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Funeral directors in Oldbury

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Oldbury, West Midlands, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Oldbury, and 134 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Rowley Regis Cemetery & Crematorium, 2.3 miles away. Deaths in Oldbury are registered with Sandwell register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Oldbury

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Compare funeral director prices near Oldbury

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
George Webb & Son Funeral Directors1.3 miles£2,495£1,545
Smethwick Asian Funerals1.8 miles£2,475£1,500
G Gibbs Funeral Directors2.0 miles£2,595£1,545
Trinity Funeral Services2.1 miles£2,475£1,500
Stephen Godber Funerals2.2 miles£1,765—
F. P. Gaunt and Sons2.3 miles£1,765—
Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors2.6 miles£2,495£1,745
S. Webb & Son Funeral Directors3.4 miles—£1,765
Hickton Family Funeral Directors3.7 miles£2,570—
Mark Roy Timmins Funeral Director4.0 miles£2,570—
The Little Funeral Company4.4 miles—£1,644

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Crematoria near Oldbury

Cemeteries in and near Oldbury

Natural & woodland burial near Oldbury

Faith & cultural funerals in Oldbury

Places of worship near Oldbury — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (8 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (8 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (4 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (8 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Jain temples (1 nearby)

Jain funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (3 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Oldbury: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with Sandwell register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Sandwell Council bereavement services.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Oldbury

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Oldbury?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Oldbury, 41 funeral directors within 5 miles and 134 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Oldbury?
The nearest crematorium to Oldbury is Rowley Regis Cemetery & Crematorium, about 2.3 miles from the town centre. Sandwell Valley Crematorium (3.1 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Oldbury?
Contact Sandwell register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Oldbury?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Oldbury is £1,765 (funeral director’s charges only) at Stephen Godber Funerals; add the crematorium fee — £1,071 at Rowley Regis Cemetery & Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in Sandwell are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Oldbury?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Oldbury offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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