Coffins and urns
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Rated 5/5
Gordon Barber Funeral Directors
317 Aylsham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 2AB
About our Norwich branch
We've been caring for the people of Norwich since the 1960s. At Gordon Barber Funeral Directors we know that every detail matters. Today, the third generation of the Barber family helps families during their time of need.
From handling the paperwork to advising on the little touches that make the day feel right, we’re here to support you.
With clear pricing and options to fit your needs and budget, we will guide you through every decision with care and compassion, at a pace that feels right for you.
If you are weighing up the options, we can explain the difference between an attended funeral in Norwich and an unattended funeral in Norwich. There are more of our funeral directors in Norfolk nearby.
Proud to be part of the Dignity group
Experts in care
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Supporting communities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Local teams
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
Visiting us
We are across the junction from St Catherine’s Church, Mile Cross.
- 317 Aylsham Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR3 2AB
Call 24 hours a day:
01603 484308
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
Our services
These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.
Total price: £3,909
Attended funeral
A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
- Our support and services
- £2,795
- A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- A traditional hearse
- Care in our first class facilities
- Estimated third-party costs
- £1,114
- Crematoria fees
- A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
- Total estimated cost
- £3,909
Total price: £1,645
Unattended funeral
A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
- Our support and services
- £1,645
- A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
- Care in our first class facilities
- A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
- Total estimated cost
- £1,645
The final price depends on what you choose
Your local funeral director will be happy to talk through the options and help you understand costs. You can also view our Standardised price list, Additional options price list and Crematoria prices
Add a personal touch
Floral tributes
Whether you prefer a simple bouquet, wreath, spray or coffin display we are here to help you with your decision
Service stationary
From a printed order of service to bookmarks and memorial cards, we can help you create stationery that reflects the occasion.
Our facilities
At our branch we can offer the following facilities
- Included:
Wash and dress
Access to facilities for ritual washing and dressing, allowing families to care for the person who has died in line with their faith and traditions, with support from our experienced team.
- Included:
Multi-faith chapel of rest
Our Chapel of Rest provides a peaceful space where you can spend time with the person who has died and say goodbye in your own way, with compassionate support from our team if needed.
- Included:
A choice of transport
We offer a choice of traditional and bespoke funeral transport, allowing families to personalise the funeral and celebrate their loved one in a way that feels right for them.
- Included:
A truly local service
As part of the local community, we have trusted connections with local florists, celebrants, venues and places of worship. This local knowledge helps us make arrangements smoothly, while creating a funeral that reflects the life of the person who has died.
Reviews for Gordon Barber Funeral Directors
Rated 4.95 / 5 based on 155 reviews.
Rated 5/5
My father died after a few weeks of illness and I was quite unprepared to discuss funerals which he'd left me to plan when he died quite quickly in a nursing home. Due to the circumstances I had to choose a funeral home to collect him quite quickly, and after a Google search we chose Gordon Barber and dealt with Mark. Mark gave exceptional service from the first call and collection of dad, through to the collection of his ashes and at all points in between. All options were discussed and questions answered without me ever feeling rushed. Paperwork and final collection (we chose unattended cremation and collected ashes from the funeral home) were done with kindness and dignity and made the whole situation as best as possible under difficult circumstances. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Mark and team to anyone having to plan a funeral.
Francesca de Lacey, 16 September 2026
Rated 5/5
The support, help and friendliness was first class in what was obviously a difficult time for my family. We were guided through the process with great care. Individual acts of kindness from the staff meant an awful lot.
Paul Moore, 25 August 2026
Rated 5/5
Provided a deeply professional and dignified service. After the recent passing of a dear family member, we were keen to get all the necessary procedure and paperwork done for the funeral. The staff at Gordon Barber kindly took care of many things, explaining clearly step by step. They worked very well with our local community members so we could fulfill our religious obligations in a respectful manner. I'm very grateful and would recommend others to consider their services too.
S. Nauman Shah, 5 August 2026
Keeping everybody informed
When you arrange a funeral with us, we can set up a free online funeral notice – a personalised webpage that lets you share funeral details.
FAQs
We're here to answer all your questions. If anything isn't clear, please ask us.
Read our guides
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
How to register a death
How to register a death in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: the deadline, where to go, who can do it, what to take and the certificate you receive.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
How to choose a funeral home
Choosing between funeral homes in three steps – settling the arrangements, listening to recommendations, and agreeing a budget as a family.
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