Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Funeral Service in Birmingham & Solihull
Established in 1907, we have served Birmingham and its surrounding communities for over a century, offering compassionate and personalized funeral services. Our experienced team provides comprehensive support for cremations, burials, repatriation, and bespoke memorial arrangements, respecting diverse cultural and religious needs. With funeral homes in Erdington, Solihull, Chelmsley Wood, Castle Bromwich, Sutton Coldfield, and South Yardley, we combine tradition with modern flexibility, including prepaid funeral plans and 24/7 availability.Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our transparent pricing, extensive service options, and dedication to community values. We prioritize empathy, professionalism, and adaptability to ensure every family receives dignified, tailored care during challenging times.
Services
Cremations
Burials
Green Funerals
Unattended Cremation
Repatriation
Memorial Masonry
Coffin Range
Ashes Caskets
Floral Tributes
Transport Services
Details
- Year established: 1907
Highlights and features
- We offer over 110 years of experience serving Birmingham communities.
- Our team provides 24/7 support for urgent funeral arrangements.
- We cater to diverse cultural and religious requirements.
- We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
- Our prepaid funeral plans protect against future cost increases.
What people say
Compassionate support
Personalized arrangements
24/7 availability
Transparent pricing
Respectful care
Services
Cremations
We provide dignified cremation services tailored to individual preferences, including traditional ceremonies and unattended options. Our team guides families through venue selection, service personalization, and legal requirements. With transparent pricing and partnerships with local crematoria, we ensure seamless arrangements while respecting cultural and religious traditions.
Prepaid Funeral Plans
Our Choice Funeral Plans let you arrange and prepay for services, offering peace of mind against future cost increases. Plans cover essential director fees, with options to customize details. We ensure clarity with no hidden charges, helping families avoid financial uncertainty while honoring final wishes.
Floral Tributes
We create bespoke floral tributes reflecting the deceased's personality, from classic sprays to personalized designs. Options include seasonal blooms, themed arrangements, and custom casket sprays. Our florists work closely with families to ensure every detail aligns with their vision, enhancing the funeral's emotional resonance.
Repatriation
We manage the complex logistics of repatriating loved ones internationally, handling documentation, transportation, and compliance with destination country requirements. Our experience ensures respectful, timely arrangements, supporting families through cross-border repatriation with sensitivity and expertise.
Memorial Masonry
We offer custom memorial masonry services, including headstones, plaques, and engraved markers. Our team collaborates with stonemasons to create lasting tributes in various materials and designs. We guide families through selection, ensuring memorials meet cemetery regulations and personal preferences.
People
Helen Morgan
Funeral Arranger/Administrator
Helen joined in 2022 after a career in education, bringing empathy and organizational skills. She values the privilege of supporting families during difficult times and enjoys family time outside work.
Gavin Bruce
Area Development Manager
With decades of funeral industry experience, Gavin leads team development and service excellence. He emphasizes community care and professional standards, holding management and funeral directing qualifications.
Katie Halford
Senior Funeral Director
Katie has worked in funeral services since 2012, progressing to senior roles. She prioritizes compassionate support and attention to detail, enjoying fitness and outdoor activities in her free time.
Questions
What types of funerals do you offer?
We provide cremations, burials, green funerals, unattended cremations, and repatriation services, all customizable to individual preferences.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
Yes, our Choice Funeral Plans let you arrange and prepay for services, protecting against future cost increases with transparent pricing.
Are your prices inclusive?
Our quotes include professional fees, but third-party costs like crematorium fees are listed separately for clarity.
Do you offer 24/7 support?
Yes, we’re available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for urgent arrangements or inquiries.
How can I personalize a funeral?
We offer floral tributes, memorial masonry, personalized coffin designs, and bespoke service elements to reflect the deceased's life.
What areas do you serve?
We operate across Birmingham, Solihull, Chelmsley Wood, Castle Bromwich, Sutton Coldfield, and South Yardley.
Reviews (4)
Amanda Slattery
Dec 03, 2021
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Katie and Victoria I can't thank you enough for taking very good care of our little baby girl Mimi the love you showed Mimi and us was outstanding Katie would make sure our baby would always have her dvds on like she always did at home with us or in the children's hospital the care you gave her made us feel at ease at a very very painful time for us down to the details on our baby girls specially made nemo casket to her service books she just knew what we wanted to make her day so so beautiful and special and the after care they gave me was just beautiful from the bottom of our hearts thank you
Richard-Lee Ansermoz
Oct 27, 2021
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The service and attention from the staff here was amazing when I arranged a service through them for my mom. They were utterly professional in every detail, helping me through the difficult decisions and ensuring what we wanted on the day was met with precision planning, carried out by them on the day exactly as desired. I can not speak highly enough of this company or thank them enough for making the day a fitting tribute to my mom.
Ray Yule
Apr 06, 2021
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My mother recently passed away unexpectedly, this was a real shock. As a family we have always used WH Painter so there was never a question on who we would use to take care of mom. Although we buried my father 6 years ago this was a very different situation, I had mom by my side then but this time it was me making sure I did everything I could to give her the best send off possible and with the current COVID-19 it made the idea of arranging a funeral even more daunting. I called WH Painter and left a message, Katie H called me back and as soon as I had spoken to her it was obvious I had made
Joans Florist
Mar 30, 2021
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The staff at Painters are an absolute pleasure to deal with. Team members such as Katie Hughes show great communication and professionalism at all times. The staff are a credit to the company who go above and beyond their duties.
