John Brown was a funeral director in Norwich for many years before starting on his own in 1970. First of all he was on Constitution Hill in Sprowston. Then in 1972 he acquired the site of the Old Catton Methodist Church on North Walsham Road Sprowston were we still are today, some 40 years later. The Methodist chapel had to be sadly brought to ground and the new funeral home was born.
John worked hard with his family and built the business until he was pleased to have David Bridge join him in 1996. David had been in the funeral profession since the age of 16 and with now over 40 years experience he now runs the funeral home. We are very proud to still be fully independent family funeral directors with our own modern Volvo fleet of cars.
John worked hard with his family and built the business until he was pleased to have David Bridge join him in 1996. David had been in the funeral profession since the age of 16 and with now over 40 years experience he now runs the funeral home. We are very proud to still be fully independent family funeral directors with our own modern Volvo fleet of cars.
Services
Dealing with funeral arrangements is thankfully something people have to contend with on only a few occasions in their lifetimes. We'll be with you every step of the way. If there is a will or pre-arranged funeral plan, where the burial will take place or if there is to be a cremation, and whether the services will be religious or otherwise.
The safe, simple way to secure peace of mind for you and your family, with your local independent funeral director. Our plans provide an easy way to organise your arrangements in advance, specify your wishes and take care of the costs. It's a chance to avoid the rising costs of funerals and gain peace of mind, for you and the ones you care about.
A floral tribute is the perfect way to say goodbye to someone who has sadly passed. We can help you to arrange the perfect tribute in recognition of that special person's life. We can supply many different kinds of floral tributes, including coffin sprays, hearts & cushions, posies, sprays & sheaves, wreaths, and special, personalised tributes.
In 2021 the Competition and Markets Authority ruled that all funeral directors must make standardised price lists available to all the public to ensure total transparency when it comes to pricing. Funeral fees can be broken down into two figures; one covers the costs of a funeral director (our fees) and the other is comprised of third party fees.
Reviews (7)
Lilian Adcock
Nov 27, 2021
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Vanessa Loughlin
Jul 18, 2021
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Susan McDermott
Jun 13, 2020
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Can not praise highly enough, for the direction, kindness respect and care shown to us at such a difficult time. You looked after our Mother when we no longer could and took her on life's final journey. We thank all the team at John Brown. Special thanks must go to Trish who did all this for us whilst dealing with her own personal grief. So commendable. Thank you.
Heidi Dew
May 22, 2019
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Evelyn Georgia
May 19, 2019
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David Parker
May 15, 2019
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Exceptional, empathetic and caring are the first words I would use to describe our experience with Bronya and her team at John Brown's Funeral Services.
From our first meeting, Bronya listened carefully and respectfully to our requests, and immediately gave our family the confidence my father-in-law, Alan Clarke would receive the celebration service exactly as he had wanted.
Ensuring no stone was left unturned, Bronya flawlessly coordinated all details of the service, making a lovely suggestion that both Alan's granddaughters could follow him into the crematorium, carrying the flowers they had
From our first meeting, Bronya listened carefully and respectfully to our requests, and immediately gave our family the confidence my father-in-law, Alan Clarke would receive the celebration service exactly as he had wanted.
Ensuring no stone was left unturned, Bronya flawlessly coordinated all details of the service, making a lovely suggestion that both Alan's granddaughters could follow him into the crematorium, carrying the flowers they had
Pat Stockwin
Jul 13, 2018
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Our family would like to highly recommend John Brown Funeral Services for their amazing care, compassion and empathy shown to us following the loss of our much loved mother.
We were guided through all stages in planning the funeral, and it resulted in a day of happy memories,which was a great comfort to us all.
Recently David of John Brown Funeral Services arranged the joint internment of our parents ashes, again a difficult day was handled with great sensitivity and professionalism.We cannot thank David enough.
We were guided through all stages in planning the funeral, and it resulted in a day of happy memories,which was a great comfort to us all.
Recently David of John Brown Funeral Services arranged the joint internment of our parents ashes, again a difficult day was handled with great sensitivity and professionalism.We cannot thank David enough.
