Sherlock Funeral Service

332 reviews

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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

Felicie   Gulliver

Felicie Gulliver

Oct 1935 - Jun 2026

Avril   Wright

Avril Wright

Apr 1934 - Jun 2026

Martin    Lucas

Martin Lucas

Nov 1955 - May 2026

David   John Parkinson

David John Parkinson

Dec 1931 - 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 Melissa Wellbourn Hesp 17th Nov 2023

    Lovely caring local company. Excellent service.

  • 5 Francis Lovell 14th Nov 2023

    Faultless.

  • 5 David Knight 8th Nov 2023

    Absolutely amazing the staff are very professional and understanding everything was perfect thank you for a beautiful service

  • 4 Alan Roberts 7th Nov 2023

    From our first meeting with staff to the last contact, everyone was respectful, courteous, professional and most of all kind.

  • 5 Emma Fontaine 3rd Nov 2023

    Everything was explained clearly and I was guided through the process with kindness  and compassion. The team at Sherlock’s were professional and respectful at every stage. My family and I are happy things went smoothly on the day. Many thanks for your support. 

  • 5 Sarah Bradley 29th Oct 2023

    Everything was seamless at a time when there are so many other things to deal with and everyone was so very kind and helpful

  • 5 Tania Robson 23rd Oct 2023

    Sherlocks Dorking,were an absolute pleasure to use, nothing was too much trouble, everything was planned and no issues at all
    Thank you

  • 5 Kay Wearn 16th Oct 2023

    Sherlocks were very empathetic, respectful and made a difficult time so much easier. All the pressure of organising a funeral was taken away, from the initial appointment where any issues were sympathetically and easily sorted. To on the day being contacted on the morning letting us know everything was organised and that Adam would be there to look after us. He certainly did that excellently. Would like to thank Sherlocks for an excellent service

  • 5 Anne Nash 10th Oct 2023

    Absolutely wonderful staff at Sherlock nothing was too much trouble for them and a huge extra special mention to the lovely Kelly and Adam who made the day for John a very Big thanks to all of you xxx

  • 5 Linda Gray 9th Oct 2023

    An excellent team. Everyone was kind and sensitive but also efficient and very professional. Would thoroughly recommend Sherlock Funeral Service to anyone who has been bereaved.

  • 5 Christine Carter 9th Oct 2023

    I am full of praise for how Sherlocks arranged my brother, Rob Banner's funeral. Maria and Kelly were so caring and accommodating. I needed to postpone the funeral, as my husband wasn't well. Maria assured me this wasn't a problem, and would "look after Rob" until I was ready to go ahead, which was a great comfort. Kelly was so helpful and reassuring also and the lady who did the music was spot on. Thank you all so much. Rob's funeral went as well or better than I could have hoped for. Christine

  • 5 Leslie Jappy 5th Oct 2023

    Excellent from beginning to end no hesitation to recommend them.

  • 5 Christina Bass 26th Sep 2023

    Thank you so much. Everything went very smoothly on the day and we did Ian Williams proud. It would not have been possible without the kind and understanding help of Sherlocks.

  • 5 Steve Berry 24th Sep 2023

    Very caring efficient service. Just what you need it situations like this. I particularly liked the fact that nothing was too much trouble. Highly recommended, sensitive service. Thank you.

  • 5 Sue Pytches 17th Sep 2023

    A wonderful, knowledgeable and compassionate firm.  Provided guidance, reassurance, and impeccable service.  We would absolutely recommend without any reservations.

  • 5 Jo Jones 17th Sep 2023

    Thank you for all you did to look after Dad. Our friends and family particularly liked seeing and posting on the obituary link.

  • 5 Laura Simons 12th Sep 2023

    We have recently worked with Sherlock Funeral Service to organise the funeral for our dear Mum. Their professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail truly stood out. From the initial planning stages to the day of the service, they guided us with care and sensitivity, ensuring every aspect of the funeral went smoothly. We would highly recommend this funeral director to anyone in need of their services during such a challenging period.

  • 5 Wendy Harwood 10th Sep 2023

    All people involved very friendly and helpful, polite and compassionate 

  • 5 Brian Mason 8th Sep 2023

    Sherlock's were really supportive, helped guide us through everything, responded quickly to questions and made sure everything was right on the day. All you need in a difficult time.

  • 5 Janet Housden 6th Sep 2023

    Very helpful  in what were somewhat difficult circumstances ( trying to co- ordinate an out- of -the area clergy person, a church administrator who was on holiday and the crematorium).

  • 5 lydia Mccann 28th Aug 2023

    I would highly recommend Sherlocks, right from the first moment I met Adam who was picking my Mum up after her death, to meeting Kelly in the Office, and then all the lovely men that drove us and helped us to carry Mum on her funeral, we were treated with such gentle respect and patience…I will never forget how lovely and efficient the whole team are. I’m very grateful

  • 5 Simon Cook 25th Aug 2023

    A first rate service from start to finish. Provided for everything we asked for in an efficient manner. The lead up to funeral admin processes were smooth and the team that attended the funeral were excellent. Adam - the team leader on the day was helpful and comforting, meeting all our needs. 

    A very professional operation throughout - thank you!

  • 5 Catherine Gorrod 22nd Aug 2023

    As a family we were very pleased with the service we got from Sherlocks, from our sister passing away right through to the small service we had in their Chapel.

  • 5 Christine Lay 2nd Aug 2023

    The staff at Sherlocks were very kind and understanding and my brother Martin's funeral was conducted with dignity. Thank you Sherlocks.

    Chris

  • 5 David Trembath 22nd Jul 2023

    I don't think it could have been done better by any funeral directors. You are totally professional and had every thing taped right from the moment you were appointed which is what you want when somebody dies. Extremely well done and thank you.

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

Melissa Wellbourn Hesp 17th Nov 2023

Lovely caring local company. Excellent service.

Francis Lovell 14th Nov 2023

Faultless.

David Knight 8th Nov 2023

Absolutely amazing the staff are very professional and understanding everything was perfect thank you for a beautiful service

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