Gowards Independent Funeral Services

04/09/2026

Yesterday we said a heartfelt farewell to a much loved wife,mum, nan and great nan and friend to many. We gathered this time at Mintlyn Crematorium in the autumn sunshine. Beautiful floral tributes showed the love that accompanied her on her final journey.

03/09/2026

Yesterday we were at St. Faiths Crematorium to bid a heartfelt farewell to a much loved Mum, Nan and Great Nan and friend to many. Beautiful coffin spray from all the family.

20/08/2026

Funeral Notice:

Connie Rollins on 5th August 2026 peacefully and surrounded by her loving family. She will be greatly missed. Funeral Service at St. Faiths Crematorium on Wednesday 2nd September at 1pm.

Immediate family flowers only but donations for Priscilla Bacon Lodge may be given at the service or sent via ourselves.

Dedicated to the memory of Constance Rollins

10/08/2026

When families across North Norfolk seek a straightforward, dignified farewell, exploring direct cremation services provides a sense of quiet reassurance.

As an independent funeral director in Fakenham, our family-run funeral home offers direct unattended cremation packages starting from £1,700.00 including disbursements. This transparent, compassionate package covers bringing your loved one into our private Chapel of Rest facilities, a simple coffin with a name plate, and dedicated care from our professional team until ashes are safely returned to the next of kin.

If you are looking for local bereavement resources or wish to discuss direct cremation options in a calm, supportive setting, our doors on Bridge Street are always open to help you guide the process.

07/08/2026

Proud to say that we are full members of the National Association of Funeral Directors. The oldest professional association for Funeral Directors. It was established in 1905 as the British Undertaker's Association and changed the name in 1935 to the NAFD. Yet another level to our professional services for our bereaved families.

05/08/2026

And finally Hoisin finished the task, I must say he didn't do a bad job. Ducks hey! 🦆🦆🦆

05/08/2026

The mischief knows no limits 🤔 a hammock made from a shoecover....really?!!

05/08/2026

After a couple of phonecalls, came back to find this 🙈 i thought ducks could fly! Seemingly this one likes parachutes made out of a facemask😵‍💫

05/08/2026

Well today Hoisin was helping Paul stock up the Private Ambulance after a very busy few days...It all started so well 😉

31/07/2026

Recent news from Hull has understandably raised concerns about the care and standards families should expect from a funeral director. We ourselves are shocked and saddened that this has happened to these families.

At Gowards Independent Funeral Services, we are proud to be a National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF) member and part of a community of independent funeral directors committed to professional and compassionate care.

We are regularly inspected and voluntarily regulated under the UK Funeral Director Code. Families also have access to an independent complaints process through SAIF, delivered by an externally audited and Chartered Trading Standards Institute-certified body.

We hope these safeguards offer added reassurance that families and their loved ones will be treated with care, dignity and respect.