Dignified funeral from £1,995 + third party costs
Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors in Smethwick
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About Us
We are Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors in Bearwood. Located near Bearwood High Street, we are easily accessible to our local families in Warley, Londonderry, Smethwick, Rotton Park, Harborne and other surrounding areas.
Losing a loved one is never easy. We want to make sure you have the option and flexibility to say farewell to your loved one, just the way you would want to.
Having helped local families in their time of need for more than 90 years now, we are proud to say that we can fulfil all your requests, no matter how big or small, with dignity and care.
Whether you would prefer a humanist funeral, a religious funeral like those preferred by our Christian, Muslim, Sikh and Hindu families or even a contemporary funeral like a woodland burial, the choice is yours.
We are here for you, so that you can focus on what is important to you. Trust us to take care of all the arrangements, while you take care of yourself and your family.
Our seven chapel of rests are available to you should you wish to spend time with your loved one before the day of the funeral, which is accessible even outside of normal work hours, on request.
We are always available to call, day or night. So do not hesitate to get in touch, whether it is for advice, help or just someone to talk to.
Our Simple funeral is available for £1,995 + third party costs, without compromising on the quality of the service that is delivered. Or our Full Service funeral can be tailored just how you wish, whether that be a traditional ceremony or a colourful celebration of life.
Call us today on 0121 429 5231 to talk through your personal requirements.
What We Offer
- Advice and guidance at every step, including registering the death
- Arrangements that are tailored to meet your family's needs
- Local expertise and knowledge
- Cremation or burial at any local crematorium or burial site
- Funeral services of all faiths and cultures
- Viewing of the deceased in the chapel of rest
- Hearses, funeral vehicles and bespoke transport options
- Memorials and tributes
- Prepaid funeral plans
Our Services
At Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors, we understand how special life is with those that you love. For us, every funeral is unique and personal. We have a service to fulfil every wish, with every detail carried out with the same uncompromising quality of care.
From a traditional service, to a colourful woodland burial, your options are limitless with our Full Service Funeral. If you have a little more flexibility when it comes to arrangements, then we can provide a Simple Funeral for a lower cost.
Simple Funeral
A complete funeral service for a lower cost, delivered with complete compassion and care.
This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.
This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.
Our costs from
£1,995
Simple Funeral, from £1,995
A complete funeral service for a lower cost, delivered with complete compassion and care.
This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.
This kind of service is suitable if you have the flexibility to choose from a limited choice of dates and times for the service and you do not want to have a lot of additional services added to the funeral. You can rest assured that we will never compromise on the care we provide when looking after your loved one.
- Our funeral professionals will care for your loved one in our premium facilities
- A professional Arranger will provide support, guidance and co-ordinate everything for you
- The service will be at a mutually agreed time and date dependent upon availability, usually on Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday
- We will provide a Funeral Director, chauffeur-driven hearse and pallbearers for the service
- Some additional services such as arranging floral tributes or obituaries are not available
To find out more, you can call us on
0121 429 52310121 429 5231
Full Service Funeral
Our Full Service Funeral allows you to create a totally personal commemoration to celebrate the life of the person who has died. Our service is delivered with expertise and uncompromising compassion. We will care for the deceased with the utmost care and respect in our own professional premises and will take on the responsibility for ensuring every detail is taken care of to the highest standards. You can rely on us to make a difficult time a little easier.
Our costs from
£3,545
Full Service Funeral, from £3,545
Our Full Service Funeral allows you to create a totally personal commemoration to celebrate the life of the person who has died. Our service is delivered with expertise and uncompromising compassion. We will care for the deceased with the utmost care and respect in our own professional premises and will take on the responsibility for ensuring every detail is taken care of to the highest standards. You can rely on us to make a difficult time a little easier.
- Our funeral professionals will care for your loved one in our premium facilities
- A professional Arranger will provide support, guidance and co-ordinate everything for you
- Have flexibility and choice over the time, day and location of the funeral service
- We will provide a Funeral Director, chauffeur-driven hearse and pallbearers for the service
- We can add services and tailor the funeral to suit your own specific requirements
To find out more, you can call us on
0121 429 52310121 429 5231
Why choose us?
Funeral services with distinction
Providing the highest standards of care
Expert professionals available 24 hours a day
High quality facilities
Where to find us
Address
95/99 Three Shires Oak Road Bearwood, Smethwick Warley B67 5BT GBParking and Directions
There is parking available at the rear of our funeral home and on surrounding streets.
We are located next to Our Lady of Good Counsel & St Gregory The Great Roman Catholic Church.
OPENING HOURS
Our staff are available 24 hours a day on 0121 429 5231 if you require our services outside of these hours.
VISITING HOURS
| Day of the Week | Hours |
|---|---|
| Mon | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tue | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Supporting you along the way
What to do when someone dies
It’s perfectly normal to be unsure of what you need to do following the death of a loved one. These step-by-step guides will carefully explain everything you need to when someone dies, helping you through each stage of the process.
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Planning a funeral
Our guides on planning a funeral will ensure your loved one's send off is a personal and unique celebration of their life. We will explain how our Funeral Directors will help you plan a funeral service and support you at every stage.
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The day of the funeral
This guide will explain what happens at a funeral; including the funeral procession, funeral service, committal service and the wake. We will be here to help you through every step of the journey.
