Our Norwich Funeral Directors
317 Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2AB
Lines open 24 hours a day
About our Norwich funeral home
Welcome to Gordon Barber Funeral Directors on Aylsham Road in Norwich, the city’s first funeral home. Established in 1960’s, we will use the knowledge that we have built up over the years to help you arrange the funeral service you want for your loved one.
Gordon and his wife Elsie, gave up their family home to purchase Castles greengrocers, which they then converted into a Funeral Directors. Today, the third generation of the Barber family is still involved in helping families during their time of need, helping us to provide you with the highest standards of funeral care in the city. It was Gordon's wish to provide a service delivered with care, compassion and sensitivity to the people of Norwich and the surrounding areas. Which we continue to do today.
We understand that losing someone you love is never easy, which is why we are here to give you all of the support you need and help arrange a personal farewell for your loved one. We want the service to be exactly as you imagine, and we will work tirelessly to make sure everything is just right for you.
Our funeral home is between St Catherine’s Church and Mile Cross Methodist Church. Our location makes us easily accessible from Upper Hellesdon, New Sprowston, Catton and Hellesdon. We also have funeral directors in Hoveton, Eaton, Dereham, Thorpe St Andrew and Lowestoft.
If you need to speak to us, or if you require any support or guidance when arranging a funeral, call us at any time, day or night, we promise to be there 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
Meet our team
Our dedicated team are paramount to the quality of care and service we are proud to provide. Many of our colleagues have been with us at Gordon Barber for over 10 years, with several reaching 20 & 30 years of service. The values and contributions of our founding family remain at the heart of all that we do. Our high-performing team are hand-picked for their care and passion for helping people. They conduct every aspect of their roles with kindness, compassion and professionalism.
To arrange a funeral for your loved one, please call our funeral home on 01603 484308 today.
Funeral Services with distinction
We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UKs 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.
Our 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 Prices.
The Attended Funeral
The Attended Funeral provides a tailored and dignified goodbye for your loved one. Whether traditional or contemporary, you can pay your respects in the supportive company of family and friends.
- The Attended Funeral£2795
- (includes our Basic Coffin)-
- Plus estimated third party costs for cost of cremation and attendance of a celebrant or minister£1114
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£3909
The Unattended Funeral
The Unattended Funeral is a lower cost option that allows family and friends to remember your loved one in their own way, without the need for a traditional service or ceremony.
- The Unattended Funeral£1545
- (includes our Unattended Funeral Coffin)-
- (Includes cost of cremation)£0
- Total estimated cost excl. optional extras£1545
Memorials
Commemorate your loved one's life with a Memorial to keep their memory alive. Choose from a variety of options, from headstones, urns to memorial plaques, vases, benches, statues, jewellery, and more, allowing you to create something special that reflects their life, love, and cherished memories.
Where to find us
Contact
Speak to our team 24 hours a day on 01603 484308
Our Address
317 Aylsham Road, Norwich, NR3 2AB
Get DirectionsFuneral home opening times
- Monday0900 - 1700
- Tuesday0900 - 1700
- Wednesday0900 - 1700
- Thursday0900 - 1700
- Friday0900 - 1700
- SaturdayClosed
- SundayClosed
Directions and parking
We are across the junction from St Catherine’s Church, Mile Cross. There is ample parking in front of our funeral home and in the garage.
01603 484308Supporting you along the way
We understand that there is a lot to think about, so if you do need assistance with your loved one's funeral arrangements, our funeral experts will offer you all the support you need.
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.
Planning 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.
The 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.
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.
From 9 September 2024, there will no longer be a doctor's fee in England and Wales when arranging a funeral. This is because from this date, all deaths in England and Wales will be independently viewed, either by a relevant coroner or by a Medical Examiner and the cost will be met by the NHS.
A Medical Examiner is a specifically trained independent senior doctor who will scrutinise all deaths across a local area that do not fall under the coroner's jurisdiction. By providing a greater level of scrutiny over the cause of deaths; it is hoped that the introduction of Medical Examiners will make it less likely that unnatural causes of death will go unnoticed; that the number of deaths unnecessarily referred to the coroner will be reduced and that national data about causes of death will be captured with greater accuracy.
Medical Examiners, or Medical Examiner Officers, will also be available to meet with families, or their representatives, if they wish to discuss the cause of death.
Our reviews
Francesca de Lacey
16th Sep 2026
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.
Paul Moore
25th Aug 2026
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.
S. Nauman Shah
5th Aug 2026
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.
Tony Axelrad
27th Jul 2026
I have only praise for the dignified and sensitive way in which Christine greeted me on our first appointment at Gordon Barber's. I was able to see my wife Patricia resting in peace and say goodbye properly. I was then given time to collect myself before discussing funeral details. Christine kept me up to date with every step of that painful journey, and I am grateful to her and other members of staff for their sensitively understated support.
Paul Reynolds
10th Jul 2026
Had gordon barber do my dads funeral today they done a fantastic job as for mark wot a gent couldnt do enough for our family cant thank him enough very pleased from the reynolds family x
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