W H Scott & Son Funeral Directors
141 Barnes Hill, California, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 5UN
W H Scott Funeral Directors
Funeral directors in Edgbaston and California, caring for families across Birmingham for more than 80 years.
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
W H Scott & Son Funeral Directors
426 Rotton Park Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 0LA
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Trusted by families across Birmingham
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 40 reviews.
Rated 5/5
Very nice and professional services I would recommend these they were very helpful and very good communication whilst doing my mom's funeral kept me informed of everything step by step
Tracey Edwards, 28 September 2026
Rated 5/5
Absolutely amazing funeral directors. They did my father in law's funeral today and they really did go above and beyond. Jan was kind and compassionate and we couldn't have asked for much more. Gary ran our service for us and he was fantastic. He again went and above and beyond to give my father in law the best possible send off. It's never nice organising a funeral but with the support of Jan she helped us make the process as simple and stress free as possible. We honestly couldn't have asked for any more. We thank you so much.
Josie Reilly, 8 September 2026
Rated 5/5
Me and my family have had such a positive experience with these funeral directors. Jan looked after my beloved dad amazingly, and supported me and my family so much in a difficult time. We are very grateful for the kindness and support. Would really recommend! Xx
Shakira Smith, 27 August 2026
W H Scott
W.H. Scott & Son Funeral Directors has been supporting families across Birmingham with care, compassion and professionalism for more than 80 years. Throughout that time, we have built a trusted reputation for providing personalised funeral services that reflect the wishes, traditions and values of the families we serve. We are particularly experienced in arranging Afro-Caribbean funerals, working closely with families to create meaningful farewells that honour cultural traditions and individual wishes.
You can find us in Edgbaston and California, serving families across Birmingham and the surrounding area. 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, contemporary, faith-based or something more personal.
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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