Rosedale Funeral Home, Diss

230 reviews

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

Latest Verified Reviews

Rachel Cattermole 26th Oct 2023

Thank you for all of your kindness , dignity, professionalism at such a difficult time. When you are feeling emotional and overwhelmed you all greatly helped navigate through the whole process. Thank you so much for treating my Father with such respect. 

Peter Hugman 26th Oct 2023

They couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating, and explained everything perfectly.

Cheryl Thomas 22nd Oct 2023

Excellent throughout. I had regular contact, even the night before the funeral, which was appreciated. I felt reassured that everything was under control. I would highly recommend them.

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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 Rachel Cattermole 26th Oct 2023

    Thank you for all of your kindness , dignity, professionalism at such a difficult time. When you are feeling emotional and overwhelmed you all greatly helped navigate through the whole process. Thank you so much for treating my Father with such respect. 

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Rachel, Thank you for your kind feedback which I will pass on to those involved in looking after you and your father. I'm so pleased you felt things went as well as they could at such a difficult time. Kind regards, Charmaine.
  • 5 Peter Hugman 26th Oct 2023

    They couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating, and explained everything perfectly.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Peter
    Thank you for taking the time to send this review and for your kind words. I am pleased that you felt everything went well.
    Kind Regards
    Richard

  • 5 Cheryl Thomas 22nd Oct 2023

    Excellent throughout. I had regular contact, even the night before the funeral, which was appreciated. I felt reassured that everything was under control. I would highly recommend them.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Cheryl, your kind words are greatly appreciated by myself and the team here at Rosedale. We like to keep in regular contact with our families and I am glad you were pleased with how everything came together. Kind regards and take care Christian - Rosedale
  • 5 Hazel Rook 18th Oct 2023

    Rosedale are exceptional from the first phone call to beyond they never stop caring they make you feel that they are just there for you, nothing is too much trouble they are patient and kind.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Hazel
    Thank you for your kind words. It was a difficult day for you and all the family. I am pleased that you felt everything went well.
    Kind Regards
    Richard
  • 5 Jolene Trudgill 18th Oct 2023

    Thank you for everything you done and looking after edd

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Jo
    At such a difficult time for you and your family thank you for taking the time to send this kind message. It was a privilege to look after the arrangements for Edd.
    Kind Regards
    Richard
  • 5 Jean Lewsley 9th Oct 2023

    I simply cannot recommend Rosedale enough !



    Absolutely first class service, so professional yet warm, kind and compassionate and nothing was too much trouble. Rosedales made a day that my family and I were dreading into a day of gratitude and thanksgiving, especially Christian from Rosedale ...and not forgetting Pauline the Civil Celebrant ..and Emily Rose the florist, ...everything was perfect ..THANK YOU SO MUCH.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Jean, thank you so much for your really wonderful review and your kind words. It was a privilege to look after the arrangements for Steve's funeral. It was a beautiful and poignant service with some really lovely music choices. I am so glad that you were satisfied with every aspect of our service. Kind regards and take care, Christian - Rosedale
  • 5 Felicity Thomas 9th Oct 2023

    Everything went very smoothly on the day when we were all needing to be in safe hands and Richard and the team at Rosedale did this for us. Thank you so much as I now it was unusual having the wake between the funeral and crematorium but it all went very seamlessly for us. Thank you.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Felicity
    Thank you for your kind words. I am pleased that you felt everything went well. It was a privilege to look after the arrangements for your Mother.
    Kind Regards
    Richard
  • 5 Alan Dunsire 6th Oct 2023

    Well planned and supported. Would strongly recommend. The ability to view Suzanne alone and give thanks was particularly poignant and sensitively supervised.
    Keith Baxter and Kerry commendable. God bless

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Alan, Thank you for your kind words which I have also passed on to my colleagues Keith and Kerry. I'm pleased you felt supported at a difficult time. Kind regards, Charmaine - Rosedale
  • 5 Susan Sargent 2nd Oct 2023

    Excellent. Professional, friendly, caring and very patient.
    Nothing was too much trouble on the run up and on the day.
    Christian was wonderful and our driver Steve put up with our Irish music in the car. He was kind and caring. Amazing team. Highly recommend.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Susan, thank you so much for your really kind words, they really are appreciated by myself and the team here at Rosedale. It was an absolute privilege to take care of your dad Paul; he was loved by so many people and his send off and funeral were just perfect! Kind regards and take care Christian - Rosedale
  • 5 Michael Garnham 26th Sep 2023

    Excellent service. Prompt personal and professional all in a caring package.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Mike
    Thank you for your kind words. It was a privilege to support you and your family at this very sad time.
    Kind Regards
    Richard
  • 5 Sheila Fellingham 22nd Sep 2023

    Many thanks go to Charmaine as she helped and advised my sister and me through a difficult time. Very much appreciated that she attended the funeral
    so there was a face we recognised.

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Sheila, thank you for your kind words. It was my privilege to be able to support you and your sister during a difficult time. Kind regards, Charmaine - Rosedale.
  • 5 Susan Stringer 22nd Sep 2023

    Lovely send off for uncle John funeral. You did a great job big thank you for everything. Xx

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Susan, thank you, we really appreciate your kind words. I will pass them on to the team. I am really glad we were able to support you, and give your uncle the meaningful send off he wanted. Kind regards Christian - Rosedale
  • 5 Duncan Davies 22nd Sep 2023

    Professional and reliable, compassionate and supportive. An excellent team who will ease a troubled time. 

