Sherlock Funeral Service

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

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

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

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

Sandra    Huggett

Sandra Huggett

Feb 1943 - May 2026

Geoffrey   King

Geoffrey King

Feb 1953 - May 2026

Brenda    Thomas

Brenda Thomas

Aug 1942 - May 2026

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What Families Say

AI Summary

Many families emphasise the care and compassion shown during planning and on the funeral day itself, describing staff as kind, empathetic and attentive even during their most difficult moments.

Families often mention how communication throughout the process reduced their stress, with staff responding promptly to questions and keeping them informed at each stage, making the arrangements feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

A number of reviews note that nothing felt like too much trouble, with staff going beyond what families expected to help with small details and practical coordination, whether liaising with venues, suggesting celebrants, or accommodating special requests without making families feel rushed or like a burden.

This summary is generated by AI from recent verified reviews.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Angela & Peter McTigue 27th Jun 2022

    All the team could not have done anything more for our day to go so well. Excellent throughout. One big thank you from all the family. 

  • 5 Margaret Darby 20th Jun 2022

    The staff at Sherlock’s were kind, supportive and attentive. We walked in off the street and they saw us immediately, with no appointment. They stayed in close contact with us throughout, promptly answering any emails or telephone calls.

  • 5 Gary Shayne-Kearne 23rd May 2022

    Maria & the whole team were soo supportive & so helpful at was a most difficult time.
    On the day of the funeral Clive took the time to call me to introduce himself so I knew I had a point of contact on the day.

  • 5 Jeremy Bickers 10th May 2022

    Clive and Maria were very supportive and guided us through the process.

  • 5 Emily Debney 10th May 2022

    Sherlocks were incredible from the first meeting to the service. Such kindness and professionalism and we felt so taken care of and held during what is such a difficult time. They enabled us to give Dad the send off he would have wanted and been proud of. The Celebrant Lum ‘Rhin they connected us with was very special too. She did an amazing job. And looked after us all so well. We would highly recommended Sherlocks. 

  • 5 Karen Clarke 8th May 2022

    Sherlocks were very compassionate,understanding and professional. Angela, Maria and Clive made a very stressful time easier to bare. Nothing was to much trouble and everything went smoothly on the day. On behalf of myself and my sons I thank you for your wonderful service. 
    Karen Clarke

  • 5 Gillian Wood 4th May 2022

    Sherlocks were so kind and professional during a very difficult time for the friends and family of our lost loved one 

  • 5 Peter Lavender 2nd May 2022

    Good service all the way through the process, and everyone involved where superb.

  • 5 Buckman Jennifer 24th Apr 2022

    Efficient & considerate from start to finish.
    The managing of the actual funeral day was outstanding and all the mourners were very impressed.
    We were treated with dignity and compassion from both Clive & Graham (Who led the service).

  • 5 Lynne Vivian 12th Apr 2022

    Sherlock’s were very professional and everything was organised just as we wanted.  Their guidance helped at this difficult time and everything was done with compassion and thought. I would fully recommend them.

  • 5 Carol Parker 11th Apr 2022

    I would recommend Sherlock's to anyone , Clive and Maria are such compassionate people as we lost our Dad five weeks after our mum they were so sensitive & they did so much to answer our questions and guide us through the process helping us with the arrangements and on the day treated both of them with such dignity & respect nothing was to much trouble. Helped us to get through such a difficult time. Thank you from all the family.

  • 5 Louise Hull 5th Apr 2022

    Everything was done with such consideration and care. We felt very supported and our Mum’s funeral was a beautiful occasion. 

  • 5 Jeanette May 27th Mar 2022

    Very helpful, professional and understanding, they ensured everything went smoothly on the day, and were invaluable at such an emotional time. Thank you.

  • 5 Phil Cremmen 27th Mar 2022

    Well done to everyone for such a lovely and dignified service.

  • 5 Carol Parker 11th Mar 2022

    Clive and Maria made such a sad time more bearable.
    Nothing was to much to trouble I knew that mum was treated with the up most respect & dignity ( safe in their hands).
    Would recommend Sherlock's to anyone

  • 5 Richard Bunce 6th Mar 2022

    Everyone at Sherlocks was very sensitive, supportive and on the day of my wife's funeral, the service as beautiful and the staff were very kind and nice. Thank you to Angela personally for her support to me as she was very gentle and understanding

  • 5 Simon Reed 5th Mar 2022

    Sherlock and Sons have been excellent in their delivering of two funerals for our family.
    Their friendly, empathetic and professional service has been most welcome and the dignity with which all proceedings were carried out has been all we could have hoped for.
    All the team are most helpful every step of the way and nothing is too much trouble.
    I will be very pleased for Sherlock Funeral Service will deal with me when my time comes.

  • 5 Graham Fellingham 4th Mar 2022

    Clive and his team guided us through for the funeral of Dad with kindness and we couldn't recommend them highly enough.
    Thank you all at Sherlocks.

  • 5 Debra Wakefield 26th Feb 2022

    Brilliant, thanks for everything 

  • 5 Allan Rapley 6th Feb 2022

    Excellent

  • 5 Sarah Henton 30th Jan 2022

    They were great at every stage

  • 5 Kim Barrett 29th Jan 2022

    Thank you for ensuring everything went to plan. The whole experience was made easier knowing sherlocks were in control and all our wishes were listened to 

  • 5 Russell Quilter 20th Jan 2022

    Perfect just perfect 

  • 5 Sandra Armitage 16th Jan 2022

    Sherlocks in Dorking have dealt with many of my family funerals over the years and they always provide an excellent service. Sadly on this occasion it was for my husband Trevor. The trust I have gained in them never falters. Once again many thanks go to them for the kind and compassionate way everything was dealt with.
    Sandra Armitage

  • 5 Ann McShane 13th Dec 2021

    Everything went like a well oiled machine I would like to thank every one involved those who were there on the day and the support from the admin staff arranging my husband's funeral. He had not made a decision about what e wanted to happen upon his demise.
    Ann McShane













Address
190 South Street
Dorking
Surrey
RH4 2ES

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

Angela & Peter McTigue 27th Jun 2022

All the team could not have done anything more for our day to go so well. Excellent throughout. One big thank you from all the family. 

Margaret Darby 20th Jun 2022

The staff at Sherlock’s were kind, supportive and attentive. We walked in off the street and they saw us immediately, with no appointment. They stayed in close contact with us throughout, promptly answering any emails or telephone calls.

Gary Shayne-Kearne 23rd May 2022

Maria & the whole team were soo supportive & so helpful at was a most difficult time. On the day of the funeral Clive took the time to call me to introduce himself so I knew I had a point of contact on the day.

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