Independent Funeral Directors in Birmingham Since 1868

For over 150 years, Thomas Furber & Co. has been trusted by families across Birmingham to provide professional funeral services with care, dignity, and respect. Our team is here to help you every step of the way, offering guidance, understanding, and comfort during a difficult time.

Providing Compassionate Support and Dignified Care for Every Family

What To Do When Someone Dies

We guide you through the first steps after a death and explain how to take care of the necessary paperwork.

Arrange A Funeral

In the days and weeks that follow, we help you plan the funeral and explain the support we can offer along the way.

Planning Ahead

Get peace of mind with pre-paid funeral planning and help protect your family from funeral costs and the stress of making decisions on your behalf.

What Our Clients Say About Us

We’re very honoured that our clients choose to give us feedback about the service they received. We receive many thank you cards, which we proudly display in our funeral home. You can also read the online reviews our clients have written about us on Google.

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David Cheung
136 days ago
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Following the recent passing of our mother, we used Thomas Furber Funeral Directors. Throughout the process they were sensitive, discreet and highly professional. What particularly stood out was the genuine dignity and care with which they treated my mother. They handled everything as though she were long-standing family friend to them, rather than simply part of a process. That compassion meant a great deal to us as a family. Communication was clear throughout, arrangements were handled smoothly, and we always felt reassured that she was being cared for respectfully. We are sincerely grateful for the kindness and professionalism shown to my mother and to our family during a very difficult time, and would not hesitate to recommend them. Thank you David and team. You are a credit to your profession.
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cruisey
244 days ago
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I can’t thank David, his colleagues at Furbers and the celebrant Elaine for making the arrangement and service of mom’s funeral as smooth and as dignified as possible. I recommend their services highly.
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Julia Shingler
250 days ago
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Thomas Furber provided really good service with organising my aunt’s funeral and giving her the send off she deserved.
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Steven Draper
315 days ago
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The professionalism is second to none.They are a credit to the whole industry. Took care of my mother recently and handled it with dignity and respect. Walked us through a difficult time and took the worries of the occasion off our shoulders.To everyone at Thomas Furber Thank you.
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D&J
398 days ago
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Thank you to everyone at Thomas Furber for helping us give our mom Lesley a lovely send off. This has been a very difficult time for us as a family, and arranging her funeral was a very emotional time for my brother and me. The patience, kindness and understanding that was shown from everyone there really helped us. From our first conversation with Keith who patiently helped us navigate the process and Sue’s kindness to me when I was upset and for David’s support on the day of the funeral, everything we wanted for mom was done. Thank you again Jane and David and family x
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Denis Coyne
490 days ago
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David and his team were extremely professional and his knowledge is unparalleled. Thank you for all your advice. It proved invaluable.
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Sean McCurry
492 days ago
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From taking my father from his home to his funeral last week they acted with such professionalism, respect, sensitivity and understanding during what was a very stressful and emotional time for us. They made all the arrangements for the church service, cemetery (including updating the plot deeds), order of service and piper. Thank you from myself and family.
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kylie Arundell
549 days ago
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Thomas Furber , David in particular were excellent from start to finish . They really made a difficult situation more bearable . They were efficient , helpful and made the process so much easier . This was both fir my Dad's funeral 6 years ago and my mum's funeral 2 weeks ago . I would highly recommend them
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T P
558 days ago
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I cannot express how wonderful wonderful wonderful this firm were. We lost my beloved father. Thomas Furber went above and beyond in caring for him in his death. Sue from TF said good morning and good night to my dad every day. She would go in and sit with him and pass messages on from me when it was too much for us. There were fresh flowers in his little chapel room every day. They were so incredibly kind and patient with us. I said to Sue that if all medical professionals were as competent and caring in their work as she was, then she would be out of a job. Incredible firm, incredible people.
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Paul Cook
563 days ago
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Thomas Furber were outstanding from start to finish. Keith and the team we kind and caring. The process was very smooth from start to finish Thank you Keith and team
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Guiding You Through Every Decision

Over the coming days and weeks, there will be many decisions that will need to be made to create a funeral that is unique and personal to your loved one. We start by deciding on what type of funeral your loved one would prefer.

Bespoke Funeral

If you would prefer a traditional cremation or burial funeral with a service or even a more modern celebration of life service, our Bespoke Funeral provides you with the greatest range of options for personalising the funeral.

Private Attended Direct Cremation

For family’s that want a quiet and simple farewell, an attended direct cremation allows for a small number of people to attend the crematorium for a short time, to witness the committal.

Unattended Direct Cremation

This is a cremation that takes place without a service or mourners present. It provides a basic coffin, and the ashes are returned to you afterwards. We also offer you the choice to use one of our Chapels of Rest for a small attended service before the Direct Cremation to say goodbye. Some families choose to arrange their own service at a later date for the scattering or interment of the ashes.

Why Choose Thomas Furber Funeral Directors in Birmingham?

At Thomas Furber & Co we are independent, local funeral directors, proud to support families in Birmingham and the surrounding areas. From the first consultation to the final farewell, we provide compassionate guidance and professional funeral services to help you honour your loved one.

Our Commitment to You:

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Local and independent: Trusted funeral directors serving the Birmingham community and other local areas outside of Birmingham.

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Personalised service: We deliver professional, kind, and bespoke funeral arrangements.

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Family-focused care: Every family we support is treated as if it were our own.

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Attentive and thorough: We listen carefully and always go the extra mile.

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Highest standards: Upholding the strictest levels of care and professionalism.

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Industry accredited: Longstanding members of SAIF, following their national code of conduct.

Why It Matters

Choosing a local, independent funeral director ensures you receive personalised attention, trusted guidance through funeral arrangements, and peace of mind knowing your loved one is cared for with dignity.

How We Will Help You To Arrange The Funeral For Your Loved One

We understand that arranging a funeral is a difficult thing to do, at a time when you are grieving the loss of your loved one. We are here to help you at every stage. Here’s what you can expect along the way.

Step 1

Confirming The Death

Before we can bring your loved one into our care, the death must be confirmed by a medical professional. You can read more about what to do first when someone dies here.
Step 2

Contact Thomas Furber & Co

Our experienced and compassionate team is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to provide immediate assistance after the death of a loved one. Call us on 0121 427 2233.
Step 3

Bringing Your Loved One Into Our Care

We will bring your loved one into our care as soon as possible and as soon as you’re ready. We will look after them with care and respect until the funeral.
Step 4

Deciding On The Funeral Arrangements

We’ll take the time to listen, understand, and gently guide you through the choices to create a personal and meaningful farewell.
Step 5

Spending Time With Your Loved One

If you would like to, you can visit our Chapel of Rest to spend time with your loved one and say your final goodbyes. We will be on hand to support you throughout your visit.
Step 6

Arranging The Funeral

It’s our role to arrange the funeral based on your decisions. We take care of everything and will keep in touch in the days and weeks beforehand to provide updates and reassurance.
Step 7

On The Day Of The Funeral

On the day of the funeral, we take care of every detail, ensuring everything is as you wanted. Our Funeral Director and pallbearers will accompany your loved one and support you throughout.
Step 8

Here For You After The Funeral

Our care and support do not end on the day of the funeral. We are here for you afterwards, for bereavement support or help arranging a lasting memorial.
Bereavement Support

Grief is a natural response to the loss of a loved one and affects each person differently. At Thomas Furber & Co., we understand this and can guide you to specialist bereavement support services in Birmingham and the surrounding areas.

We Are Here For You

Our dedicated team is here for you 24 hours a day, 365 days a year if you need immediate assistance following the death of a loved one.

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