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
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They 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.

“Lynda and Zoe are professional, caring and empathetic. On the day, Nigel, the funeral director, was very calm, supportive and ensured everything and everyone was in place. Just as Mom would have wanted.” — Carl W.

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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.” — David B.

4. G Gibbs

1.4 miles away

4.8
(57 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Kelly was very empathetic and caring through the whole journey. She recommended an excellent celebrant, took time to advise and arrange floral designs and nothing was too much trouble. This gave us, as a family, a sense of trust.” — kim p.

“Steve handled mom's service with nothing but respect and professionalism which made what was a very sad day one my mom would have loved.” — Lee S.

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5. 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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6. Sidney Webb and Son Ltd

2.5 miles away

5
(149 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Mom's final journey was beautiful and dignified. Your personal care and help was excellent throughout. You do an amazing job, over and beyond it being your business.” — Wendy B.

“From the very first conversation, they showed genuine compassion, patience, and understanding, guiding us through every step with clarity and kindness. They listened carefully to our wishes and ensured that every aspect was handled exactly as we wanted.” — Nicola P.

7. Smethwick Asian Funerals Ltd

2.7 miles away

4.9
(58 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Bhupinder Parji provided an excellent service for my husband's funeral, he added extra touches to make the day a special and memorable day for me and the boys at a very sad time for our family. Myself and the boys are forever grateful.” — Tangled 3.

“From accommodating us at short notice in collecting my father from hospital, caring and looking after him, the viewing being comforting to see dad so peaceful, to ensuring every final detail of the day being perfect — I couldn't have asked for a more perfect final farewell for my father.” — MissB

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8. Asian Funeral Directors

3.2 miles away

3.8
(18 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“The regular communication and guidance they offered was amazing. They ensured my mother received a dignified service, in the Sikh tradition.” — Amma K.

“Their team on the day carried themselves with grace and dignity. Not many funeral companies provide that. Our mum was well looked after.” — Previnder S.

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9. Roberts and Brain Ltd

3.3 miles away

4.9
(23 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

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

“I thought Roberts and Brain were kind and that is the biggest compliment I can give them. They were so kind to me and my family, nothing was too much trouble. My father was beautifully looked after.” — Chez V.

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10. 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.

“Exceptional service provided by this company and 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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11. Central England Co-operative

3.5 miles away

3.4
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Co-op Dudley Funeral Care were wonderful and I and my family would recommend to anyone.” — Anne R.

“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.

12. W H Scott and Son

3.6 miles away

4.9
(35 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Nothing was too much trouble for them and made our family very proud in delivering my mother's final resting service — a day to remember for all involved. W H Scott was absolutely amazing with their sympathetic support, planning and attention to detail right from the beginning to the very end.” — Andrew J.

“Sue listened to our requirements, no matter how big or small, and always made time to speak to us when we called. This helped to ease our mind and allowed us to grieve without having to worry that something might go wrong.” — Bella S.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We are so incredibly grateful for the dedication, compassion and care by Karen and the team here. Thank you for helping give mum a lovely send off as she would’ve wanted. The staf…

    Abi via Google
    5

    We recently used the services of D. Hollowell & Sons (The Oaks Funeral Home) for my dad's funeral. As soon as I met with Anthony I knew straight way that I wanted to use his servi…

    Rob Tierney via Google
    5

    Thank you Maria for your kindness through a difficult time. I would recommend this service to anybody.

    Lionel Richards via Google
    a week ago
    5

    Can honesly say this funaral directors go above and beoned they took great care of my late husband and did everything that was asked they are a amazing Highly recomend them thank…

    Simone Walker via Google
    5

    Just used them for our father's funeral which was slightly more bespoke than most and they helped us every step of the way to achieve our vision. No pressure. Let us do what we wa…

    stephen crocker via Google
    5

    We received an excellent and professional service from Greg & Anthony when we entrusted them with our Mum, The arrangements were excellent and they dealt with all the aspects of …

    Sue Hannan via Google
    5

    You never think you will have to make funeral arrangements, but life can be cruel and take your loved one suddenly. I was confused, upset, and not sure where to turn. I trusted my…

    Sarah Riley via Google
    5

    It's difficult to express how grateful me and my family are to Ian Hazel Funerals and in particular Luke, Tim and other staff. From the first phone call to the very end they were …

    Pip Smith via Google
    5

    Ballard and Shorthall Crawley recently took care of my mother’s funeral, Maureen Assanah. They had also looked after Dad in 2013. They are a brilliant team, and supported us every…

    S N via Google
    5

    Lewis is an exceptional funeral director. Professional, kind and compassionate throughout, and nothing was ever too much trouble. He was incredibly organised, guided us through ev…

    Afreen Cole via Google