Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in Shirley
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Shirley takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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Dyson Richards Funeral Directors, Shirley
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
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What an unattended funeral costs in Shirley
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Shirley funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our 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
- £1,645
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
- Included:Collecting and caring for the person who has died
- Included:A simple coffin
- Included:The cremation fee and all necessary paperwork
- Included:Returning the ashes to you, or scattering them at the crematorium
Talk to someone in Shirley
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.9 / 5 based on 118 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
FAQs
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Helpful organisations
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.
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.
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.
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.
Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
How to reduce funeral costs
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
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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.