Rosedale Funeral Home, Diss

220 reviews

We are an independent, family-run Funeral Directors in Diss, Norfolk

Latest Verified Reviews

Karen Bromley 1st Apr 2024

It was so good for Christian to support me along the whole journey from picking up Dad's body to arranging my Dad's funeral / life celebration. I felt very supported and the communication was excellent. I highly recommend Rosedale.

Matthew Prentice 18th Mar 2024

From the first point of contact to the day of my dad's cremation rosedale was absolutely brilliant in what they done I can't thank this company enough you have been absolutely brilliant many thank's from matt and ellie and the rest of my family for all the help and service you gave us I would highly recommend

Julie Green 18th Mar 2024

Excellent service and everyone involved in my mum's funeral was very helpful and professional. Nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend.

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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

63 Victoria Rd
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 4JE

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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
Call: 01379 773174

About Us

Rosedale Funeral Home is an independent family funeral directors, in Diss Norfolk.

Established in 2004 and managed by husband and wife team Simon and Anne Beckett-Allen. Rosedale Funeral Home is renowned for producing a fitting tribute for your loved one, ensuring a high quality service and the best bereavement support during this difficult time.

Anne is one of the most highly qualified funeral directors in the country. Anne is a registered member of the British Institute of Funeral Directors, a qualified NAFD tutor and a trustee of the charity Nelson’s Journey.

Both Simon and Anne conduct funerals alongside their full time, fully qualified team. Funeral Directors Richard, Christian and Charmaine bring a wealth of experience to Rosedale Funeral Home, with over 50 years of combined funeral experience.

Rosedale have a flexible approach to funeral arrangements and are able to offer a face to face arrangement at the office in their beautifully presented but practical arrangement rooms, in the
comfort of your own home or by telephone, Zoom or Skype.

Parking is available for visitors directly behind the funeral home and a separate disabled entrance is also available should it be required. Rosedale’s chapel of rest where you can spend time with your loved one is available on the ground floor.

Rosedale Funeral Home offers Bereavement Support Groups, which are free to attend and open to all, regardless of what funeral director you have used. At Rosedale, the team believes that providing the very best of bereavement care goes hand in hand with helping you arrange a funeral for your loved one.

Please call to find out more about the services they provide and begin making funeral arrangements for your loved one.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Karen Bromley 1st Apr 2024

    It was so good for Christian to support me along the whole journey from picking up Dad's body to arranging my Dad's funeral / life celebration.

    I felt very supported and the communication was excellent.

    I highly recommend Rosedale.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Karen, thank you for taking the time to leave such a positive review. I am glad that you felt fully supported through the whole process, and I hope that you were able to take some comfort from his service. Kind regards and take care Christian - Rosedale.
  • 5 Matthew Prentice 18th Mar 2024

    From the first point of contact to the day of my dad's cremation rosedale was absolutely brilliant in what they done I can't thank this company enough you have been absolutely brilliant many thank's from matt and ellie and the rest of my family for all the help and service you gave us I would highly recommend

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Matt,
    Thank you for leaving this kind review. I will pass it onto Richard and the team. Kind regards Kerry
  • 5 Julie Green 18th Mar 2024

    Excellent service and everyone involved in my mum's funeral was very helpful and professional. Nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Julie, Thank you for taking the time to leave this lovely review, which I will be sure to pass on to the team. I'm glad you felt supported at this difficult time. Kind regards, Charmaine
  • 5 Dorothy Howling 18th Mar 2024

    All staff very attentive and thoughtful from the outset.
    Calming and reassuring nothing was too much trouble.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Dorothy, Thank you for your kind words. I'm really pleased you felt supported at this sad time. Kind regards, Charmaine.
  • 5 Nigel Bettridge 18th Mar 2024

    This was the fourth time we have used Rosedale in Diss  for Family funerals and as always Richard and his colleagues excelled in the care and service they provide. We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending them to others in what is a very difficult time 
    Nigel & Jayne Bettridge 

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Nigel and Jayne, Thank you for leaving such a lovely review for Richard and his colleagues. We pride ourselves on our care and service, so I am pleased to hear that you felt we had exceeded your expectations in that respect. Kind regards, Charmaine
  • 5 Jennifer Weihser 21st Feb 2024

    Very professional service. Caring, thoughtful and very kind. Arranged everything for me, making it easier. Thank you Christian. 

