Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
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
Call 24 hours a day:
0121 429 5231
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
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 Warley
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.93 / 5 based on 70 reviews.
Rated 5/5
Having used Roberts and Brain for two previous generations of our family, we were delighted to discover the business was still active. The member of our family who had arranged these two funerals was sadly the individual who had passed, and therefore we were very new to the process. From the initial warm welcome into the funeral home itself, to the actual funeral on the day, we could not be more pleased with the exceptional service we received. The girl we sat and had the initial conversation with was respectful, very helpful, sensitive and guided us through the process in a non pushy manner. Having selected and confirmed the choices for the service itself, the team was with us every step of the way, supported us throughout, kept in touch regularly and nothing was too much trouble. On the day itself, we could not have wished for a more perfect sendoff. All our wishes had been put into place and we were especially moved by the respect, courtesy and dignity shown both to the deceased and the family by every member of the team right through from the driver to the minister. This all added to the service being an uplifting and fitting tribute rather than a sombre occasion. We would like to thank Gary, Olivia, Emma and everyone involved wholeheartedly and cannot praise and recommend them enough.
Mr R, 30 September 2026
Rated 5/5
Very pleased with the service and attention received from Emma and Gary. With their help and guidance the funeral we arranged for a dear friend went so smoothly, they thought of everything.
Linda Delaney, 26 August 2026
Rated 5/5
Their care of my mother was exceptional. Nothing was ever too much trouble no matter how many times I phoned them. Gary and Emma were professional, understanding and warm. I really cannot fault the service my mom and my family received. They were superb.
Elaine Mortimer, 17 August 2026
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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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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.