Independent, transparent pricing from 15 funeral directors in Solihull, WEST MIDLANDS. Compare costs, understand your options, and make informed decisions.
High competition
3 independent funeral directors
23 chain branches (88%)
Largest provider: Funeral Partners Limited (8 branches)
Wide pricing gap
Price range: £1,700 - £3,590
A £1,890 price spread (111.2% variation) suggests varied pricing across providers
✓ Developing coverage: 15 of 26 local funeral directors verified (58%)
Range: £1,700 - £3,590
Based on 15 funeral directors
Range: £1,074 - £1,995
Based on 9 funeral directors
Range: £700 - £1,700
Based on 6 funeral directors
Note: Prices shown are for the funeral director's professional services only. Additional costs such as crematorium/burial fees (typically £800-£1,000) and flowers are not included.
| Funeral Director | Location | Attended Cremation | Unattended Cremation | Attended Burial |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bastock & Bruce Ltd (C Bastock Funeral Directors) | Solihull | £1,850 | £1,616 | N/A |
| C Bastock Funeral Directors | Solihull | £1,995 | £1,099 | N/A |
| C Bastock Funeral Directors , Yardley (C Bastock Funeral Directors) | Birmingham | £1,800 | £1,074 | N/A |
| Central Co-op Funeral, Castle Bromwich (Central England Co-operative) | Birmingham | £2,595 | N/A | N/A |
| Central Co-op Funeral, Chelmsley Wood (Central England Co-operative) | Chelmsley Wood | £2,595 | N/A | N/A |
| Central Co-op Funeral, Shirley (Central England Co-operative) | Solihull | £2,595 | N/A | N/A |
| Central Co-op Funeral, Solihull (Central England Co-operative) | Soihull | £2,595 | N/A | N/A |
| Central Co-op Funeral, Warwick Road (Central England Co-operative) | Soihull | £2,595 | N/A | N/A |
| Dyson Richards Funeral Directors, Shirley (Dignity Funerals Limited) | N/A | £2,695 | £1,545 | £1,545 |
| Dyson Richards Funeral Directors, Shirley (Dignity Funerals Limited) | N/A | £2,695 | £1,545 | £1,545 |
| Franklin and Hawkins Family Funeral Directors, Marston Green (Franklin and Hawkins Family Funeral Directors) | Marston Green | £2,290 | £1,585 | £1,245 |
| George John Funeral Directors | Birmingham | £1,999 | £1,250 | £700 |
| Taylor's Independent Family Funeral Directors | Solihull | £1,700 | N/A | N/A |
| Thomas Bragg & Sons Funeral Directors, Knowle (Funeral Partners Limited) | Knowle | £3,590 | £1,995 | £1,700 |
| William H Painter Funeral Directors, Castle Bromwich (Funeral Partners Limited) | Birmingham | £3,590 | £1,995 | £1,700 |
All prices are published by funeral directors in compliance with CMA regulations. Last updated: February 2026.
Based on our analysis of 15 funeral directors in Solihull, the average cost of an attended cremation funeral is £2,479. This is the funeral director professional fee only and does not include crematorium fees, burial fees, doctor's fees, or celebrant fees, which typically add £1,000-£3,000 to the total cost.
The prices shown are for funeral director professional services only. This typically includes: collection of the deceased, care of the deceased, provision of coffin, funeral arrangements meeting, hearse and bearers for the funeral service, and coordination with third parties. These are the fees charged by the funeral director for their services.
The prices shown do NOT include third-party costs (disbursements): Crematorium fee (typically £800-£1,000), Burial plot and interment fees (typically £1,500-£3,000), Doctor's fees for cremation certificates (£164), Celebrant or religious minister fees (£150-£300), Flowers, catering, memorial stones, newspaper notices, or additional vehicles.
For attended cremation funerals in Solihull, funeral director fees range from £1,700 (lowest) to £3,590 (highest) based on our analysis of 15 funeral directors. The wide range reflects differences in service levels, coffin quality, and included extras. Always request a detailed price breakdown to understand what each funeral director includes.
Our database includes 15 funeral directors serving Solihull with approved, CMA-regulated pricing. This gives bereaved families meaningful choice and the ability to compare costs and services. We only include funeral directors with published Standardised Price Lists to ensure transparency.
When choosing a funeral director in Solihull, consider: (1) Price transparency - do they have a clear Standardised Price List? (2) Service reviews from previous families. (3) Location and availability. (4) Personal rapport - you should feel comfortable with them. (5) Professional accreditation (NAFD, SAIF, or independent). Always meet with them before committing and request a detailed written estimate.
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) requires all funeral directors to publish Standardised Price Lists showing their prices for common funeral services. This allows families to compare costs easily across different funeral directors. All prices on this page are sourced from these CMA-regulated price lists for funeral directors in Solihull.
We update our funeral pricing data for Solihull regularly from CMA Standardised Price Lists published by funeral directors. Prices shown are current as of February 2026. Funeral directors can update their prices at any time, so we recommend always requesting a written quotation before proceeding with arrangements.
These are the cemetery and crematorium fees in addition to funeral director costs. Total funeral cost = Funeral Director + Facility Fee.
Solihull, West Midlands, B93 0AL
The total cost of a funeral includes both the funeral director's fee (shown above) and the cemetery or crematorium fee. For example, if a funeral director charges £2,500 and a crematorium charges £850, the total cost would be £3,350.
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