Gordon Barber Funeral Directors
Lowestoft
Gordon Barber Funeral Directors
13 Carlton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0RU
Lines open 24 hours a day
About our Lowestoft funeral home
We are Gordon Barber Funeral Directors on Carlton Road, Lowestoft. We have been supporting the community and providing fitting farewells from our Carlton Road funeral home since it opened in 2012.
Our founder, Gordon Barber, was born in Lowestoft in 1922 and now has nine funeral homes across Norwich and Lowestoft. Our funeral homes are managed by his granddaughter, Rachael Barber. She ensures all of them provide the same high-quality facilities, care and compassion that Mr Barber wanted to achieve when he opened his first funeral home.
With over 50 years of experience and knowledge of the local area, we can cater for your every wish and need. Whether you prefer a cremation, a woodland burial, or a traditional or religious funeral, we can arrange it. We will listen carefully to your requests and ensure you are comfortable and happy with all the arrangements. All the details will be personally overseen by our funeral director and your loved one will be well taken care of.
If you need us we are only a call away. We are always available 24 hours a day to support and guide you. It will be our honour to help make this difficult time as easy as possible.
Call us any time at to book an appointment. If you cannot come to see us, let us know and we will happily come to see you at your home.
What we offer
- Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
- Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
- Local expertise and knowledge
- Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
- Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
- Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
- Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
- Memorials and tributes
- Prepaid funeral plans
Meet our team
Our dedicated team are paramount to the quality of care and service we are proud to provide. Many of our colleagues have been with us at Gordon Barber for over 10 years, with several reaching 20 & 30 years of service. The values and contributions of our founding family remain at the heart of all that we do. Our high-performing team are hand-picked for their care and passion for helping people. They conduct every aspect of their roles with kindness, compassion and professionalism.
To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 01502 573632 today.
Funeral Services with distinction
We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UKs finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.
Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
Our services
With two packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.
If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.
View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.
The Attended Funeral
The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.
- The Attended Funeral£2595
- (includes our Park Coffin)-
- Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1334
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£3929
The Unattended Funeral
The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.
- The Unattended Funeral£1495
- (includes our Park Coffin)-
- (Includes cost of cremation)-
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£1495
Memorials
Commemorate your loved one's life with a Memorial to keep their memory alive. Choose from a variety of options, from headstones, urns to memorial plaques, vases, benches, statues, jewellery, and more, allowing you to create something special that reflects their life, love, and cherished memories.
Where to find us
Contact
Speak to our team 24 hours a day on 01502 573632
Our Address
13 Carlton Road, Lowestoft, NR33 0RU
Get DirectionsFuneral home opening times
- Monday0900 - 1700
- Tuesday0900 - 1700
- Wednesday0900 - 1700
- Thursday0900 - 1700
- Friday0900 - 1700
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Directions and parking
Our funeral home can be found opposite Lorne Road. There is parking available on surrounding streets, including on Carlton Road.
01502 573632Supporting you along the way
We understand that there is a lot to think about, so if you do need assistance with your loved one's funeral arrangements, our funeral experts will offer you all the support you need.
What to do when someone dies
It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.
Planning a funeral
Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.
The day of the funeral
This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.
Frequently asked questions
When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.
You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.
Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.
If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.
Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.
From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.
A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.
Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.
Our reviews
Leigh Freeman
8th Sep 2025
Kind, sympathetic and caring service. Gordon Barber have looked after both my dear Mum, and now my Dad. At a time of such grief and your mind trying to come to terms with your loss and everything that needs to be done, this company really do take the load off. Thank you Helen for looking after my Dad and Stephen, back in December 2023 for caring for my Mum.
Wendy Harper
15th Mar 2025
We can't give gordon barbers & Tim woods enough praise for the care & compassion we didn't have to worry asthey took care of everything for us and for Garry, very professional ,many thanks Terry & wendy harper
Karl Brent
22nd Aug 2024
We can’t give enough praise for the way Tom dealt with the passing of our Dad. From the first time we walked through the door, and on every occasion thereafter, Tom was without fault. Providing us with the utmost empathy and compassion throughout, and always being available and guiding us every step of the way. From all of us, Tom, thank you so much.
Vicki Poll
19th Sep 2023
Massive thank you to Analise for such a beautiful send off from Gordon barber funerals. Couldn’t have asked for a more beautiful send off. Analise made the whole process almost painless, with her compassionate approach and guidance during an emotional time for us all. Would highly recommend.
Mark Jones
24th May 2023
From the moment we walked in we were made as a family to feel really special.
Ultimate professional, compassion and empathy at the forefront.
On the day everything went like clockwork and the planning with Stephen beforehand and on the day carried forward by Analiese made the entire experience an absolute pleasure.
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King Edward Square,
Sutton Coldfield,
West Midlands, B73 6AP
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