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
(24 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Lynda and Zoe are professional, caring and empathetic; they offer qualified guidance and make the whole process as smooth as possible. On the day, Nigel was very calm, supportive and ensured everything and everyone was in place. Just as Mom would have wanted.” — Carl W.

“Attention to detail, empathy with the client, and extending respect and dignity to the deceased. One could not ask for more. This firm has not been in business for nearly 200 years for nothing!” — Susan C.

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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
(59 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Vicki was truly amazing, so caring, patient and understanding while helping us plan our Mom's funeral. She explained everything with compassion and attention to detail. The day could not have gone any better.” — Jo H.

“Pam showed true care and compassion and a real wish to get everything just as Mom would have wanted. Pam provided advice and support every step of the way and made a difficult situation easier to deal with. I cannot recommend you highly enough.” — Varvara P.

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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
(153 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They made a painful process feel manageable, offering guidance without pressure and always with empathy. Their dedication to ensuring everything ran smoothly allowed us to focus on remembering and celebrating Vincent's life.” — Mark

“As Mick was a biker, they arranged a motorcycle and coffin sidecar. Nothing was too much trouble for them. The day went off perfectly, and Webbs' professionalism shone through.” — Sue H.

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

3.7
(19 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
(27 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

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

“Special thank you to Leah for all her hard work and understanding, without you it would have been a bit of a nightmare. We really can't thank you enough, you're the best.” — Nick A.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    Brilliant service, nothing was to much trouble from the start, nicola was amazing and very helpful, the 2 women I had with me when dressing my mum were so informative and and supp…

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    Toni Adams via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Very grateful for the good service provided by Rosedale, they were friendly and professional to deal with at a difficult time.

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    RICHARD WOOLSEY via Google
    5

    At a difficult time for us, we found the meticulous, caring service from all the staff at A W Lymn very comforting. Their advice on all aspects of the funeral was very professiona…

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    Roger Aubrook via Google
    5

    Everybody I/we came into contact with was professional , compassionate and understanding. You should be proud of your team!

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    Alan Preece via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Thank you so very much, Faye for all your support and compassion. From the beginning to the end, I felt in safe hands through such a very vulnerable and difficult time in my life …

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    Julia Simpson via Google
    5

    I would like to thank Ashley Barlow, April Catterall and the team for looking after me and my family after the passing of my dad. You treated us like your own family with the up m…

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    John via Google
    5

    Chris and his team were amazing when both my parents passed away in March within 3 weeks of each other. We opted for pure cremations and all our family were so touched with the wa…

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    Bob Paton via Google
    5

    The service from the very start to the very end was absolutely fantastic. The level of compassion & care when organising my mothers funeral arrangements was amazing . Nothing was …

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    Mark Stuart via Google
    3 weeks ago
    5

    We honestly cannot thank the funeral home enough for the care, kindness and compassion they showed us during such an incredibly difficult time following the loss of our beautiful …

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    Charlotte Hepworth via Google
    5

    I want to say that this company is fantastic. Every member of staff, are caring, full of compassion, and kind. Last year we lost Steve. It was hard but they were so supportive, …

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    Adam Parsons via Google