Birmingham Crematorium

389 Walsall Road
Perry Barr
Birmingham
West Midlands
B42 2LR

Telephone: 0121 344 7880 / 0121 356 4638

Crematorium information

Birmingham Crematorium was opened in 1903 by Sir Henry Thompson, the first president of the Cremation Society.

Our chapel can seat 100 people and has a separate indoor porch for larger congregations. We have a music and visual tribute system which can also be used for webcasting, fully equipped with a hearing loop. This can also be played outside under the port-cochere. The crematorium also has access for the less-abled with accessible toilet facilities to the side of the chapel. For any early arrivals we have a seated waiting room.

Our crematorium offers ease of access with convenient car and bus links, ensuring that families can reach us without hassle. Nestled in a tranquil setting, our gardens of remembrance are thoughtfully designed to provide a peaceful retreat, allowing visitors to reflect and honour their loved ones in a serene atmosphere. We offer a variety of personalised memorials, both outdoors and within our hall of niches, providing spaces of comfort throughout the seasons.

We are dedicated to supporting families during this challenging time, providing compassionate services and facilities that cater to their needs. Whether you seek a simple farewell or a more personalised tribute, we offer a range of services to fit your needs and our team are here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring a meaningful experience, unique to you and your family.

Our gardens of remembrance are designed to provide a calming atmosphere for reflection and remembrance, offering visitors a space to honour their loved ones amidst nature’s beauty. Whether you’re seeking solace or a place to celebrate a life well-lived, our gardens provide the perfect backdrop for cherished memories. Our crematorium offers memorial gardens, scatterings, and indoor memorial niches. Please speak to a member of our dedicated team for help with your choice of memorial.

Admin office email address birmingham.crematorium@thecmg.co.uk

Memorial office email address birmingham.memorialoffice@thecmg.co.uk

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Opening Hours

The Office:
Our office is open Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00 and every forth Saturday 10:00 - 16:00. We encourage booking an appointment prior to visiting. Contact us to make an appointment.

The collection of cremated remains and memorial consultations can still take place by means of an appointment.

The Grounds:
Our grounds are open to members of the public.
March to October
Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00
November to February 09:00 - 16:00
Throughout the Year 10:00 - 16:00 (Weekends and Bank Holidays)

The Memorial Office:
Appointments can be made by contacting the crematorium by telephone and email.

The Book of Remembrance Room:
Our Book of Remembrance is available during normal office hours. Before visiting please contact the crematorium directly.

Parking

There are 50 parking spaces and accessible parking.

Our fees

We know that understanding what goes into the cost of a funeral can sometimes be difficult for families. We also recognise that understanding the overall financial implications of arranging a funeral is important. To this end we have included a downloadable price list of the services available to you.

It is important to us that any confusion is completely removed to help families to fully understand what the Cremation Fee includes, and what this means as part of the wider cost of the funeral. We have outlined the elements that are necessary to provide a cremation service to you below, although of course we would be happy to discuss any further queries you might have directly with you. You can contact us at any time to talk through any further options and any fees that might apply.

The cremation fee includes the following:

• All professional services relating to the administration and registration of the cremation, in line with statutory regulation.
• The use of our Chapel along with the assistance of a trained staff member on the day of the service.
• The provision of music during the funeral service (please contact the Crematorium for details of our available options).
• The sensitive handling of the cremation in line with environmental legislation.
• The appropriate national environmental levy for mercury abatement.
• The scattering or interment of the ashes within our Gardens of Remembrance, or the preparation for their removal along with a suitable container and the Cremation Certificate.
•  Alternatively, we will look after the ashes safely and securely at our Crematoria site and can share with you the various options and next steps available to care for your loved ones ashes.

We also offer weekend services, fees for which along with  other available services are detailed in the PDF attachment entitled Cremation Price List

Direct cremation

We have a number of options available to meet the ever increasing demand for this service which are detailed below.

Unattended Direct Cremation

• There will be no service in the chapel and no mourners in attendance.
• Sometime following the cremation, staff at the Crematorium will contact the Applicant to confirm instructions for the ashes in order to offer any further assistance. There are many occasions when families change their decision having had time for further thought and discussion.

Attended Direct Cremation

• The attended direct cremation is available at 9.00am.
• This option enables families to attend the crematorium to see the coffin in the chapel and be able to spend a few moments with the coffin before the leaving the chapel.
• The crematorium staff will be available to help and assist you during the time at the crematorium, showing you both in and out of the chapel at the appropriate times.
• Music may also be played should you wish.
• Sometime following the cremation, staff at the Crematorium will contact the Applicant to confirm instructions for the ashes in order to offer any further assistance. There are many occasions when families change their mind having had time for further thought.

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