    Kerry Welch replied
    Dear Duncan, thank you for your glowing review and your kind words. We were privileged to be able to support you and your family, and we are glad everything met your expectations. Kind regards and take care Christian - Rosedale
  • 5 Diane Leeder 18th Sep 2023

    The day was superbly arranged.

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Diane, thank you for your feedback. We are so grateful you chose Rosedale and that everything met your expectations. Kind Regards, Faith - Rosedale.
  • 5 Edwina Allen 15th Sep 2023

    A big thank you to Charmaine who helped us to organise the service for our mother Angela Rippingall, and took care of all the details including printing the service sheet, and tactfully offering suggestions when we needed help. As a result the cremation service went off so well and big thanks also go to Andrew Fairweather, celebrant, who took the service with great dignity and made us feel very calm and comfortable. 

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Edwina, thank you for leaving such a lovely review about Charmaine and Andrew. I will ensure they see this. We are so pleased we were able to support you at such a sad time. Take care, Faith - Rosedale.
  • 5 Jennifer Lovering 14th Sep 2023

    Rosedales made a very difficult time for me a lot easier.

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Jennifer, thank you for your review, we are so pleased we were able to support you during this sad time. If we can be of any further assistance please don't hesitate to get in touch. Kind Regards, Faith - Rosedale.
  • 5 Allison Clark 10th Sep 2023

    It’s a difficult times like this you need someone guiding you with care and compassion. I got this in abundance from Richard and his team. Their attention to detail was second to none. I highly recommend them. 

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Allison, thank you for such a lovely review of Richard and the team. I will ensure he sees your kind words. Thank you for choosing Roedale. Best Wishes, Faith - Rosedale.
  • 5 Sharon Cobb 5th Sep 2023

    Excellent service very professional,understanding, nothing was too much trouble 

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Sharon, thank you for entrusting the arrangements for Jennifer to ourselves and for choosing Rosedale Funeral Home. Kindest Regards, Faith - Rosedale.
  • 4 Sally Fiske 5th Sep 2023

    The cremation of my partner went to plan, thanks to the help and support from Richard and the team @ Rosedale Funeral Home in Diss

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Sally, we are so pleased that everything met your expectations and that we were able to support you at such a sad time. Kind Regards, faith - Rosedale
  • 5 Eileen Crowest 18th Aug 2023

    Very professional from start to finish.

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Eileen, thank you for your feedback and for choosing Rosedale Funeral Home to support and guide you at this difficult time. Kind Regards, Faith - Rosedale
  • 5 Martin Pomorski 15th Aug 2023

    so pleased with the help and professional way in which everything was handled,

    many thanks to everyone involved.

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Martin, you are very welcome. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Best Wishes, Faith - Rosedale.
  • 5 Maura Thomas 9th Aug 2023

    Everything was great from the moment Christian came to visit me it all went so well I felt a great big load had been taken away from me
    My family came from all over the country and they said how good everything was and so well organised 
    Thank you Rosedale
    From Maura Thomas and all the family 

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Maura and family, thank you for your kinds words about Christian and the team. It means so much to us that we were able to support you at this difficult time. Best Wishes, Faith - Rosedale.
  • 5 Lisa Hamill 7th Aug 2023

    It is such a terribly difficult situation you find yourself in and the idea of being able to arrange and get through the funeral seems impossible. Christian and his team guided us through the whole process gently and so respectfully, that by the time the day came we knew we would get through it. We can't thank them enough. The Hamill Family

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Lisa and family, we are so grateful that you chose Rosedale to support and guide you at such a sad time. Please feel free to get in touch if you or the family need any further support. Best Wishes, Faith - Rosedale.
  • 5 Ellen Pitt 7th Aug 2023

    I was grateful especially to Charmaine Dunsmore for her personal help and extraordinary patience with me at an extremely difficult time. She was there every part of the way when I needed someone to guide me.......I have told my family that when it is my time to go they must ensure Charmaine is the person to make contact with so that I can join my husband John in peace and tranquility with Charmaine in charge, God willing. Ellen Pitt

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear Ellen, thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. Your kind words will be passed to Charmaine and all of the team involved. Kind Regards, Faith - Rosedale.
  • 5 David Steere 3rd Aug 2023

    Excellent service as always .... very sensitively given with dignity and feeling.

    Faith Ames replied
    Dear David, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review and for entrusting us to support you at this difficult time. Kind Regards, Faith - Rosedale.

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

Rachel Cattermole 26th Oct 2023

Thank you for all of your kindness , dignity, professionalism at such a difficult time. When you are feeling emotional and overwhelmed you all greatly helped navigate through the whole process. Thank you so much for treating my Father with such respect. 

Peter Hugman 26th Oct 2023

They couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating, and explained everything perfectly.

Cheryl Thomas 22nd Oct 2023

Excellent throughout. I had regular contact, even the night before the funeral, which was appreciated. I felt reassured that everything was under control. I would highly recommend them.

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