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Jenny, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review. I am glad that you were pleased with all of our arrangements for Pat and I hope you were able to take some comfort from her service. Kind regards and take care - Christian - Rosedale
  • 5 Sally Ingram 21st Feb 2024

    Malcolm's funeral day on 12th February 2024 was beautiful and memorable, everything went smoothly as planned.
    On the day of Malcolm's passing up to the day of the funeral, Charmaine has guided and worked closely with me and others involved to planned the funeral. She is compassionate, gracious, efficient, accommodating, going the extra mile, and yet professional. We could not ask for more.
    A very big thank you to all.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Sally, thank you for leaving such a kind review. It was a real privilege to be able to look after Malcolm, you and your family at such a difficult time, and I'm so pleased that you felt supported throughout. Kind regards, Charmaine.
  • 5 Theresa Miller 20th Feb 2024

    I can't thank the team at Rosedale’s enough for looking after my husband and his funeral arrangements. Christian was kind, patient, and diligent. Thank you all.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Theresa, thank you for leaving such a glowing review. It was a real privilege to look after Jim for you. I felt his service reflected his life just perfectly with some really lovely personal touches; especially the glass of his favourite tipple! I am pleased you felt supported throughout the whole process and I hope you were able to take some comfort from his service. Kind regards and take care - Christian - Rosedale
  • 5 Jacqueline Talbot 20th Feb 2024

    Richard and his team are absolutely amazing! Making decisions for a loved one’s funeral is one of the hardest things to do , but Richard just takes all the difficult things on board and nothing is literally too much trouble! We are so lucky to have this incredible service and team to look after our loved ones and their families within our community! 
    Thank you 🙏

    Kerry Welch replied
    Thank you for your kind words. It was a privilege to look after the arrangements for Michael. The number of people who attended the service showed how much he was respected. I am pleased that you felt everything went well at this difficult time. Kind Regards
    Richard
  • 5 Michael Cole 7th Feb 2024

    Christian and all the team at Rosedale's provided a professional, attentive and compassionate service throughout at a difficult time.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Michael, thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review, I will be sure to pass your comments on to all concerned. I am pleased you and your family felt satisfied with all of the arrangements and our services. Kind regards & take care Christian
  • 5 Anita Moore 28th Jan 2024

    Thanks Christian for all your support and efforts.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Anita, thank you for your kind words, it was our privilege to look after your husband Peter, so soon after Tony. I am pleased that you were happy with our support and arrangements at this sad time for you and your family. Kind regards & take care Christian
  • 5 Anita Moore 27th Jan 2024

    Thanks for an excellent service 

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Anita, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind words. It was a lovely send off for Tony. I am glad all the arrangements were to your satisfaction. Kind regards and take care Christian
  • 5 Ted Goodswen 27th Jan 2024

    Very kind and thoughtful and helpful ,I highly recommend them to anyone 

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Ted
    Thank you for taking time to leave this review. I am pleased that you felt that the arrangements for Arthur went well.
    Kind Regards
    Richard
  • 5 Bette Chenery 26th Jan 2024

    A big thankyou to Richard and all the staff at Rosedale Funeral Home for all your support to me and our family, excellent service and kindness at our sadness at losing Charlie 

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Bette
    Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. It was a privilege to look after the arrangements for Charlie and I am pleased you felt supported at this very sad time.
    Kind Regards
    Richard
  • 5 Rochelle Thomas 26th Jan 2024

    Wonderful caring service 

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Rochelle.
    At such a sad time for you and your family thank you for taking the time to leave this review.
    Kind Regards and take care.
    Richard
  • 5 Kevin Girling 26th Jan 2024

