Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors, Sudbury

Brown Fenn & Parker 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 25 reviews
Rating 4.9

About our Sudbury funeral home

At Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors in Sudbury, we believe that life with those we love is deeply personal, and that a funeral should reflect this. That is why our dedicated funeral professionals are here to advise, guide and support you at every step, ensuring that every detail is just as you want it to be.

Our funeral home has been supporting our local community for over 100 years, and has a private chapel of rest, which you can use to spend peaceful time alone with your loved one before the funeral. We also have a private arranging room, or we can visit you to make arrangements in the privacy of your own home; whatever you would prefer.

You can reach us 24 hours a day by telephone. We are always here to help you through this difficult time. Please get in touch as soon as you need us.

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 £1439 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    plus £1439 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 £1439 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    plus £1439 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

37 North Street
Sudbury CO10 1RD
GB

Directions and Parking

We are towards the top end of North Street, next to Argos.

There is ample parking at the funeral home, please call in advance to confirm a space.

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 01787 370909

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 25 reviews
Rating 5.0
I was very satisfied with the kind and considerate way my sister's Jeanne Ellen Newbury funeral was conducted. As I live a long way from Colchester I appreciated all the service I received. Many thanks to Bridget.
Response from Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors
It means a great deal when people take the time to share their experience and to highlight individuals in the team who have made a difference.
Rating 5.0
Very helpful when most needed. Arrangements went very well. A good job.
Response from Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors
Thank you for posting your online review.
Rating 5.0
Staff were very friendly. Bridget Baldwin kept us well informed throughout the process.
We went to the chapel of rest at Bury St Edmunds and were greeted by lovely staff. My mother had been prepared by the staff at the chapel beautifully. Her nails were painted which match her favourite dress she was laid to rest in. We went in the evening and we were given as much time as we needed to pay our final respects.
On the day of the funeral we were greeted by a wonderful gentleman at our house . Who walked in front of hearse for the length of the street. Everyone seemed very professional and respectful
We would recommend there service to any future customers
Mr Kevin Davey
Response from Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors
We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience online with us. It helps other families in their time of need. It means a great deal when people take the time to share their experience and to highlight individuals in the team who have made a difference. We know how special each person is and aim to convey this in all aspects of our work from the arrangements to the day of the service.
Rating 5.0
The majority of my dealings were with Susie over the phone or by email. She was both professional and friendly. Due to distance I did not visit the office apart from delivering documents out of hours. On the day everything went smoothly and there were no issues, the person in charge (who's name I cannot remember), introduced himself and was friendly and approachable.
Many thanks to all concerned.
Response from Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors
Thank you for sharing your sentiments with us regarding your experience. It is good to know that we managed to make the day run as smoothly as possible for you.
Rating 5.0
Very friendly and supportive atmosphere.
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us on your online review.
Rating 4.0
All the staff were most professional from the moment we phoned (in the middle of the night) to report the death to the arrangement of the cremation. We were put at ease at every stage of what is a very upsetting time. The local manager made the process of form filling as easy as it was possible to be. I really don’t think we could have had better service.
Response from Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors
We know how special each person is and aim to convey this in all aspects of our work from the arrangements to the day of the service. We are thankful to the team for making your special day so personal.
Rating 5.0
A wonderful team, providing real family service at a time of need. Everyone was so kind and understanding and went above and beyond to provide everything requested, which I found so important for personal closure. Would highly recommend. The warmth and professionalism throughout brought great comfort.
Response from Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors
Thank you for leaving a review online for Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors. Our whole team are here to give the utmost compassion and support to each and every client and I am glad they did this for you.
Rating 5.0
Having recently had to arrange the funeral of my dear wife ,
I would like to thank Susie for all the information, help and guidance given to us
In our time of grief.
Every aspect of the funeral went as planned including colour of vehicles, and other
Actions which my late wife had requested.
The celebrant recommended to us was exceptional.

