Gordon Barber Funeral Directors
Thorpe St. Andrew
Our Thorpe St. Andrew Funeral Directors
2 St. Williams Way, Thorpe St. Andrew, NR7 0AW
Lines open 24 hours a day
About our Thorpe funeral home
At Gordon Barber Funeral Directors we cherish our local community, and we do whatever we can to make sure our families receive the highest levels of service.
In 1993, we opened in Thorpe St. Andrew, so that we could better help families living in the east of Norwich, and in the smaller villages towards Acle and Great Yarmouth. We want to do the best we can for everyone we help. We will support you with support and guidance when and where you need it. We will help you to plan a funeral service befitting your loved one, and we will go the extra mile to make sure everything is just as you want it.
To keep our promises, we make sure that you can reach us at any hour of the day. You can get in touch with us by telephone at any time. We are here 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 702460 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£1384
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£4079
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 702460
Our Address
2 St. Williams Way, Thorpe St. Andrew, NR7 0AW
Get DirectionsFuneral home opening times
- Monday0900 - 1700
- Tuesday0900 - 1700
- Wednesday0900 - 1700
- Thursday0900 - 1700
- Friday0900 - 1700
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Directions and parking
We are located just off the Plumstead Road roundabout. There is car parking available at the front of the branch.
01603 702460Supporting 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
Anil Patel
30th Jul 2025
I found that A Haxby &sons were very helpful and compassionate to our needs for my father's funeral
Thankyou
Angela Ransome and family
Linda Shorthose
30th Jun 2025
Everything possible was done to make arranging my husband's service as easy as it could be. All the staff were compassionate yet professional asking the right questions so that they obtained all the information that they needed. Nothing was too much trouble before, during or after the service. They even changed the handles on the coffin I'd chosen. They listened to what I wanted and made it happen. I couldn't have been more pleased with the way it went.
Jules Fitt
28th May 2025
I found that A Haxby &sons were very helpful and compassionate to our needs for my father's funeral
Thankyou
Angela Ransome and family
deborah pearce
16th Apr 2025
Michele Barkshire at Gordon Barber Funeral Directors on St Williams Way in Thorpe, Made arranging my late Aunts Funeral a positive experience at every step of the way , I'm extremely grateful for the professional and knowledgeable service I received , making the funeral something the family are very proud to have done for a dearly loved Aunty.
Stephen Lyon
4th Dec 2024
Honestly couldn't have asked for a better service in memory for my mum, Gordan Barbers gave her the send off she would have loved and I can't thank them enough for what they done highly recommended.
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