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Trusted Independent Funeral Directors in Uppingham
We are an independent, family-run funeral service established to provide compassionate and dignified support during challenging times. Our dedicated team ensures continuity of care, with the same individual guiding families from initial arrangements to final ceremonies, ensuring no detail is overlooked. We offer flexible arrangements, whether conducted in your home or our funeral home, without additional charges for personal services. As an independent business, we prioritise affordability and tailor funerals to individual needs without pressure to purchase unwanted services.Our 24-hour service is managed directly by our staff, fostering personal connections with families. Tom Johnson, our proprietor and Funeral Director, joined the firm in 2012, bringing expertise through his Certificate in Funeral Practices and membership in the National Society of Allied Independent Funeral Directors. We pride ourselves on independence, family values, and over two decades of experience, ensuring transparency and trust in every arrangement.
Services
Funeral Arrangements
Cremation Services
Memorial Design
Probate Advice
Repatriation
Legal Documentation
Obituary Notices
Catering Services
Floral Tributes
Funeral Plans
Highlights and features
- We provide 24/7 personal service managed directly by our staff, not agencies.
- Our family-run business prioritises affordability without compromising on quality.
- We tailor funerals to individual needs, avoiding pressure to purchase unnecessary services.
- Our team has over 20 years of combined experience in funeral care.
- We offer continuity of care with the same dedicated staff member throughout the process.
Associations and certifications
- British Institute of Funeral Directors
- The National Society of Allied Independent Funeral Directors
Services
Funeral Arrangements
We arrange burials and cremations tailored to individual wishes, liaising with religious or non-religious officiants and handling all legal documentation. Our team ensures seamless coordination of vehicles, floral tributes, and musical requirements, providing peace of mind during difficult times.
Memorial Design
We offer bespoke memorial design services, including stone selection, inscription layout, and cemetery regulation compliance. Our computer-generated layouts and brochures help families create personalised tributes, with administrative support for council or church approvals.
Probate Advice
Our team provides clear guidance on probate processes, ensuring legal compliance and efficient handling of the deceased's estate. We simplify complex procedures, offering support from documentation to final settlements, tailored to individual family needs.
Repatriation
We manage international repatriation of remains with sensitivity and expertise, coordinating logistics and documentation. Our service includes liaison with foreign authorities and transportation, ensuring dignified care and compliance with all legal requirements.
Funeral Plans
Through our partners, we offer pre-paid funeral plans to alleviate future burdens. These plans allow individuals to outline preferences in advance, ensuring wishes are respected while providing financial security and clarity for loved ones.
People
Tom Johnson
Proprietor and Funeral Director
Tom Johnson leads E M Dorman Funeral Directors with over a decade of experience since joining in 2012. He holds a Certificate in Funeral Practices and is a member of the National Society of Allied Independent Funeral Directors, ensuring professional excellence.
Questions
What services does E M Dorman Funeral Directors offer?
We arrange burials, cremations, memorials, probate, and repatriation, alongside pre-paid funeral plans and legal documentation support.
Are your services available outside regular hours?
Yes, our team provides 24/7 support, ensuring assistance at any time for urgent needs.
How do you tailor funerals to individual preferences?
We consult closely with families to reflect personal wishes, from venue choices to cultural or religious traditions.
Do you offer pre-paid funeral plans?
Yes, we provide pre-paid plans through our partners, allowing advance arrangements to ease future burdens.
Which areas do you serve?
We operate across Rutland, Leicester, Corby, Kettering, and surrounding regions, including Peterborough and Stamford.
Reviews (6)
Paul Alderman
Jan 19, 2021
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Had a service by Eddie today very personal and perfect did a amazing job from start to finish would not go with anyone else we did the live cam which was brilliant with the covid in mind all I can say is thank you Eddie my dad would have been proud of ur service like we all where and the cars where very clean and tidy just thanks for the others involved to great people
Geraldine Hetherington
Jun 09, 2020
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Tom at E M Dorman is the kindest human you could hope to have organising a much loved husband and father's funeral. Every detail was beautifully and meticulously organised. His manner and that of his staff was perfectly pitched to the sadness of the occasion. We chose Tom over the obvious competitors in Corby because from the very first meeting we believed he would oversee a beautiful funeral. We also chose Tom because there was no upselling of unnecessary add-ons: embalming, rings etc. I should also say that Dorman's is very competitively priced compared to competitors.
Debbie Chapman
Jan 05, 2020
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I wanted to share my experience with E.M Dorman funeral directors. Tom has been so kind in organising the burial of my dads ashes. He is just the kindest young gentleman that is so perfect in this sad situation. I would highly recomend this establisment to anybody. Thank you so much Tom you they are lucky to have you. Kind regards Debbie Chapman
Ronald Warden
Jul 30, 2019
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There can be no perfect day for a Funeral or Cremation, but Eddy & Tom made it as near perfect as possible. Polite, understanding of all our needs and years of experience helped our family say goodbye to Yvonne as she had wanted. Her choice of Casket, Flowers and the Celebrant chosen by this wonderful team, could not have been surpassed ,and Yes, not as expensive as one is led to believe. The care and help even after the Service was also excellent and caring. Thank you so much
Gavin Banks
Jun 18, 2019
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We would like to thank E.M Dorman for their highly professional service regarding my father's funeral. All arrangements were done superbly with great attention to detail. Special mention to Tom for his very professional manner. Everything was arranged in a highly efficient way and communications were first rate throughout the entire process. Totally recommended with no hesitation.
Nigel
Jul 12, 2018
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Eddy and his team are truly nice people. They helped bury my dad in February 2017 and when I called and spoke to Eddy in December 2017 he sounded genuinely sad that my mum had also died. I have to think that it cannot be easy to maintain such a caring attitude after all the years that Eddy told us he has been in the business but Eddy and his team do manage it. He was also open and honest, he told us that his firm STILL get used (contacted out) by those expensive (in my opinion rip off) prepaid funeral plans but it paying 2/3 of the fee to Eddy and his team.
Hence it's worth saving the money and
Hence it's worth saving the money and
