E F Edwards Funeral Directors, Gravelly Hill

E F Edwards 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.
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About our Erdington funeral home

As Dignity funeral directors we are constantly striving to set the bar for high standards in funeral care. We care deeply about every member of our community and are here to support you in arranging a special farewell for your loved one.

E F Edwards Funeral Directors has been providing funeral services from our Erdington funeral home since 1966. We are proud to be able to serve families from Gravelly Hill, Bromford and Stockland Green. Located a couple minutes walk away from the Gravelly Hill Station means we can easily be reached from anywhere across Birmingham.

We have built up a wealth of knowledge and experience which we will use to assist you in planning the service. We have local contacts in the Birmingham area, which helps us to make sure that everything on the day is exactly as you want it to be.

As well as the funeral service, your wellbeing is equally important to us. We know how difficult the loss of a loved one can be, and we want to offer you our support. You are not alone, and we are happy to be that friendly face you might need. Call us at any time of the day, and we will be here for you.

What we offer

  • Help, advice and support through every step and procedure
  • A personalised service to celebrate your loved one’s life
  • Generations worth of knowledge and expertise to guide you through this difficult time
  • Cremation or burial at a local site of your choosing
  • Experience in honouring funeral rites and wishes of families from different faiths and cultures
  • Viewing of your loved one in our chapel of rest
  • Bespoke funeral transport options available
  • Personalised memorials and tributes to commemorate their memory
  • Safeguarding your family’s future with a funeral plan
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Christmas Memorial Tree
At E F Edwards Funeral Directors we are here to help our community however we can, as we have been since 1966. For Christmas this year, we have planted a Memorial Tree outside in the front garden in an act of remembrance for those who have lost a loved one – no matter how long ago it was.

We are inviting people to decorate the tree with special silver star decorations available at our funeral home – each carrying the names of those dearly departed. This is open to the entire community and free of charge.

“We’d like to support the whole community and everyone who may be dealing with grief,” explained EF Edwards Funeral Manager, Lisa Hodge. “The stars on the tree can help people, especially at this time of year, remember their loved ones and do something a bit more proactive. It can give people who are grieving something to focus on.”
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Funeral Services with distinction

We are proud to be part of Dignity Funerals, a collection of the UK's finest funeral directors, with each and every one committed to setting superior standards.

Many Dignity funeral directors have been part of the local community for generations and it is a privilege to serve those who live beside us. Our rich and lengthy heritage ensures we can deliver our service with local knowledge and unparalleled expertise.
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99 per cent of families said that Dignity met or exceeded their expectations.
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97.7 per cent of people said that they would recommend Dignity.

Our funeral services

With two packages available, we will be able to arrange the funeral you have in mind for your loved one.

If you’re looking for a traditional or contemporary funeral with a service, you should consider our Attended Funeral. If you want us to arrange a simple cremation without mourners present, our Unattended Funeral may better suit your needs.

View our Standardised Price List, Additional Options Price List and Crematoria Price List.
  • The Unattended Funeral

    We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.
    Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
    Find out more
    From
    £1395
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
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    The Unattended Funeral

    We will help you arrange a simple funeral consisting of a direct cremation without mourners present.
    From
    £1395
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    plus £- (Includes cost of cremation).
    Our Unattended Funeral allows friends and family to commemorate your loved one in their own way. Our expert funeral directors will provide all necessary care, while offering advice and support every step of the way. A cremation will then be carried out without mourners present, overseen by one of our qualified attendants.
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  • The Attended Funeral

    A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.
    Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.
    Find out more
    From
    £2395
    plus £1399 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    plus £1399 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
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    The Attended Funeral

    A fully personalised funeral arranged and conducted by our expert teams in accordance with your exact wishes.
    From
    £2395
    plus £1399 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    plus £1399 estimated third party costs for cost of cremation with doctor's fees and attendance of a celebrant or minister.
    Our expert team will take care of your loved one with the utmost dignity and respect, while we help arrange a personalised funeral with any additional services you wish.
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Where to find us

Address

31 Gravelly Hill North
Erdington
Birmingham B23 6BT
GB

Directions and Parking

We are located opposite SS Mary & John Catholic Primary School and St Mary & Johns Church.

There is parking to the front of the building. You do not need to call in advance.

Funeral Home Opening Times

Outside of normal hours, visits can be made by appointment only.
Day of the WeekHours
Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

24 Hour Availability

Outside of our funeral home’s opening times, we are available 24 hours a day by phone.
Call 24 hours on 0121 373 0300

Frequently asked questions

  • When someone dies, the first steps will depend on how and where the person passed away. Our step-by-step guides will walk you through the practical steps. For additional support and personal advice, please get in touch with us.


  • You don't have to make an appointment at our funeral homes. However, doing so will ensure that someone can be available to cater to your needs. When arranging a funeral, our Funeral Directors are happy to visit you in your own home, if required.


  • Third party funeral costs are additional charges which we will manage for you and attach to your single invoice. Get in touch with us to confirm costs and plan a funeral to fit your budget.


  • If you choose to arrange the funeral with us, you will be given the option of a complimentary Funeral Notice. We will set it up for you using the details discussed during the arrangements. All we need is an email address.


  • Dignity Funeral Plans let you pay for your funeral in advance and at today's price. It's a way of taking control of the unexpected, setting out the arrangements and limiting the costs by paying for the services included in the funeral plan upfront.


  • We are a member of the National Association of Funeral Directors and as such we abide by The Funeral Director Code. We also have a legal obligation to try and ensure the person who is arranging a funeral has the right to do so, or has permission from those who do.

    If you are aware that someone has been appointed as the administrator, you should only arrange the funeral with this person's agreement.

    If there is no Will or Letters of Administration, then the responsibility would pass to the next of kin.


  • A Memorial is a way of creating a lasting memory to help remember a loved one.


  • Dignity has been established for over 200 years and is one of the UK's leading providers of Funerals and with an 'Excellent' Trustpilot rating (02/24). We are proud to help our customers every year with a diverse range of Memorial products and services to help remember their loved ones.


  • We offer a wide range of products – from traditional headstones, kerb sets, urns and benches to remembrance trees, plaques and vases. We also offer more personal and modern options such as jewellery, pin badges and photo related memorial products. As well as completely customised items.To organise your Memorial contact us on


Reviews for E F Edwards Funeral Directors in Erdington

Some of the families in our care have been kind enough to write about their experience with us, which you are welcome to read below: