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

Ann   Harcombe

Ann Harcombe

Oct 1939 - Jun 2026

Anne   Dodds

Anne Dodds

May 2026 - Sep 1942

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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 Jane Waugh 10th Feb 2023

    Kind sympathetic easing troubled souls!

  • 4 nicola hamer 7th Feb 2023

    Overall the service was good, however some communication of possible video providers was overlooked.
    Also we ended up having to transport the coffin flowers from the crematorium to the church ourselves at the last minute.
    We did miss not having Clive.

  • 5 Frankie Burt 6th Feb 2023

    From start to finish they were kind compasionate & professional
    Nothing was to much

  • 5 Linda Griffiths 31st Jan 2023

    Felt confident in such experienced hands. Everything was taken care of in a sensitive and professional manner

  • 5 Peter Overton 30th Jan 2023

    The entire dealings could not have been handled any better, from start to finish our feelings in this most difficult of times were foremost in your actions, thank you very much from myself and the family. Regards Peter Overton

  • 5 Denise Mcewan 29th Jan 2023

    Thank you so much for making my mum's day so special, can't fault any of you, you were all great from beginning to end, keep up the good work.

  • 5 Anne Tucker 20th Jan 2023

    The service they provided was excellent thank you!

  • 5 Sandy Newton 17th Jan 2023

    Everything went so smoothly and with compassion which helped make the arrangements bearable. Thank you.

  • 5 Priscilla Stirling 15th Jan 2023

    Sherlock and Sons were with us every step of the way, providing information and support. They exceeded our expectations and I would certainly recommend them. 

  • 5 Tina Nicholls 18th Dec 2022

    Everyone was lovely. I felt I was the only one they were dealing with
    Very professional and so kind

  • 5 Mandy Pratley 5th Dec 2022

    The staff were lovely and very kind. It made a very traumatic time run smoothly and with great dignity, thank you so much.

  • 5 Anne Kingsman 22nd Nov 2022

    All the staff were very kind and helpful and everything that we requested was met in a prompt and professional way.

  • 5 Gillian Brickell 30th Oct 2022

    Very happy with the service, pleasant and very helpful.

  • 5 Shannon Bacon 11th Oct 2022

    Couldn't of asked for better, the help and support we received helping us arrange everything. The service and care was amazing. Thanks again

  • 5 Robin Longes 27th Sep 2022

    A personal, family feel to handling proceedings in a dignified and experienced manner. Thank you to Clive, Maria and the team for all your support and kindness.

  • 4 David Burton 26th Sep 2022

    Everything was handled efficiently and sensitively.

  • 5 Lorna Humphrey 20th Sep 2022

    From the very beginning of the process, Sherlock’s were both friendly and professional and took care of everything beautifully. The whole funeral was dealt with so easily and the strain was taken away from me, leaving me to organise the wake etc without having to worry about the funeral side of things. Clive and Maria were on hand to deal with any concerns I had and dealt with things promptly and efficiently. I’m extremely happy with the service I received and would gladly recommend them.

  • 5 Christine Daubney 18th Sep 2022

    Such amazing assistance. Way beyond what I expected. Thank you.

  • 5 Rael gibson 9th Sep 2022

    At a time when you need complete professionalism, compassion and support, Sherlocks delivered. From the initial phone call to the formal meeting to decide arrangements it was all done with utmost respect and patience. 
    A special mention to Clive who was the lead director on the day. He was always there but never in the way, just perfect and such a gentle man. He was wonderful. 

  • 5 Anne Porritt 29th Aug 2022

    We had two services, a private family cremation and a Church service of remembrance in the afternoon. Sherlocks organized everything perfectly for me, cars, hymn sheets, organist and it was a sad but happy day "enjoyed" by all under the sad circumstances.
    Thank you, a job well done!

  • 5 Jenny Graves 17th Aug 2022

    All the staff at Sherlocks were efficient, kind & considerate. 
    All contact prior to the funeral was efficient & compassionate. 
    The gentlemen on the day of the service conducted things in a dignified manner & were extremely pleasant & kind. 
    Thank you all so much for making such a sad day pass so flawlessly. 

  • 5 Katie O'Brien 21st Jul 2022

    Sherlock looked after us brilliantly. Supportive but with a light touch which made us feel we were in safe hands at a very difficult time.

  • 5 Sarah Jackon 17th Jul 2022

    Sherlocks have been so lovely throughout, from coming to get Dad from home, right through to helping with personal funeral details. Nothing was too much trouble. They are so kind, caring and professional, you feel in safe hands. We wouldn't have wanted Dad to be looked after by anyone else.

  • 5 Janet Gleeson 9th Jul 2022

    Sherlock Funeral Directors provided a very sensitive and dignified service for our mother’s funeral. I can highly recommend them.

  • 5 Lisa Tennent 29th Jun 2022

    Sherlock Funeral Services guided us through a heartbreakingly sad time with such kind compassion and dignity and we truly could not have managed without them.

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

Jane Waugh 10th Feb 2023

Kind sympathetic easing troubled souls!

nicola hamer 7th Feb 2023

Overall the service was good, however some communication of possible video providers was overlooked. Also we ended up having to transport the coffin flowers from the crematorium to the church ourselves at the last minute. We did miss not having Clive.

Frankie Burt 6th Feb 2023

From start to finish they were kind compasionate & professional Nothing was to much

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