L Fulcher Funeral Directors, Bury

L Fulcher Funeral Directors are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging the funeral. We offer a range of funerals to suit your needs. You can find out more below or give us a call to discuss.
BASED ON 76 reviews
Rating 4.9

About our Bury funeral home

We are L Fulcher Funeral Directors, the oldest funeral home and funeral care provider in Bury St Edmunds. Established over 200 years ago, we have six funeral homes in Suffolk; four in Bury St Edmunds and one each in Thetford and Stowmarket.

We know that losing a loved one can be very difficult, which is why our friendly and professional team will do everything they can to help ease your concern and arrange the farewell you want for your loved one. Whether that is a cremation, a religious service or a contemporary ceremony.

We understand how important it is to say goodbye exactly the way you want to, you can rest assured that no detail will be too small for us to take into account.

You and your family’s well being and comfort is our priority. If you cannot come in to see us, don’t worry, we will visit you in the comfort of your own home.

Our funeral home has a private arranging room and a chapel of rest, should you want to spend time with your loved one before the day of the funeral. If you wish to visit after normal hours just let us know and our doors will be open.

You can get in touch with us at any time, day or night. So please do not hesitate to call us whenever you need us. We are always 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
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Funeral Services with distinction

We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UK's 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.
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99 per cent of families said that Dignity met or exceeded their expectations.
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97.7 per cent of people said that they would recommend Dignity.

Our funeral 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 Unattended Funeral

    We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.
    Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
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    From
    £1295
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
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    The Unattended Funeral

    We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.
    From
    £1295
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
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  • The Attended Funeral

    A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.
    Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.
    Find out more
    From
    £2395
    plus £1424 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    plus £1424 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
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    The Attended Funeral

    A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.
    From
    £2395
    plus £1424 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    plus £1424 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.
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Where to find us

Address

80 Whiting Street
Bury St Edmunds IP33 1NX
GB

Directions and Parking

We are the light pink building on Whiting Street, opposite Model Shop. We also have a large clock at the front of our premises which can be seen looking up and down street.

We have private parking spaces available opposite our funeral home, please ask about its availability. In addition there are pay and display parking options available close by.

Funeral Home Opening Times

Outside of normal hours, visits can be made by appointment only.
Day of the WeekHours
Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

24 Hour Availability

Outside of our funeral home’s opening times, we are available 24 hours a day by phone.
Call 24 hours on 01284 754049

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.


  • A Memorial is a way of creating a lasting memory to help remember a loved one.


  • Dignity has been established for over 200 years and is one of the UK's leading providers of Funerals and with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating (02/24). We are proud to help our customers every year with a diverse range of Memorial products and services to help remember their loved ones.


  • We offer a wide range of products – from traditional headstones, kerb sets and benches to remembrance trees, plaques, vases and urns. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items.

    To organise your Memorial contact us on {{BRANCH_PHONE}}


Reviews of our services

4.9
Rating 4.9
based on 76 reviews
Rating 5.0
Fulchers took care of our fathers funeral back in 2014 and as a family, we were happy with how it was handled so when we lost our beloved mother in 2023 it was only right that again L. Fulcher handled it, from the start Dawn went above and beyond putting us at ease with the arrangements, from start to finish it went stress free and everyone involved could not have been more caring or considerate, special thanks to Phil who directed both funerals for us and remembered us despite the 9 year gap, also Kevin and Sherry who opened the chapel of rest for us at unsociable hours. Many Thanks from us all as a family.
Rating 5.0
I felt supported and listened to at every stage. Nothing was too much trouble and the approach was both professional and personal. At such a difficult and sad time, Fulchers definitely made a positive difference.
Response from L Fulcher Funeral Directors
We appreciate you leaving a review online for your experience with L Fulcher Funeral Directors. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful. I am pleased that we provided the highest level of care and guidance for you and your family.
Rating 5.0
Excellent service from helpful and considerate staff, especially Dawn, in guiding us through the whole process.
Response from L Fulcher Funeral Directors
Thank you for taking the time to complete the online review. I am pleased that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction. Thank you for highlighting a member of our team who has made a difference to your personal experience. All feedback is greatly appreciated.
Rating 5.0
Eve talked us through a difficult time for us and explained everything we needed to know.Even when we chopped and changed our minds about a few things nothing was too much bother,she was great.Eve was also spot on with the celebrant she picked for us,we clicked with her too.It made a difficult time easier to come to terms with.
Response from L Fulcher Funeral Directors
We understand how important it is to keep families informed and I'm pleased that our team did exactly that for you. I am happy that we were able to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of a difficult situation and make things easier for you
Rating 5.0
Kevin made me feel at ease the first time we met, he could not have been kinder &
arranged my husbands funeral exactly as I wanted it so on the day it was perfect.

