Dyson Richards Funeral Directors
Funeral directors in Shirley and Sheldon, caring for families across Solihull and the surrounding area since 1925.
Proud to be part of the Dignity group
Experts in care
Setting the highest standards for care, service and facilities
Supporting communities
Working with charities and carers to improve support
Local teams
Guiding families with local sensitivity and understanding
Our locations
Dyson Richards Funeral Directors
286-288 Church Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3YH
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Trusted by families across Solihull
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 5 / 5
I found Dyson Richards very caring and helpful .I would recommend them for anyone thinking of arranging a funeral for a loved one.
Yvonne Jordan, 23 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
Dyson Richards made the funeral a dignified farewell which helped immensely. The Shirley branch showed sensitivity and respect in all aspects, no hesitation in recommending them.
Jennie Birch, 7 October 2026
Rated 5 / 5
I couldn't have asked for a better experience for my Dads funeral. The staff at Dyson Richards Shirely were sensitive, efficient and went out of their way to be helpful. The whole experience from beginning to the funeral itself was excellent, I can thoroughly recommend them.
Andrew Potter, 4 October 2026
Dyson Richards
Dyson Richards Funeral Directors has been supporting families across Solihull since 1925, providing care, compassion and expertise when it is needed most. Over the years, we have become a trusted part of the communities we serve, helping local families create meaningful and personal farewells while offering guidance and reassurance through difficult times.
You can find us across Solihull, with funeral homes in Shirley and Sheldon. Your funeral director knows their community and the people in it, and will arrange a funeral that feels right to you, whether that's traditional, alternative or something simpler.
We're here when you need us. You can call your local funeral director at any time, 24 hours a day.
Frequently asked questions
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on arranging a funeral and what to expect.
What does a funeral director do
What a funeral director actually does, before the day and on it, how they care for the person who has died, and whether you have to use one at all.
Choosing a funeral director
What to look for when comparing funeral directors – local availability, itemised pricing, the care given to the person who has died, and how well they listen.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Questions to ask a funeral director
Fourteen questions worth asking before you appoint a funeral director – on costs, care, personalisation and paperwork – and what the answers tell you.
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