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Funeral directors in Shirley

Our local funeral directors in Shirley are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

0121 744 1006
Lines open 24 hours a day

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Serving the Shirley area

Our funeral directors in Shirley are next to the BP filling station, set back from the road. Whatever kind of service you have in mind, your family will be looked after with the same care. When you're ready, you'll sit down with one of our team, tell us about the person you've lost, and work through each decision in turn. The team here is experienced and part of the town. Call our funeral home in Shirley and tell us what you'd like.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Shirley or an unattended funeral in Shirley, and help you choose memorials in Shirley when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in West Midlands.

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Dyson Richards Funeral Directors, Shirley

We can be found next to the BP Filling Station, set back from the road.

Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £3,844

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£2,695
  • A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • A traditional hearse
  • Care in our first class facilities
Estimated third-party costs
£1,149
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£3,844

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,645

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,645
  • A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • Care in our first class facilities
  • A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
Total estimated cost
£1,645

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

How do funeral costs vary?

The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.

Our prices include all the essentials

The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.

What affects the cost?

You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.

0121 744 1006
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Shirley

Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 98 reviews.

Rated 5/5

What excellent service was provided by Dyson Richards when my mother recently died.

A few years ago I was worried when I saw that my mother had made her funeral plans with Dyson Richards in 2001 because I assumed that things would have moved on and I would have to redraft the details. But no, I was told that everything would stay exactly as planned and, when the time came earlier this year, Dyson Richards stood by what they had promised.

Although I spoke briefly to other friendly staff members, Sue was the person I had the most contact with. She gave me step-by-step information and answered all my questions in a very patient and kindly way. She treated me as though we were friends and I felt able to grumble to her about things (NOT to do with the quality of service I was receiving from the Company!) happening away from the funeral premises.

On The Day the passengers travelling in the limousine sat in a comfortable room so that we could feel more relaxed before setting off. Marie popped in several times to brief me further. She kept me posted throughout the ceremony eg about times etc. which was very useful. Being part of the cortege and watching Marie's actions was a very valuable and important part of the procedure for me.

The drivers carried out their duties with a quiet competence and the piper selected by the Company was a firm favourite with all the attendees.

I would most definitely recommend anyone living in the locality to chose the services of Dyson Richards. They were professional, focused and understanding at all times.

Thank you for helping us to get through such a sad occasion.

Alyson Barker, 13 February 2026

Rated 5/5

Absolutely lovely people begining to end , nothing was to much to ask and I would highly recommend if you wanted your planned cremations done here xxx

Zac, 6 February 2026

Rated 5/5

Dyson Richards Shirley have arranged both my mum and dad's funerals, mum being the most recent. We have found them on both occasions, to be very professional and approachable. They guided us through every stage with empathy and respect at a time when it's difficult to make decisions. My parents were very forward thinking in arranging funeral plans with Dignity, which helped us tremendously with knowing their wishes. We would have no hesitation in recommending Dyson Ruchards

Debra Harris, 4 February 2026

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