R B Copping Independent Funeral Services

R B Copping Independent Funeral Services We are a family owned funeral service, proudly serving the communities of Poringland, Chedgrave and surrounding villages in South Norfolk since 1935.

Last month we said our goodbyes at Colney Wood in a truly meaningful and heartfelt service led by Pam Wilks - Norfolk Ci...
07/04/2026

Last month we said our goodbyes at Colney Wood in a truly meaningful and heartfelt service led by Pam Wilks - Norfolk Civil Celebrant.

It was a beautiful tribute, and a privilege to come together to celebrate a life so well lived. Wearing our pink ties was a small but special way to honour and remember with warmth, love, and a touch of personality—just as it should be.

Rest peacefully 💗

05/04/2026
As an independent funeral service based in a rural community, we are privileged to support many families with the interm...
02/04/2026

As an independent funeral service based in a rural community, we are privileged to support many families with the interment of ashes in local churchyards.

We understand how important it is to create a lasting and meaningful place of remembrance. Alongside arranging the interment itself, we can also assist in providing a memorial tablet through our trusted stonemasons, helping you honour your loved one with care and dignity.

Pictured is a recent interment, shared with the kind consent of the family. The flowers were supplied by Elizabeths the Florist's.

If you would like guidance or support, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — we are here to help every step of the way.

A couple of recent services that were truly special in their own ways 💜At Waveney Memorial Park & Crematorium, we saw a ...
30/03/2026

A couple of recent services that were truly special in their own ways 💜

At Waveney Memorial Park & Crematorium, we saw a beautiful and unusual floral tribute in shades of purple — a striking and heartfelt way to honour a loved one, thank you to Elizabeths the Florist's for creating the tribute.

We also had the privilege of supporting a traditional church funeral at St Mary’s, Saxlingham Nethergate, celebrating the long life of a devoted church member and former choir singer. It was especially touching to see the current church choir taking part in the service — a wonderful tribute filled with music, memories, and community.

Every farewell is unique, and it’s always an honour to help families create something meaningful.

26/03/2026

Along with R B Copping Independent Funeral Services , we said goodbye to a funny, loving and very popular lady at St Faiths Crematorium last week.
I was privileged to support her wonderful family to celebrate her life, who wrote to me saying.....
'Thank you 🙏 for delivering our words in such a nice way , everybody who came over & spoke to us after the service said how nice it was & praised you for the way you delivered it , it really summed mum up to a T and said what a lovely fit you were . Mum would have loved that.
Thank you so much & I know my dad was fond of you too 😁as he wouldn’t let go of your hand! I’ve told him 'That’s ok I’ll book Cathy for yours' 😳 sorry that’s my mum’s sense of humour coming out in me 🤭. Thank you so much X'

At our independent, family-run funeral directors, we understand the importance of providing care that is both personal a...
21/03/2026

At our independent, family-run funeral directors, we understand the importance of providing care that is both personal and compassionate. Serving our community is more than our profession—it’s our commitment, built on trust, respect, and generations of experience.

When families come to us during one of life’s most difficult times, we are here to guide and support them every step of the way. We take pride in offering a truly personal service, taking the time to listen, understand, and help create meaningful farewells that reflect each individual life.🤍

Being family-run means we care deeply about every family we support. We are not just arranging services—we are here to provide comfort, reassurance, and dignity when it matters most.🕊

It is a privilege to serve our community, and we remain dedicated to offering the highest standard of care with compassion at the heart of everything we do.🙏

Mothering Sunday can be a bittersweet day for many. Today we remember the mums, step-mums and mother figures who are no ...
15/03/2026

Mothering Sunday can be a bittersweet day for many. Today we remember the mums, step-mums and mother figures who are no longer with us but will always live on in our hearts. 💐

Your love, guidance, and memories stay with us every day. You may be gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.

Thinking of everyone who is missing their mum today. ❤️


🕊Earlier this week we were honoured to support a funeral service at St Peter’s Church, Swainsthorpe that was a little di...
13/03/2026

🕊Earlier this week we were honoured to support a funeral service at St Peter’s Church, Swainsthorpe that was a little different, but incredibly personal and meaningful.

The church had been thoughtfully arranged in a café-style setting, creating a warm and welcoming space for family and friends to gather, share memories and celebrate a life well lived. The coffin itself was uniquely designed and beautifully decorated by the family, a touching tribute that reflected the individuality and love surrounding the occasion🕊🤍

A heartfelt thank you to ETS Sales & Hire Ltd for kindly providing the TV screen used to display the family’s slideshow of treasured memories, which added such a special and personal touch to the service.

We would also like to thank Tina at Flour Pot Catering for the refreshments and the beautiful decorations throughout the church, which helped create such a comforting and welcoming atmosphere for everyone attending.

It was a privilege to be part of such a thoughtful farewell. 🕯🤍

All photos have been shared with the families permission.

Thank you to Flour Pot Catering for the amazing refreshments provided today, exceptional as always ❤️❤️
10/03/2026

Thank you to Flour Pot Catering for the amazing refreshments provided today, exceptional as always ❤️❤️

Happy International Women’s Day 2026! 💜Today we celebrate the incredible women who make a difference every day. We’d esp...
08/03/2026

Happy International Women’s Day 2026! 💜

Today we celebrate the incredible women who make a difference every day.
We’d especially like to recognise the two amazing ladies who work with us — Emma and Joanne. Your hard work, dedication, and positivity are truly appreciated, and we’re very grateful to have you as part of our team.

Thank you for everything you do. Here’s to supporting, uplifting, and celebrating women today and every day. 🌸

A big thank you to the team at Yelverton Garage Ltd for recently servicing and MOT’ing our vehicles. 🚗Keeping our funera...
06/03/2026

A big thank you to the team at Yelverton Garage Ltd for recently servicing and MOT’ing our vehicles. 🚗

Keeping our funeral fleet safe, reliable and ready to serve the families in our community is incredibly important to us, so we really appreciate the care and attention the team always gives our vehicles.

Great service as always – thank you for helping keep us on the road.

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A Caring, Professional Independent Funeral Service.

Emma Stork and Joanne Frost look after local families from the Poringland Head Office and Linda Tonks takes care of those familes living close to our recently opened Chegrave facility.