Extremely satisfied.
Response from Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors
It means a great deal when people take the time to share their experience and to highlight individuals in the team who have made a difference. I am glad we were able to provide you with the support and guidance needed.
Rating 5.0
I was very happy with the service Brown Fenn & Parker gave me,they couldn't have done more for me to get me through this very sad time,they were top class.
Response from Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors
We are grateful of receiving your online review. I am pleased to hear that the service was carried out to your satisfaction. Thank you.
Rating 5.0
From the outset Susy was very understanding and very helpful.
Communication was good and nothing was too much trouble.
On the day of the funeral all staff acted extremely professional.
Just one point I would make is that on a hot day, consideration to get the aircon on in the limo earlier would have been better, as the temperature in the vehicle was like an oven.
Secondly, on the invoice it would be better if a breakdown of "Our Service to You" showed individual items as £1,320 is a considerable sum and needs explaining.
Overall, I would highly commend Brown, Fenn & Parker for their very close attention and support.
Response from Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors
Thank you for your 5*review. Your feedback is valued and we are happy that we were able to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of a difficult situation and make things easier for you. If you have any concerns that you would like to discuss, you can contact the Client Relations Team on 0800 783 7171 between the hours of 8.45 a.m. and 5.00 p.m.
Rating 5.0
BFP took care of all the details of the funeral, were clear about the process, and handled changes that we made along the way. Very pleased with the service.
Response from Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors
Thank you for leaving a review online for Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors. I am glad the service was carried out to your satisfaction.
Rating 5.0
Really helpfull and understanding from day one.
Response from Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors
Thank you for posting your review online. I am pleased that we were able to look after you and your family at this difficult time.
Rating 5.0
The staff were all very professional and helpful. They made time to chat and to make sure all our wishes were carried out . Even though at the time of my aunt’s death they were dealing with 12 funerals that day. It must have been a stressful time for all the staff with the extra workload but you felt as though you were the only one who they were dealing with . Truly recommend this firm to anyone .
Response from Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors
Thank you for leaving a review online for Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors. Our quality of care is something we are proud of and we know what a difference it makes to the families in their time of need.
Rating 5.0
All staff were very kind, professional and helpful; both those who dealt with our arrangements by phone and those providing the service on the day. In these difficult times they must all have been under pressure but we never felt rushed and we were made to feel confident that we were in safe hands as regards the arrangements, and also the necessary health precautions.
We were glad to be able to return to this firm, since they had handled a previous family funeral very professionally.
Response from Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors
Thank you for your thoughtful and detailed review. It is incredibly helpful to other families in the same circumstances as yourself. It has been an honour to look after you and your loved one and to respond sensitively to your specific needs.
Rating 5.0
excellent in every detail
Response from Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors
Thank you for your 5* star review and lovely comments.
Rating 5.0
We, as the family of Mrs Joan Roberts was extremely pleased with the way the funeral was organised. The staff were kind, considerate and thoughtful. The help given to our older relative at the crematorium and afterwards was second to none. The funeral itself was everything the family wished for, with dignity, care and attention.
Response from Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors
I am glad you chose Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors to take care of your loved one and that our staff went above and beyond to deliver the service you expected.
Rating 5.0
I would like to say how grateful I am to Brown Fenn and Parker for the funeral arrangements carried out recently. I received courtesy, helpfulness and efficiency. The staff members in the Sudbury office and at the Culford woodland graveside were all excellent. I couldn't have wished for a better service, thank you.
Response from Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors
We are grateful of receiving your online review. I am pleased that you had the trust and confidence in our team to be able to deliver the service you expected and that our staff looked after you so well.
Rating 5.0
Thanks to all at Brown Fenn and Parker
Absolutely first class in every way
Caring, compassionate and professional.
Made a difficult time more bearable by sharing it with us.
Response from Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. I am pleased to hear that our team were so kind and caring to your family and that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
Rating 5.0
Brown Fenn and Parker were recently responsible for the funeral arrangements for my mother. I can thoroughly recommend their services. All of the staff I encountered were compassionate and they performed their duties efficiently.
Ms Stella W
Response from Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors
Thank you for sharing your sentiments with us regarding your experience. I am pleased to hear that you found our staff to be professional and respectful and that the service was carried out to your satisfaction.
Rating 5.0
Excellent service, very caring and respectful
Response from Brown Fenn & Parker Funeral Directors
Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review.
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