Unattended funerals in Warley

An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in Warley takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.

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Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors, Smethwick

We are located next to Our Lady of Good Counsel & St Gregory The Great Roman Catholic Church.

  • 95/99 Three Shires Oak Road, Bearwood, Smethwick, Warley, West Midlands, B67 5BT
    • Office opening hours:

      Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in Warley

One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our Warley funeral director.

Unattended funeral

Our services
£1,745
  • 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
£1,745

Everything needed for the cremation is included in this price.

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.

What an unattended funeral includes

Everything below is included in the price.

Talk to someone in Warley

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

What families say about us

Rated 4.91 / 5 based on 55 reviews.

Rated 5/5

David Hipkiss, 12 January 2026

Rated 5/5

very good all round made a distressing occasion very bareable

steven hughes, 22 March 2025

Rated 5/5

Excellent service from Roberts and Brain Funeral Directors. From the initial meeting through to collecting the ashes following cremation all staff were professional, caring and understanding. I would recommend them to anyone in the future.

Donna Weston, 2 October 2024

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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.