SCM Funeral Directors

Our funeral options are all inclusive with no hidden fees. We are here 24/7 to care for you and your loved one. Based in Kingstanding and Halesowen, West Midlands, we have 30 years experience in ensuring we cater for all your funeral requirements.

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We are a fully independent funeral directors, able to cater for any funeral wishes you may have for your loved one. We have a caring team who will look after you from the first time you call, here to guide you through the most difficult times. We pride ourselves in fulfilling your every need whilst being transparent about our pricing structure. No hidden costs, written estimates with full breakdowns provided.

Prices and Packages

At Need Funeral - Standardised Pricing List.
ATTENDED FUNERAL (funeral director’s charges only)

£ 1,573.00

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Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements £150.00
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 £250.00
Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. £100.00
Providing a suitable coffin £350.00
Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) £0.00
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 £723.00
UNATTENDED FUNERAL

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Burial (funeral director’s charges only) £1,000.00
Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 £1,495.00
FEES YOU MUST PAY

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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.
£1,200.00
For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2
In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is:
£895.00
ADDITIONAL FUNERAL DIRECTOR PRODUCTS AND SERVICES

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Additional mileage (price per mile) £2.00
Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) £250.00
Collection and delivery of ashes £70.00
Embalming £180.00
Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) £250.00
Services supplied outside of normal office hours POA

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 17/06/2025and may be subject to change. E & O.E.

Our Services

  • Traditional Cremation
  • Traditional Burial
  • Direct Cremation
  • Direct Burial
  • Natural Burial
  • Horse Drawn Hearse
  • Motorcycle Hearse
  • Cremated Remains Caskets and Urns
  • Monumental Masonry

Our Team

Stuart Smith

Director

Richard Carpenter

Funeral Manager

Contact Information

SCM Funeral Directors

600 College Road, Kingstanding, Birmingham, B44 0HU, United Kingdom

Opening Times

24 hours for bringing deceased into care Office Opening Monday to Friday 9-5