Sue Homer
Response from L Fulcher Funeral Directors
I am pleased to hear that our team were so kind and caring to your family, and that the arrangements for your husband were carried out to your satisfaction. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.
Rating 5.0
All of the funeral arrangements were handled well with no problems. There was always someone available to speak to if needed and anything we asked for was quickly sorted out.
Response from L Fulcher Funeral Directors
I am pleased that we provided the highest level of care and guidance for you and your family. Thank you for your 5* review
Rating 5.0
From the start to the end of the service everything was fantastic. From Dawn's first phone call to collecting Dad's ashes. I honestly can't fault anything. The funeral was lovelyand the after care for myself was outstanding.
Thank you Fulchers 😊
Response from L Fulcher Funeral Directors
I am pleased that we provided the highest level of care and guidance for you and your family. Thank you for your 5* review.
Rating 5.0
We had used Dignity before for another member of the family, so we had no hesitation in using them again. Very professional and easy to work with. Everything was covered in our discussion, and it went perfectly on the day
Thank you, Dignity and all your strafe,
Response from L Fulcher Funeral Directors
Thank you for entrusting us with the care of another loved one and for these lovely words, it means so much to the whole team. We take pride in giving outstanding service to our families so I am pleased to hear that the service was carried out to your satisfaction.
Rating 5.0
Kevin and the entire Fulchers team were kind and professional from start to finish, helping immensely with the planning of the funeral service and making sure that the funeral itself went exactly to plan. I have nothing but praise for the team. Thank you all.
Response from L Fulcher Funeral Directors
I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful and I am glad that all of your wishes and requirements were carried out by the team as you had requested. Your kind words mean a great deal to the team who always work very hard to deliver great care.
Rating 5.0
From the first phone call and collecting the deceased everyone did a magnificent job the work at the crematorium went with no fuss perfect and the follow up excellent thank you for your excellent service .so glad wee used you PBHearne and family
Response from L Fulcher Funeral Directors
Our team are here to provide the highest level of service for you and we are happy this was achieved. It is good to know that we managed to make the day run as smoothly as possible for you.
Rating 5.0
Excellent and kind service.
Response from L Fulcher Funeral Directors
Thank you for your 5* review.
Rating 5.0
The funeral arrangements were carried out with dignity and care.
Several mourners said how beautifully everything had gone which
was a great comfort to me
Response from L Fulcher Funeral Directors
The team will be very pleased to hear that their care and support made a difference. I am glad that we were able to provide you with the dignity and respect needed at this time. Your feedback is valued.
Rating 5.0
A positive experience from start to finish. Michael navigated me through every aspect of the funeral arrangements with such professionalism, care and empathy. There was never any pressure with decision making, I always felt that I was able to take my time and ask questions at any point throughout the process. Thank you so much to Michael and the team at Fulchers, you made a sometimes overwhelming situation easier to manage and I will always be grateful.
Response from L Fulcher Funeral Directors
Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your Father. We pride ourselves in maintaining the highest quality of care for our families so I am pleased we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time. It’s also good to hear that you and the family received helpful guidance from the team. It has been a privilege to look after you and your loved one.
Rating 5.0
Everyone was so supportive and helped us at every step of the way. It's such a tough time so knowing you've got an experienced, caring team there to help just makes it a bit easier.
Response from L Fulcher Funeral Directors
I am pleased that we provided the highest level of care and guidance for you and your family. Thank you for your 5* review.
Rating 4.0
Your staff were kind and thoughtful and made a difficult time as stressless as possible. There were a few problems getting the Order of Service as we wanted it initially but it was soon resolved.
Response from L Fulcher Funeral Directors
Thank you for your 4* review.
Rating 5.0
Dawn Joyce and all the staff i had contact with at fulchers showed consideration, empathy and dealt with all our needs with efficency, we never felt pressurized into buying products we did not need,
I would thoroughly recommend Fulchers as a funeral service.
Response from L Fulcher Funeral Directors
We are grateful of receiving your online review, i am happy that we provided a professional service to you.
Rating 5.0
From the first phone call I received and even after my mothers funeral Michael and the whole team went above and beyond with the care and organisation of everything I would highly recommend and would not hesitate to use their services again.
Response from L Fulcher Funeral Directors
Thank you for these lovely words, it means so much to the whole team. I am glad that our staff went above and beyond to deliver the service you expected. It has been a privilege to support your family and care for your Mother.
Rating 5.0
Outstanding attention during the entire process of arranging- Excellent service all round - would highly recommend. Thank you
Response from L Fulcher Funeral Directors
Your feedback is so valuable to us and we would like to say thank you. I am pleased to hear that the service was carried out to your satisfaction.
Rating 5.0
Michael and his team from L Fulchers were excellent at my 101 year old Dad's funeral. Dad was a D-Day veteran and L Fulcher's made sure the whole process ran with 'Military' precision. Thanks again
Response from L Fulcher Funeral Directors
We appreciate you sharing your experience with us, it enables us to provide the right care for each family. I am glad that all of your wishes and requirements were carried out by the team as you had requested.
Rating 5.0
I have never had to organise a funeral before, L Fulcher was recommended by the West Suffolk hospital, Macmillan ward. I had the best help and advice that could be offered, very caring and sympathetic. The funeral was just what was wanted, couldn't have asked for more.
Response from L Fulcher Funeral Directors
We really appreciate you leaving feedback online for the branch. I am pleased that we provided the highest level of care and guidance for you and your family.
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