Gordon Barber Funeral Directors, Lowestoft


About our Lowestoft funeral home
Our founder, Gordon Barber, was born in Lowestoft in 1922 and now has eight funeral homes across Norwich and Lowestoft. Our funeral homes are managed by his granddaughter, Rachael Barber. She ensures all of them provide the same high quality facilities, care and compassion that Mr Barber wanted to achieve when he opened his first funeral home.
With over 50 years of experience and knowledge of the local area, we can cater for your every wish and need. Whether you prefer a cremation, a woodland burial, a traditional or religious funeral, we can arrange it. We will listen carefully to your requests and ensure you are comfortable and happy with all the arrangements. All the details will be personally overseen by our funeral director and your loved one will be well taken care of.
If you need us we are only a call away. We are always available 24 hours a day to support, guide and advice you. It will be our honour to help make this difficult time as easy as possible.
Call us any time at 01502 442809 to book an appointment. If you cannot come to see us, let us know and we will happily come see you at your home.
What we offer
- The option of a dignified funeral now and memorial service later
- Advice and guidance at every stage including registering the death
- Arrangements personalised to meet your family's needs
- Local expertise and knowledge
- Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
- Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
- Hearse
- funeral cars and other transport options
- Memorials
- Funeral plans


Funeral Services with distinction
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 funeral services
Full Service Funeral
Our Full Service Funeral allows you to create a totally personal commemoration to celebrate the life of the person who has died.Our costs from£2,990Current restrictions might mean that you can’t have a funeral today how you imagined it to be. However, we can still provide a dignified and meaningful funeral now and a memorial or commemorative service later.Our service is delivered with expertise and uncompromising compassion. We will care for the deceased with the utmost care and respect in our own professional premises and will take on the responsibility for ensuring every detail is taken care of to the highest standards. You can rely on us to make a difficult time a little easier.Full Service FuneralOur costs from £2,990
Simple Funeral Service in Lowestoft
A complete funeral service for a lower cost, delivered with complete compassion and care.Our costs from£1,995This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.Simple Funeral Service in LowestoftOur costs from £1,995
Where to find us
Address
Directions and Parking
There is parking available at the rear of our funeral home.
Funeral Home Opening Times
Day of the Week | Hours |
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Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Saturday | Closed |
Sunday | Closed |
24 Hour Availability
Supporting you along the way
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.Find out morePlanning 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.Find out moreThe 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.Find out more
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.
Reviews of our services
Sue D
We all thank you, from all our family
They made it special and me and my family thank them for a beautiful send off for our mum /wife
Once again I would like to thank you for your guidence through a difficult time.