Unattended funerals in Birmingham

An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral directors in Birmingham take care of everything and return the ashes to you.

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Asian Funeral Directors in Handsworth, Birmingham

Asian Funeral Directors

  • 2 Holyhead Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, Birmingham , B21 0LT
  • 0121 551 2134
W H Scott & Son Funeral Directors in California, Birmingham

W H Scott & Son Funeral Directors

  • 141 Barnes Hill, California, Birmingham, West Midlands, B29 5UN
  • 0121 427 4628
G Gibbs Funeral Directors in Great Barr, Birmingham

G Gibbs Funeral Directors

  • 970 Walsall Road, Scott Arms, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B42 1TQ
  • 0121 270 3313
W H Scott & Son Funeral Directors in Edgbaston, Birmingham

W H Scott & Son Funeral Directors

  • 426 Rotton Park Rd, Edgbaston, Birmingham, West Midlands, B16 0LA
  • 0121 558 8801
A Hazel & Sons Funeral Directors in Erdington, Birmingham

A Hazel & Sons Funeral Directors

  • 181/183 High Street, Erdington, Birmingham, West Midlands, B23 6SY
  • 0121 373 0011
Dyson Richards Funeral Directors in Sheldon, Birmingham

Dyson Richards Funeral Directors

  • 286-288 Church Road, Sheldon, Birmingham, West Midlands, B26 3YH
  • 0121 693 0204

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Add a personal touch

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Coffins and caskets

Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.

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Urns and keepsakes

Keep them close with an urn, scatter tube, garden memorial or piece of memorial jewellery.

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Memorials

Create a lasting place of remembrance. Somewhere to return to, reflect and remember.

Talk to someone in Birmingham

Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.

What an unattended funeral includes

Everything below is included, whichever of our Birmingham funeral directors arranges it.

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Helpful organisations

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Grief after bereavement

Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.

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Help with funeral costs

If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.

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Report the death

There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.

Advice and guidance

Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.

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Talk to your local branch to get a quote

Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.