Funeral Directors > West-Midlands > Birmingham
Hodgson & Sons Funeral Directors are here to support you if a loved one has just passed away and you need help arranging the funeral. We offer a range of funerals to suit your needs. You can find out more below or give us a call to discuss.
Welcome to Hodgson & Sons Funeral Directors, where we take pride in providing the highest standards of funeral care and service in Kingstanding. Our funeral home can be easily accessed from Great Barr, Pheasey, Oscott, Upper Whitton and beyond. It is also only a ten-minute drive away from Birmingham Crematorium. We understand that planning a funeral is never easy, but you can rest assured that we are here for you every step of the way to guide you. We will work closely with you to arrange a funeral service that truly honours the memory of your loved one and the life they lived. We have two funeral services for you to choose from , which you can learn more about below. If you are not sure which funeral service is right for you, please call us at 0121 355 1013. Our phone lines are open 24 hours a day, so do not hesitate to get in touch with us at any time you need. Support and guidance at every step, from the first call to after the funeral - Two packages to choose from and additional services to help personalise your loved one's funeral - Years of local experience and knowledge to help you navigate this difficult time - Cremation at Birmingham Crematorium or any other local crematorium or burial site - A funeral service that respects your cultural requirements - Viewing of your loved one at our chapel of rest - Hearse, limousines, funeral vehicles and other bespoke transport options also available - Personalised memorials and tributes to commemorate the memory of your loved one - Six prepaid funeral plans to choose from
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £633.00 |
| Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care | £229.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £898.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £250.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £5.00 |
| At a date and time you agree with the funeral director, taking the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle | £380.00 |
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| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,395.00 |
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For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee.1 In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is: For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot; for an existing grave with a memorial in place, you may need to pay a removal/replacement fee. In addition, the cemetery may charge a number of other fees. |
£1,000.00 |
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For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2 In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is: |
£833.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £2.25 |
| Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) | £225.00 |
| Embalming | £150.00 |
The funeral director can give you a full list of what they can supply. They are likely to charge for these additional products and services, so you may choose to take care of some arrangements without their involvement, or you can use a different supplier.
1. This fee (which is sometimes called the interment fee) is the charge made for digging and closing a new grave, or for reopening and closing an existing grave.
2. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually need to pay doctors’ fees as well. This is the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation.
Prices correct as from 28/08/2024and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
657 Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, West-Midlands, B44 9RH
