
Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
An attended funeral is a full funeral service with family and friends there. Our funeral directors in Thorpe St. Andrew will help you arrange it, and be with you at every stage.

Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
We are located just off the Plumstead Road roundabout.
This is what an attended funeral costs at our Thorpe St. Andrew funeral director, including the fees we estimate you will pay to other organisations.

Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

Keep them close with an urn, scatter tube, garden memorial or piece of memorial jewellery.

Create a lasting place of remembrance. Somewhere to return to, reflect and remember.
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 94 reviews.
Mark and the team at Gordon Barber were outstanding from start to finish.
They went above and beyond to guide us through this sad and difficult time with kindness, professionalism, and genuine care. They made the entire process as smooth and peaceful as possible for our family, and we will always be grateful for their support.
Maria Smith, 7 October 2026
Kay was brilliant in helping us through the entire process of arranging my dad's funeral and offered some great support and thoughtful advice along the way.
Ryan Turner, 6 October 2026
Mark and his team provided an exemplary service which ensured everything ran smoothly and without a hitch. The attention to detail was second to none at every stage of this emotional time. The funeral was everything that we envisaged. I highly recommend them.
Jonathan Flowers, 8 September 2026

Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.

If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.

There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.