Lewis Cook Independent Funeral Home

06/03/2026

Look who came by the funeral home today to check that his daddy was working hard.

Nearly seven weeks old, Rowan feels ready to have his tailcoat measured and his top hat fitted!!

04/03/2026

Registering the death of a loved one.

When a loved one passes away, if this is of natural causes and the coroner is not involved then the medical examiners office will contact your family by telephone around 7-10 days following a death.

Once any queries have been satisfied and the cause of death has been agreed, the Medical Examiner then emails the paperwork directly to the registrar to then enable registration to take place at a local office of your choice.

If your family are unable to register due to distance, mobility issues or if you would just prefer for this to be taken care of, our family can register the death on behalf of your family as a personal representative.

We can obtain the death certificates for your family taking all of the added stress away. Death certificates cost £12.50 per copy.

As long as the death is registered at least 5 days prior to the funeral date, this is adequate time to allow the funeral to be held.

Doctors fees are no longer applicable for cremations which has helped families financially and registering within 5 days of the date of death is no longer required.

Whatever the request of your family is, I will ensure that our family accommodate your wishes professionally, sensitively and in a timely manner, with all the warmth and care you'd expect from a family run business.

All of this guidance and more can be viewed on our website page ‘Initial Steps’

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23/02/2026

Recently as a previous post has mentioned, I contacted the NAFD to apply to be a member and following this had a visit from the National Association of Funeral Directors where a conclusive inspection of our processes, premises, procedures and care of the deceased were carried out.

After being accepted verbally and via email, we have just received our certificate through the post enrolling us into membership which we are very proud of.

This acceptance acknowledges that Lewis Cook Independent Funeral Home upholds the highest standards of care and integrity to be enabled to be a NAFD inspected member.

20/02/2026

Distance is never an issue…

Recently we were entrusted with the funeral arrangements of a family member who resided in Norfolk but his family lived in Bexhill On-Sea.

We conducted the funeral locally and then the family wished for their loved ones ashes and memorial stone (which we arranged through our local stonemason) to be taken back where the family lived to enable a service at the committal.

We comfortably accommodated this covering the 400 mile round trip in a day for the family.

The message from our family is simple, no matter the distance whether it’s a funeral or something a little different, we are only ever a call away and our personal care will be provided with warmth.

Near or far, we are here for your family.

06/02/2026

🟡🟢On the ball city,
never mind the danger,
Steady on, now’s your chance
Hurrah we’ve scored a goal..🟢🟡

This is what a direct cremation can look like provided by our family.

Despite having a simple unattended service, when I spoke with the community at Stratton Hall Park, they were immensely pleased that their dear friend of 15 years could be brought home to the place she loved surrounded by the friends who meant so much to her.

I opened the hearse door and played OTBC via our P.A system before giving some words of farewell.

This meant the world to the many who gathered and a round of applause was given as they gave a guard of honour upon leaving.

These touches make all the difference. We will always find ways of making every single farewell unique

(Pictures posted with permission granted)

04/02/2026

Our personal service knows no measures at Lewis Cook Funeral Home.

From the initial phone call to our family, to collection of your loved one, a familiar voice is here for your family every step of the way, night and day.

From arranging the funeral with your family, Lewis prepares your loved ones coffin (as can be seen pictured) ready for chapel visits and the funeral.

Every staple, tack and pin is looked after by our family before Lewis places loved ones into their coffin respectfully.

A family business through and through which makes all the difference at such a trying time.

29/01/2026

Last week our son Rowan was born weighing 8lb 1oz.

As a family we are thankful beyond measure for the amount of messages received, the cards that have been sent and the gifts that the families we have served have brought in for us.

Your kindness is so very much appreciated and both Sarah and myself wish to thank you all.

Sarah is doing really well and was amazing throughout the whole process. Eva and Fletcher are so proud to have a little brother. Rowan says thank you to everyone for the knitted blankets and cuddly toys!

We are overjoyed, a family business in every sense and appreciate everyone’s kindness and love.

24/12/2025

Our family wish all of those we have cared for and are currently caring for a very peaceful Christmas.

A time for family, a time for celebration of course but we are very aware that this is also a time for reflection. We know as a family how difficult this time of year is for those who have lost loved ones, especially those facing the first Christmas without them here.

Sarah, myself and our family have you all in our thoughts. Peace and love to each one of you.

Christmas in heaven,
what do they do?
They come down to earth
to spend it with you
So save them a seat
Just one empty chair
You may not see them
but they will always be there...

19/12/2025

Today within our funeral home chapel we said our fond farewells to a dearly loved and deeply missed lady of 95 years.

Our Direct Cremation Plus service is an intimate and personal service officiated by our family. Smaller families who do not wish to sit in a large venue can find this setting much more cosy. We can play and provide recorded music and read words of tribute within an inclusive package.

It’s not very often I get invited by the family to drink a couple of sherrys at 11 o’clock in the morning but I was never going to pass up the opportunity as we toasted nearly a century of life.

May you rest in eternal peace Hazel, in fulfilment and in love

🌸🌷

18/12/2025

Support doesn't stop with the families that we look after. Our family at Lewis Cook extend our steadfast care & support to our local communities too, helping wherever we can in whatever way we can.

Giving back and offering our help where it's needed is part of our fabric as a family business and something we will always be able to help and offer our support with.

We thank Reverend Julian Bryant and his dedicated team at St. Francis for being so kind.

We want to thank Lewis Cook who has offered to provide a lot of the refreshments on a regular basis for our community activities including our Toddler Group and other get togethers. It means a lot when local businesses help out like this. Thanks Lewis - what a lovely gift to receive.

16/12/2025

Lewis Cook Funeral Home cover the whole of Norfolk with our compassionate and personal care. Near or far, a phone call to our family will be picked up by Lewis 24hrs a day, 365 days a year.

We proudly provide and include;

💐 One to one care throughout
💐 Fully inclusive costs
💐 Hearse used on every service
💐 Home visits
💐 Traditional funerals
💐 Attended Direct Cremation
💐 Unattended Direct Cremation
💐 Direct Burials
💐 Our family can register the death
💐 Lewis officiates the service at no cost
💐 A service delivered with care & finesse
💐 NAFD Inspected Members

‘A family to family service’

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30/11/2025

Last night our family gave thanks and honoured all the lives of loved ones we have cared for over the past 18 months.

An emotional occasion for all involved as our children carried in the candles of loved ones into the chapel to ‘Now We Are Free’ by Hans Zimmer and we read loved ones names out.

As a family we know the importance of not just looking after those we care for through the funeral arrangements, but our aftercare is so important. We have each and every family in our minds and thoughts this festive season.

Huge thanks to GreenAcres Living Memorial Parks for hosting our 1st service, to Sarah and Kate for being so welcoming. To Reverend Patrick Jordan for leading us in prayer and sincere thanks to Fiona Hutchins for playing so wonderfully for us throughout. The Lark Ascending was special.

Our biggest thanks go to the families who picked up the phone to our family and entrusted your loved ones into the great care of our family.

Peace and love be with you all.