Choosing A Funeral Director
Choosing a funeral director is one of the most important decisions you will need to make when a loved one dies.
Thomas Furber & Co. is an independent family-run business and one of the oldest funeral directors in Birmingham. We will look after you and your loved one as if you are members of our own family. We’ll be here, standing by your side every step of the way.
Compassionate Support When You Need It Most
Here at Thomas Furber & Co., we offer you more than just a range of services to care for your loved one and manage the funeral arrangements. We will provide comfort, understanding, emotional support, and professional guidance to help you navigate through this difficult time.
Expertise And Reputation
You will want to choose a funeral director with a proven track record.
Since 1868, Thomas Furber & Co. have been helping families in and around Birmingham to say goodbye to loved ones.
We are lucky enough that many of our clients like to tell us how we made them feel by sending us thank you cards or writing an online review. Our clients have rated us 4.7/5 on Google, and you can read these reviews here.
Our Services
Every family is unique, and therefore, every funeral is unique, so it’s important to choose a funeral director who can deliver the type and style of funeral you want.
At Thomas Furber & Co., we pride ourselves on being able to arrange any funeral for a family, whatever their needs, wants, or budget.
From the elaborate to the very simple and unattended direct cremations, we will give you the same high-quality service, whatever type of funeral you choose to arrange.
Transparency & Pricing
Funerals can be expensive, so finding a funeral director who is open and transparent with their pricing is important.
All funeral directors in the UK now have to publish a standardised price list to allow families to compare funeral directors if they want to.
At Thomas Furber & Co., we also provide you with an itemised estimate and explain every cost to you as we go along. If any changes are made, we ensure you are aware of the cost implications, so you can make decisions that are right for you and your budget.
Personal Connection And Comfort
At Thomas Furber & Co., we provide a warm and welcoming service. We want you to feel safe, comfortable, and relaxed in our funeral home.
Our arrangement rooms have a welcoming, homely feel. We offer you refreshments, have plenty of tissues on hand, and give you all the time you need.
Attention To Detail
Details matter when arranging a funeral. We only have one opportunity to get the funeral right for you and your loved one, and there are no second chances.
From the legal paperwork and procedures to ensuring all the special details you request are delivered perfectly, at Thomas Furber & Co., we take the time to ensure every little thing goes smoothly.
Meet The Team

Keith Barron, Director
Keith started in the business in 1985 and gained NAFD and BIE professional qualifications in Funeral Directing and Embalming. Today, his focus is on maintaining the high-quality standards that Thomas Furber & Co. is known for, and ensuring the business continually adapts to meet clients' changing needs.

David Yardley, Manager
David’s career in the funeral industry started in 1985, and has been with us since 1989. David also gained his Funeral Director Diploma. David is the person most of our clients deal with to arrange the funeral, and he is committed to ensuring every family receives the highest standards of care and attention to detail.

Sue Yardley, Office Manager
Sue moved into the profession in the early 2000s and joined Thomas Furber & Co. in 2006. Sue’s role as Office Manager is to ensure the smooth running of Thomas Furber’s, ensuring all our clients get the best possible care and attention from the rest of the team.

Frank, Keith, Scott & Steve
Our support team plays a vital role in collecting and caring for the deceased and preparing them for family visits in the Chapel of Rest and on the funeral day. They also take responsibility for preparing coffins and maintaining and presenting our fleet of funeral cars.
Let Us Help You
We are here to help you in every way we can. Please call or email us with any questions.
For urgent assistance, call us on 0121 427 2233. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.