Gordon Barber Funeral Directors
Norwich
Gordon Barber Funeral Directors
317 Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2AB
Lines open 24 hours a day
About our Norwich funeral home
Welcome to Gordon Barber Funeral Directors on Aylsham Road in Norwich, the city’s first funeral home. Established in 1960’s, we will use the knowledge that we have built up over the years to help you arrange the funeral service you want for your loved one.
Gordon and his wife Elsie, gave up their family home to purchase Castles greengrocers, which they then converted into a Funeral Directors. Today, the third generation of the Barber family is still involved in helping families during their time of need, helping us to provide you with the highest standards of funeral care in the city. It was Gordon's wish to provide a service delivered with care, compassion and sensitivity to the people of Norwich and the surrounding areas. Which we continue to do today.
We understand that losing someone you love is never easy, which is why we are here to give you all of the support you need and help arrange a personal farewell for your loved one. We want the service to be exactly as you imagine, and we will work tirelessly to make sure everything is just right for you.
Our funeral home is between St Catherine’s Church and Mile Cross Methodist Church. Our location makes us easily accessible from Upper Hellesdon, New Sprowston, Catton and Hellesdon. We also have funeral directors in Hoveton, Eaton, Dereham, Thorpe St Andrew and Lowestoft.
If you need to speak to us, or if you require any support or guidance when arranging a funeral, call us at any time, day or night, we promise to be there for you.
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 01603 484308 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£2695
- (includes our Park Coffin)-
- Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1484
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£4179
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 01603 484308
Our Address
317 Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2AB
Get DirectionsFuneral home opening times
- Monday0900 - 1700
- Tuesday0900 - 1700
- Wednesday0900 - 1700
- Thursday0900 - 1700
- Friday0900 - 1700
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Directions and parking
We are across the junction from St Catherine’s Church, Mile Cross. There is ample parking in front of our funeral home and in the garage.
01603 484308Supporting 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
Jake Flack
11th Apr 2025
Thankyou for everything you have done the last few weeks constantly checking up to see if family are ok which no one can thankyou enough
My grandad looked absolutely brilliant when my family went to see him at Gordon barbers on alysham rd
Great firm and great people who work there!
Thankyou all again
Katie M
11th Jan 2025
Can thank Sheridan enough, exceptional service throughout. Sheridan was very compassionate and kind, whilst also giving really helpful advice about the process and what to expect at each stage. He made the shock of my sister's funeral easier to bare in what was a horrendous time for us all. Thank you for everything
Sarah Wratten
14th Mar 2022
Mark and the team at Gordon Barber were professional, supportive, kind and compassionate at time when we needed it most. They guided us through, giving us time to think & reflect on what we wanted and how to make arrangements for this. We cannot thank them enough & offer them our heartfelt gratitude.
Tracy Tye
18th Sep 2024
The service by Gordon Barber was excellent.. Mark was wonderful kept us all calm and didn't rush us.
Phil Willis-Best
29th Aug 2024
The service provided by Gordon Barber was first class. Each member of staff went above and beyond to listen to our requirements and was there for us every step of the way. A truly wonderful, caring and professional team.
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