Memoria Funerals offers respectful and dignified funerals across Norwich and the surrounding areas, including attended funerals and direct cremations.
As trusted funeral directors in Norwich, our experienced team is here to support you every step of the way, helping you arrange a heartfelt farewell with cremations starting from just £1,195 and prepaid cremation plans from £1,595.
Whether you’re arranging a service at a local crematorium or exploring the options available for funerals, we’ll guide you with compassion, care and understanding every step of the way.
To speak with one of our dedicated team members, please call 0800 007 3620 or email info@memoriafunerals.co.uk
We’re here to support families across Norwich at one of the most challenging times in life, helping to arrange cremations with compassion, dignity and care.
Arranging a funeral can feel daunting, particularly if it’s something you’ve never had to do before. Our team is here to guide you through each step and help you understand what happens next.
When you choose Memoria Funerals, you’re choosing a provider that places kindness, affordability and genuine support at the heart of everything we do.
Our experienced team will guide you through every stage of the arrangements, ensuring the process is handled with sensitivity and explained clearly from start to finish.
Address:
Waveney Memorial Park and Crematorium
Warren’s Lane
Benacre Road
Ellough
Suffolk
NR34 7XE
Direct contact number:
01502 477200
The chapel offers a calm and dignified setting with seating for up to 100 guests, and larger gatherings can be accommodated by making use of the foyer space if required. Cremation, burial and memorial services can all be held here, giving families the freedom to shape a farewell that feels right for them.
Within the grounds, the Garden of Remembrance provides a serene space where ashes can be scattered and where loved ones can return to reflect and remember, and there is also space for those looking for burial services.
To help make each service personal, the chapel is equipped with a hearing loop, modern music systems with the option of live organ accompaniment, webcam streaming for those unable to attend in person, and screens for photo or visual tributes during the service.
Whether the farewell is faith-led or entirely non-religious, it remains a deeply personal occasion for family and friends, and Waveney Memorial Park and Crematorium is committed to honouring every farewell with dignity, compassion and thoughtful support.
Services take place in one-hour slots, giving time for guests to arrive, for the ceremony itself, and for the family to thank those attending at the end. Service times can be extended upon request, and services can also be arranged outside normal hours, including weekends, depending on availability.
A meaningful farewell matters, whether you are arranging a funeral for a loved one today or you are planning your own funeral in advance, we are here to help with both.
If someone has died, we’ll take care of all the arrangements as quickly as needed, supporting you to create a fitting send-off with or without a service while looking after your loved one with the utmost respect.
If you are considering planning ahead, our prepaid funeral plans enable you to organise and fund your funeral in advance. This means your preferences are clearly set out, the costs are secured, and your family is spared additional worry at an already difficult time.
From the moment you contact us to the day of the funeral and in the time that follows, we will be by your side with continued support.
In the difficult days after someone has died, managing practical arrangements can feel like too much. Our role is to guide and support you, handling every detail carefully and ensuring your loved one is treated with the utmost care and respect.
We believe every funeral should be as unique as the person it’s for. We will help you plan a farewell that feels appropriate, whether that is a modest family-led ceremony, a traditional attended service, or a no-fuss direct cremation with no attendees.
Arrange a funeral with a service on a day and time that suits your family. Your dedicated funeral planner will take care of every detail, ensuring the arrangements reflect your wishes, including music choices and any special requests.
We offer flexible options, whether you would prefer a smaller, more intimate cremation service for close family and friends or a larger gathering. Each funeral can be adapted to meet your preferences and budget. Additional features such as a hearse, limousine, or officiant are available should you wish to include them.
A direct cremation is ideal for those who don’t like funerals or who don’t want a fuss. Although there is no service, you can rest assured your funeral will be carried out to the highest standard by our funeral directors and staff. We treat those in our care with the utmost respect, and our chapel attendant bows a goodbye to every single coffin.
It may also suit families who want to say goodbye in their own way, at a time that feels right for them, or who are not able to gather for a funeral.
If you are looking to the future, a prepaid funeral plan allows you to pay for your funeral ahead of time, giving you peace of mind and certainty about your wishes.
We offer a range of prepaid funeral plans to suit different needs, preferences and budgets. Whether you would like a funeral service for family and friends to pay their respects, or a simple, unattended direct cremation, your wishes will be clearly recorded and followed when the time comes.
You can choose to pay for your funeral plan upfront in a single payment or spread the cost across monthly instalments, subject to eligibility.
There are two options to choose from. The Personal Plan suits those wanting a smaller, simple service for close friends and family, held at an off-peak time to keep costs as low as possible. The Celebration of Life Plan allows for a fuller occasion, with no limits on the number of attendees and no time restrictions. Both plans allow for personal touches, including the choice of hearse, limousines, music and floral tributes, and the service may be led by family members or by an officiant.
This plan covers everything needed for a simple direct cremation, with nothing further for your family to pay. While there is no service, you can be confident your funeral will be conducted with dignity, respect and the highest standard of care.
We’re proud to lead the way in greener funeral choices. We introduced the UK’s first electric cremator and built a plan to cut mercury emissions across all operations. We track our carbon footprint annually and aim for continued improvement.
We’re here to help you plan a farewell that’s thoughtful in every way, and that includes environmentally. Caring for the environment runs through all we do, as standard.
Grieving for someone close to you can be one of the hardest experiences in life, and you don’t have to face it alone.
At A Loss
Website: www.ataloss.org
Cruse Bereavement Support
Provides free, confidential help with grief, including one-to-one and group support sessions.
Call: 0333 2300189
If you’re worried about paying for a funeral, you may be eligible for the Government’s Funeral Expenses Payment, which can contribute up to £1,000 towards the cost of a loved one’s funeral, depending on your circumstances.
Where your loved one had money set aside in their bank account, many banks are also able to release funds directly to help meet funeral costs.
An attended funeral includes a service that family and friends can attend. A direct cremation takes place without a formal service or mourners present and may suit families who would prefer to hold a separate gathering.
To speak with one of our dedicated team members, please call 0800 007 3620 or email info@memoriafunerals.co.uk who will guide you through everything from paperwork to booking the crematorium and planning the service.
The overall cost depends on the type of service you choose and any extra touches you’d like to add, such as flowers or printed order of service booklets. At Waveney Memorial Park and Crematorium, prices start from £2,045 for an attended funeral or £1,195 for a direct cremation.
For those arranging a cremation now or planning their own memorial in advance, there is a wide choice of on-site memorial options at Waveney Memorial Park and Crematorium, including avenue trees, memorial bird baths, benches, memorial plaques and many more, all set within the peaceful memorial park so you can create a personal and lasting tribute. The weeks and months after a funeral can sometimes be the hardest, and our crematoria teams, especially the groundsmen who tend the gardens and care for the memorials, remain there to support you long after the service itself.
Yes, in many cases, services can be held outside standard hours, including weekends, to help accommodate family circumstances where possible.
Yes, the grounds and Garden of Remembrance are open daily, offering a calm and peaceful place to reflect and remember.