    Excellent service, Charmaine was professional, sympathetic and understanding.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Thank you for leaving this kind review. I'm glad you were pleased with the service you received and that you felt I made this difficult time easier. Kind regards, Charmaine
  • 5 Sally Lynch 26th Jan 2024

    All the Rosedale staff were kind, understanding and supportive.  Despite needing to organise the funeral for shortly after Christmas, this was not a problem and everything went smoothly.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Sally
    Thank you for your kind words. I am pleased that you felt everything went well with the arrangements.
    Kind Regards
    Richard
  • 5 Nigel Stitt 26th Jan 2024

    Very well handled at a difficult time.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Nigel, Thank you for taking the time to leave this review, I'm pleased you felt everything went as well as it could at a difficult time. Kind regards, Charmaine
  • 5 Ann Pearson 26th Jan 2024

    first class in every way

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Ann
    Thank you for taking the time to send this review.
    Kind Regards

    Richard
  • 5 Angela Glenister 26th Jan 2024

    Absolutely perfect throughout the whole process. Very kind a polite and beyond organised.
    Wonderful service Rosedale provide.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Angela, Thank you for leaving such a lovely review which means a lot to myself and the team that helped on the day of John's funeral. With kind regards, Charmaine.
  • 5 Sheila Gibson 22nd Dec 2023

    When having to arrange my husbands funeral,Rosedales made me feel so very at ease.My son and I can only thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Karl's funeral was a beautiful day ,andi can only say once again Thank you .

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Sheila, it was an absolute privilege to be asked to arrange Karl's funeral. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review; I will be sure to pass on your comments on to all concerned. I am also glad that we made you feel at ease with all the arrangements, and I hope you were able to take some comfort from his service. Kind regards and take care Christian
  • 5 Heather Beynon 21st Dec 2023

    Every detail of my needs were met in a considerate caring manner I felt so comfortable they cared about everything nothing was too much trouble I cannot thank them enough for looking after Roger &me so well Richard was wonderful I will miss his care&consideration

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Heather.

    It was a privilege to look after the arrangements for Roger. I am pleased that you felt well looked after at such a difficult time. Thank you for taking the time to leave this review.
    Kind Regards
    Richard
  • 5 Graham Mobbs 19th Dec 2023

    Richard Green was fantastic and so understanding he helped us to do everything that was needed to arrange the Funeral.Even on the day of the Funeral Richard was there making sure things went smoothly.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Graham
    Thank you for your kind words and taking the time to leave this review. I am pleased that you felt everything went well.
    Kind Regards
    Richard
  • 5 Ginni brinkley 18th Dec 2023

    Excellent, compassionate service. Charmaine took all the stress out of organising an out of county burial for my mother. Would highly recommend Rosedale.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Ginni, Thank you for taking the time to leave this review. I'm glad you felt that the arrangements were made as easy as possible at a difficult time for you and your family. With kind regards, Charmaine.
  • 5 Stephen Wigby 18th Dec 2023

    Richard and his team provided a very compassionate, professional and friendly service from start to finish. Thank you all.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Stephen
    It was a privilege to look after the arrangements for Ian. I will share your kind words with all the team involved.
    Kind Regards
    Richard

Address
63 Victoria Rd
Diss
Norfolk
IP22 4JE

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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

Latest Verified Reviews

Karen Bromley 1st Apr 2024

It was so good for Christian to support me along the whole journey from picking up Dad's body to arranging my Dad's funeral / life celebration. I felt very supported and the communication was excellent. I highly recommend Rosedale.

Matthew Prentice 18th Mar 2024

From the first point of contact to the day of my dad's cremation rosedale was absolutely brilliant in what they done I can't thank this company enough you have been absolutely brilliant many thank's from matt and ellie and the rest of my family for all the help and service you gave us I would highly recommend

Julie Green 18th Mar 2024

Excellent service and everyone involved in my mum's funeral was very helpful and professional. Nothing was too much trouble. Would highly recommend.

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