Our Funeral Services

The very first step is to have the death confirmed by a medical professional, such as a GP or hospital doctor. The steps to take are slightly different depending on whether the death has occurred at home, in a care home, or at a hospital or whether the death was expected or unexpected. For the full guide, please visit our web page here.

Once the death has been confirmed, you can contact us at Thomas Furber & Co. on 0121 427 2233. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to bring your loved one into our care. From that moment, we will gently guide you through the next steps to begin the process of arranging the funeral.

There is no rush to make decisions immediately, but once the death has been confirmed by a medical professional, you can call us on 0121 427 2233 at any time of day or night. We will arrange to bring your loved one into our care, either from home, a care home or hospital.

We understand this is a deeply emotional time, so we won’t overwhelm you with information all at once. Instead, we’ll explain everything simply and clearly, step by step, so you feel supported throughout. Our funeral home is based in Harborne, Birmingham, and we also help families across nearby areas, including Halesowen, Dudley and Wolverhampton.

Yes, visiting your loved one is entirely your choice, and some families find it very helpful, while others prefer to remember their loved one as they were. We will respect whatever feels right for you.

At Thomas Furber & Co., we have peaceful Chapels of Rest where you can say goodbye in private. You are welcome to visit as often as you need, we just ask that you make an appointment in advance to allow us to prepare your loved one for visiting, and to ensure you have the privacy you need.

Some families choose to bring flowers, photographs, or keepsakes, and we are more than happy to help place these in the coffin with your loved one. Our caring team will always be nearby to support you during your visit.

Every funeral we arrange is unique to your wishes. Some families prefer a simple and quiet farewell, while others choose something more traditional or personalised. At Thomas Furber & Co., we offer a range of funeral services to meet all needs and budgets. These range from fully bespoke cremations and burials where you can choose music, readings, flowers, and transport to reflect the life of your loved one. To simple funerals which focus on the essential elements to lower the costs.

We also offer unattended direct cremations for people who want a low-cost, simple send off, and perhaps wish to hold a memorial at time and place that is more personal to the deceased,

We support families across Birmingham and the surrounding areas and will always work closely with you to create a meaningful send-off for your loved one whatever your needs, and your budget.

Yes, our care does not end on the day of the funeral. Grief doesn’t follow a timeline, and we understand that support may be needed weeks or even months later.

After the funeral, we are always here if you want to talk, and we can also direct you to specialist bereavement support if that feels right.

We can also help you with decisions about creating a lasting memorial, such as a headstone or ashes interment, when the time feels right for you. Our role is to be by your side every step of the way, not just on the day of the funeral itself, so you never feel alone in this journey.