranging and conducting Dad’s funeral so much easier to cope with. They showed care, attention, compassion and humour at exactly all the right moments, interpreting the emotions and needs of everyone involved, every time.  
    The communication by Kate was spot on, caring, clear and timely meaning I had nothing to be concerned about at such a stressful time. 
    The gentlemen who carried Dad to and from his funeral were the most gentle, respectful and lovely men who clearly wanted to do the best they could to give Dad a beautiful and dignified send off. They also were also compassionate and supportive of me whilst at the church, as if dealing with their own family. One gentleman in particular was delightful to me. He even remembered having worked at my Mums funeral 10 years ago.  
    Thank you all, so very, very much for being true professionals and wonderful human beings. From Rachel Hawkins and all who attended my Bernard Hawkins’ funeral yesterday. 

  • 5 Tracy Mattocks 2nd Jun 2026

    Honestly I couldn't ask for better.
    Kate was wonderful.

  • 5 Jacqueline Humphries 25th May 2026

    I can highly recommend Sherlocks we used them when my father passed and more recently when my mum passed . They were professional patient caring and helpful. Nothing was too much trouble , and on the day of the funeral they were so lovely and everything was perfect . 

  • 5 Debbie Hammett 22nd May 2026

    Have used Sherlocks 3 times for family members and found them very efficient. Everything went smoothly highly recommend

  • 5 Sheena Fitzgerald 16th May 2026

    Handled with the utmost compassion. Very efficient and kept informed at every stage. Used their chapel which was lovely compared to a normal crematorium. Would highly recommend. 

  • 4 Roger Parsons 12th May 2026

    Everything went well except for a miscommunication regarding flowers, but this didn't spoil the proceedings or the service given overall

  • 5 Hannah Plumb 4th May 2026

    The whole team were incredibly kind, compassionate accommodating, and really made a difficult journey as smooth as it could be. Thank you from The Plumb Family x

  • 5 Mark Humphrey 8th Apr 2026

    All the staff were extremely pleasant to deal with and Adam was fantastic on the day, really made for a special send off for my mum

  • 5 Carol Gibb 7th Apr 2026

    I can only say that from the moment I called you the morning my mum died to her cremation Sherlocks could not have been more attentive, kind, thoughtful and effecient. I cannot thank you enough.
    All aspects of attention and care for my mum and myself you were faultless, and much appreciated.
    If anyone were to ask my advice on who to turn to at such a sad and difficult time - I will most certainly recommend Sherlocks. Thank you.

  • 5 Sharon Peters 7th Apr 2026

    Kate was so friendly and professional, all staff friendly. The service was wonderful led by Mandy and everyone I spoke to said it was the best funeral they had ever attended. One person also has decided they want their own funeral at Sherlocks they were so impressed.

    Thank you Sherlocks you made everything run smoothly for us at such a sad time.

  • 5 Sue Watkins 1st Apr 2026

    Frankie was amazing. She was so caring, helpful and sensitive. She took a lot of stress and strain out of organising the funeral for my husband Cliff.

    Thank you Frankie.
    Sue

  • 5 Liz Glanfield 28th Mar 2026

    Kate was always so helpful, and answered any email very promptly. She was efficient and very friendly and caring

  • 5 Martyn Warrell 23rd Mar 2026

    Very kind, understanding and helpful through all the process.

  • 5 Anna Musgrave 11th Mar 2026

    Frankie looked after us really well. We were guided through everything and Sherlocks were accommodating to our every need. Thank you.

  • 5 Sheila Wright 6th Mar 2026

    At my first meeting with Kate I knew I was in safe hands. Kate guided me through the various elements of the funeral arrangements and I was more than satisfied with the result. Kate is a very caring kind person and was a great comfort to me.
    Also at the crematorium there was an issue with relatives plus the celebrant stuck on  the M25 and Ron went out of his way to get the service rearranged plus advise all the mourners and stayed with us reassuring everyone that it would all be all right.

  • 5 Tim Hall 23rd Feb 2026

    Excellent service from start to finish. A very caring and professional team. Highly recommend. 

  • 5 Linda Popple 23rd Jan 2026

    My family and myself cannot speak high enough of the professional service that has been shown to us by the staff at Sherlocks.  

  • 5 Neil Marchant 22nd Jan 2026

    From the early morning call to the Care Home to the Funeral, this Firm have given their upmost. Amazing, passionate and excellent service - dignified, compassionate and professional. The generational and family based values show and we cannot recommend them highly enough. Chris Stoneman is professional and supported by a skilled and human facing team.
    Sherlocks have an abundance of information for all needs.

  • 4 Sylvia Copas 22nd Jan 2026

    We couldnt have asked for a better service. Everyone was so kind and supportive which helped us through our sad time. Thank you

  • 5 Greta Morley 18th Jan 2026

    Everything was arranged perfectly with kindness and understanding. We were most grateful

Address
190 South Street
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 2ES

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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

Michael Huggett 4th Jul 2026

Nice people to deal with  Much appreciated 

Angela Mitchell 29th Jun 2026

Everything out in place that we wanted. Made the whole process easier to deal with.

Michael Nadell 28th Jun 2026

From the first phone call at 4am to meetings with Kate, with Mandy and the day of the service I was treated with dignity and kindness. I would not use anyone else.

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