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After the funeral
Once the funeral has taken place, there are still a number of things you may need to take care of. From choosing the perfect memorial to dealing with legal matters, we'll offer all the support you need after the funeral.
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Rating 5.0
based on 15 Reviews- Rating 5.018 July 2019We were very pleased with the service we received from Roberts and Brain. From start to finish they all acted in a kind and professional manner. Zoe was kind, patient and very helpful. We could not have asked for more.
Response on behalf of Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors19 July 2019Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us on your online review. I am pleased to hear that our team were so kind and caring to your family and that we were respectful of your needs at such a difficult time. - Rating 5.08 July 2019Right from our first meeting Roberts & Brain were very informative and helpful nothing was any trouble to helps. All the staff were very pleasant, helpful and professional. I can no-fault them in any way whatsoever. Well done I would not to recommend them.
John & Margaret MarchantResponse on behalf of Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors8 July 2019We appreciate you leaving a review online for your experience with Roberts & Brain. I am pleased to hear that the service was carried out to your satisfaction and the team looked after you and your family well. - Rating 5.027 June 2019My mothers funeral was a very dignified affair done with professionalism and courtesy. The team had no problem with those little changes that needed changing and generally made a very difficult time that much easier. I gave 5 stars above because that was the service that they provided my family, myself and most of all my late mother Audrey. Thank you to the team from Marina W-R, Christopher H & Samantha H.Response on behalf of Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors28 June 2019Thank you for the kind comments posted on your online review. We are glad that we were respectful of your needs at such a difficult time and that we looked after you and your family well.
- Rating 5.010 June 2019Excellent advice and service that was always sensitive to our bereaved family's requests.
The service was seamless and the day of the Funeral was conducted in a very thoughtful, dignified and respectful manner.
We were delighted.Response on behalf of Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors11 June 2019Thank you for taking the time to complete the online review. We are glad that we were respectful of your needs at such a difficult time and that we were able to provide you with the support and guidance needed. - Rating 5.023 April 2019Very good service always very respectful with all matters of my dads funeral would definitely recommendResponse on behalf of Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors24 April 2019Thank you for posting your review online. I am pleased that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
- Rating 5.026 March 2019Zoe was really accommodating, helpful and thorough. Thank you. The legal team were also helpful and clear with their adviceResponse on behalf of Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors26 March 2019Thank you for posting your review online. I am glad we were able to provide you with the support and guidance needed and that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
- Rating 5.018 March 2019Gave a very good send off to dad everything we asked for and more thank you all very muchResponse on behalf of Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors19 March 2019Thank you for posting your review online. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
- Rating 5.025 February 2019excellent service in every way,very helpful at a very stressful time.Response on behalf of Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors25 February 2019Thank you for your online review. I am pleased that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction and that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
- Rating 5.022 February 2019Robert and brains were fantasic! Very careing and zoe went beyond her means at this very difficult time which meant alot to us as a family gary was also fantasicResponse on behalf of Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors22 February 2019Thank you for taking the time to send your online review to us. I am pleased we were able to help make things easier for you and the family at such a difficult time and that you were so well looked after.
- Rating 5.021 February 2019At a very sad time for myself Roberts & brain gave a very professional caring and efficient service. All the staff especially Zoe have been fantastic.Response on behalf of Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors21 February 2019Thank you for your online review. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team.
- Rating 5.015 February 2019Gary,Zoe and Steve, from Roberts and Brain, Bearwood, West Midlands, provided a fantastic and friendly service following the death of our father. I can’t recommend them enough, they were compassionate and answered all our queries.Response on behalf of Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors18 February 2019Thank you for taking the time to send your online review to us. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that we were able to provide you with the support and guidance needed.
- Rating 5.020 January 2019Excellent service. Thank you for taking the responsibility off us at a difficult time.Response on behalf of Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors21 January 2019Thank you for taking the time to send your online review to us. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that we were able to help make things easier for you at such a difficult time.
- Rating 5.027 November 2018The staff and Emma were amazing .. understanding caring and made it all so easy for us all on this hard time.Response on behalf of Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors27 November 2018Thank you for taking the time to send your online review to us. I am pleased that we provided the highest level of care and guidance to you and your family and that all of the arrangements were carried out to your satisfaction.
- Rating 5.08 October 2018We have used these funeral directors twice now and have been really impressed with the service from start to finish. Nothing was too much trouble and even special requests were dealt with courteously and efficiently. An excellent service all round.Response on behalf of Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors9 October 2018Thank you for taking the time to complete the online review. I am pleased that you were so well looked after by our team and that all of your wishes and requirements were carried out as you had requested.
- Rating 5.027 September 2018Arranging a funeral is daunting but from the moment we approached Roberts and Brain they made it so much easier for us. Emma was so respectful and reassured us as to what they were able to help which was almost everything to do with the funeral. They delivered on everything they said they would and in the timescales agreed, kept in touch as to progress and on the day of the funeral ensured everyone was treated with dignity and respect. The customer service provided was second to none from all their staff and we are so grateful for the high quality service provided and the informal support given at such a difficult time. Thank you!Response on behalf of Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors28 September 2018Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. I am happy to hear that we were able to help ease any worries that you may have had and that we were able to look after you and your family at this difficult time by providing the support and guidance needed.