After a Death in Sandwell District | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Sandwell District

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Sandwell District area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Sandwell District

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

The co-operative funeralcare logo

1. The co-operative funeralcare

0.8 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Wonderful kind and professional.” — Mel N.

“Absolutely brilliant, staff are very professional and polite, would recommend.” — David S.

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2. George Webb Funeral Directors

0.8 miles away

5
(18 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The attention to detail in the arrangements and the actual funeral itself was top notch and nothing was too much trouble. Our family has used George Webb Funeral Directors for years and they have never let us down.” — Kim B.

“Zoe and Linda were amazing help all the way through — amazing service, amazing staff, are with you to help every step of the way to give your loved ones the best send off they can possibly give.” — Teresa H.

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3. The co-operative funeralcare

0.9 miles away

4.6
(22 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Karen Newey was very kind and caring to me. My family used this company 6 years ago for my dad, now I'm using it for my mom.” — Joanne K.

“Karen was so lovely and welcoming. Explained everything. She was so professional. And Tracy and her team who led the hearse and cars - same again, so professional. Thank you all for your kind words and help.” — David B.

4. G Gibbs

1.4 miles away

4.8
(51 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Everything was handled with compassion and understanding and the arrangements were perfect in every detail. The flowers were stunning and helped tremendously.” — Alan B.

“Karen made me feel at ease, she's friendly, caring and kind. Gibbs provide an excellent service from start to finish, keeping me informed of everything each step of the way.” — Tracey D.

5. Brain and Waldron Ltd

2.4 miles away

4.6
(41 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Great people of big heart. They encourage interfaith celebrations.” — ravneet s.

“Excellent service that we had for my dad's funeral on 19th June 2019 and also we had the wake at the church. I would recommend holy trinity church for any service that is needed.” — julie m.

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6. Co-operative Funeralcare

2.4 miles away

5
(1 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They looked after my son with dignity and respect until he embarked on his final journey” — Marie K.

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7. Sidney Webb and Son Ltd

2.5 miles away

5
(148 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The send off for my dad was exactly what I had hoped for — dignified, thoughtful, and deeply meaningful. Your help made a difficult time so much easier.” — BECKY

“From the initial call to ask for their help up to collecting my mother's ashes they were nothing but caring, helpful and understanding. They took care of me, my family and most importantly my late mother.” — Lisa H.

8. Smethwick Asian Funerals Ltd

2.7 miles away

4.9
(57 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Bhupinder is a lovely respectful human being. They know how to treat grieving family members through a difficult time.” — Dal N.

“The attention to detail was remarkable. You all really deserve the utmost respect for treating Dad with great care, kindness and dignity he deserved. Thank you for guiding and supporting the family too.” — Sukhii K.

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9. Asian Funeral Directors

3.2 miles away

3.8
(17 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“It wasn't just a ceremony; it was a deeply moving tribute filled with meaning and love. Every detail—from the floral arrangements to the service itself—was thoughtfully handled.” — Narinder R.

“Their team on the day carried themselves with grace and dignity. God bless them, not many funeral companies provide that. Even your reception staff were great.” — Previnder S.

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10. Roberts and Brain Ltd

3.3 miles away

4.9
(21 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Nothing was too much trouble and ensured everyone was treated with sympathy and respect. A quality service was provided by everyone at Roberts and Brain.” — Keith A.

“Went above and beyond for my family and myself in such a difficult time of our lives.” — Sharn G.

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11. Halliwell Funeral Service

3.4 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Thank you to all of your staff for looking after my mom, your support and for helping to make the day run smoothly.” — Kim S.

“Yvonne has been absolutely brilliant. She has been nothing but kind, respectful and very knowledgeable throughout. She has asked us how we are and made every effort to make this distressing process run smoothly for us. Special thanks must go to Yvonne (who is an absolute star).” — Anthony B.

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12. Central England Co-operative

3.5 miles away

3.4
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The Co-Op was super supportive and quick with the preparations in delivering a top service for us to bid our relative one lasting farewell.” — Dan24

“From our first visit to the funeral home to the service at Gornal Crematorium, everyone at CO-OP served us with dignity and compassion.” — gordon o.

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What families are saying

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    We cannot thank the Co-op Funeralcare teams at Solihull and Hobbs Moat enough for the outstanding care they gave our Mom and our family. Mom had made the decision during her illne…

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    Coles funeral directors has been absolutely outstanding. I used Cole’s for the passing of my uncle, and I honestly wouldn’t of imagined the send off to be as perfect as it was. Th…

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    Lisa Walker via Google
    5

    Katie was professional, kind and knowledgeable throughout the whole process. She took the time to listen carefully to my mum's needs and helped us set up a funeral plan that was r…

    Cherrybomb via Google
    5

    We sadly lost our dear mum recently and only a year after we lost my lovely sister, we were in complete shock. We entrusted Ballard and Shortall with the funeral arrangements for…

    Wendy Perretta via Google
    5

    This is the second time I have used wythenshawe Funeral Services. I cannot praise them enough from start of the arrangements to the end. Steph who attended to all the arranging of…

    janice valvona via Google
    5

    Excellent service from Emily and we would always recommend this Funeral Directors.

    Marilyn Barnes via Google
    5

    The staff were wonderful and made the hardest decisions much easier, I can’t thank them all enough for giving my dad the best send off, they listened and understood what we needed…

    Justine Siviter via Google
    5

    At the most difficult moment in my and my daughter's life, I can honestly say that Heart of England Co-operative Funeral Services could not be bettered. Every last detail was hand…

    john via Google
    2 weeks ago
    5

    Words can’t express how Peterson funeral home looked after us as a family. Losing a loved one is one of the hardest things we will ever have to face in our life. Their quality of …

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