Coffins and urns
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Rated 5/5
Dyson Richards Funeral Directors
457 Stratford Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90 4AA
About our Shirley branch
We've been caring for the people of Shirley for over 40 years. At Dyson Richards Funeral Directors we know that every detail matters.
From handling the paperwork to advising on the little touches that make the day feel right, we’re here to support you.
With clear pricing and options to fit your needs and budget, we will guide you through every decision with care and compassion, at a pace that feels right for you.
If you are weighing up the options, we can explain the difference between an attended funeral in Shirley and an unattended funeral in Shirley. There are more of our funeral directors in West Midlands nearby.
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
Visiting us
We can be found next to the BP Filling Station, set back from the road.
- 457 Stratford Road, Shirley, West Midlands, B90 4AA
Call 24 hours a day:
0121 744 1006
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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
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
The final price depends on what you choose
Your local funeral director will be happy to talk through the options and help you understand costs. You can also view our Standardised price list, Additional options price list and Crematoria prices
Add a personal touch
Floral tributes
Whether you prefer a simple bouquet, wreath, spray or coffin display we are here to help you with your decision
Service stationary
From a printed order of service to bookmarks and memorial cards, we can help you create stationery that reflects the occasion.
Our facilities
At our branch we can offer the following facilities
- Included:
Wash and dress
Access to facilities for ritual washing and dressing, allowing families to care for the person who has died in line with their faith and traditions, with support from our experienced team.
- Included:
Multi-faith chapel of rest
Our Chapel of Rest provides a peaceful space where you can spend time with the person who has died and say goodbye in your own way, with compassionate support from our team if needed.
- Included:
A choice of transport
We offer a choice of traditional and bespoke funeral transport, allowing families to personalise the funeral and celebrate their loved one in a way that feels right for them.
- Included:
A truly local service
As part of the local community, we have trusted connections with local florists, celebrants, venues and places of worship. This local knowledge helps us make arrangements smoothly, while creating a funeral that reflects the life of the person who has died.
Reviews for Dyson Richards Funeral Directors
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
Keeping everybody informed
When you arrange a funeral with us, we can set up a free online funeral notice – a personalised webpage that lets you share funeral details.
FAQs
We're here to answer all your questions. If anything isn't clear, please ask us.
Read our guides
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