Crematorium · Shirley

Robin Hood Crematorium

Robin Hood Crematorium is a crematorium in Shirley, West Midlands. It is the closest option for Shirley, Solihull, Birmingham, Chelmsley Wood. The nearest other crematorium is Yardley Crematorium, 2.6 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Shirley, B90 3NZ
Council area	Solihull
County / area	West Midlands

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,005
Unattended (direct) cremation	£575
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Solihull MBC Cemeteries and Crematoria fees 1 Apr 2026-31 Mar 2027 (same table as Woodlands). Adult 18+ £1,005; premium time booking Robin Hood 3pm and 3:30pm £1,080; direct cremation £575. Additional chapel 30 min £279 / 60 min £558. Webcast live + 7 days £108. No organ facilities.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Robin Hood Crematorium

Booking: your funeral director normally books the date and time. Early-morning slots are often cheaper.
Service length: slots vary between crematoria — ask how long you’ll have in the chapel, and whether a double slot is available for a longer service.
Unattended (direct) cremation: most crematoria offer a lower fee for a cremation with no service. About direct cremation.
Livestreaming: many crematoria can webcast the service for people who can’t attend — ask when booking.
Faith needs: ask about witnessing the committal (important for Hindu and Sikh families), religious symbols in the chapel, and music.
Ashes: collect them, have your funeral director collect them, or ask about the gardens of remembrance. Where you can scatter ashes.

Towns near Robin Hood Crematorium

Shirley0.7 mi
Solihull2.2 mi
Birmingham5.2 mi
Chelmsley Wood5.5 mi
Cape Hill7.3 mi
Coleshill7.4 mi
Warley8.1 mi
Smethwick8.1 mi
Henley-in-Arden9.2 mi
Redditch9.3 mi
Halesowen9.7 mi
Blackheath9.7 mi
West Bromwich9.7 mi
Sutton Coldfield9.8 mi
Oldbury9.8 mi
Old Hill10.8 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Robin Hood Crematorium?

Your funeral director usually books the service time with the crematorium on your behalf. If you are arranging a funeral yourself, contact the crematorium office directly.

How much does a cremation at Robin Hood Crematorium cost?

Robin Hood Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,005 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £575. This is the crematorium’s fee only — your funeral director’s charges are extra. Always check the current price with the crematorium.

Can the family watch the coffin enter the cremator?

Many UK crematoria let a small number of family members witness the charge — an important part of Hindu and Sikh funerals. Ask the crematorium in advance so they can arrange it.

When will the ashes be ready?

Ashes are usually ready within a few working days. You can collect them yourself, ask the funeral director to collect them, or ask about scattering or burial in the crematorium’s grounds.