Coffins and caskets
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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.
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 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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