there is no one I would trust with my loved ones or myself at such a sad and upsetting time…read more Ultimatley professional but always with care, a personal touch and sympathy. There is no matter too small, no question unanswered and no detail left to chance. I can not recommend them too highly.

Re. The funeral of my Mother Mrs Betty Beatrice Gilliland…read more3rd January 2017 Conducted by Huntleys Funeral Services Redditch I am not one normally given to platitudes but I feel moved to thank all the team and staff at Huntleys,in particular Chris and Paula (Funeral Arrangers). Paula was my first contact with the company who at once made me feel comfortable and at ease. She in turn introduced me to her colleague Chris, both of which were so supportive and helpful in this dreadful of times. Not only help scheduling the date and time of the funeral but also for organising the minister, the crematorium and organist, the vehicles/drivers, flowers and charity donations plus all my own specific requirements. These things were done with their constant support and reassurance while I was trying to deal with the loss of my Mother. Nothing was ever too much trouble. A special mention to the drivers of the hearse and family/friends cars. Many thanks for your help and kindness. I will always be indebted to all the team at Huntleys but especially to Chris and Paula. Thank you all so very much. Ian F. Gilliland

After recently losing my father I used Allens funeral directors to take care of the funeral…read morearrangements, I could not have chosen better, the director I dealt with was absolutely superb in every way, he was soft of voice and had a very calming nature making myself and family very at ease. He helped by listening to what we wanted and by advising every step of the way. I cannot fault the company for any part of their service. I cannot say enough good things about them, I would recommend to anyone who had to deal with that unfortunate circumstance. It was the first time I had got to do anything like that and the people around you can make a difference and Allens certainly helped me deal with my loss and the events the followed that I had to organise. If I should ever find myself needing to use the services of a funeral director in the future I would never use anyone else.

I don't really like cemeteries or crematoriums for obvious reasons, but I have to admit, this one…read moreis definitely the nicest I've been to in Birmingham. My Nan's ashes were scattered here, and there's a beautiful woodland area full of flowers and trees that have been planted in the memory of loved ones. It's a truly enchanting area of the cemetery, and feels more like a thriving natural garden, than a morbid crematorium, so it's the perfect place for a relative to rest. The whole site is really big too, with lots of greenery and trees dotted around the entire land, which makes the experience more relaxed and less depressing to catch some time for yourself. I don't know if it's just me, but I always feel cold at most cemeteries, even on hot summers days, but at Robin Hood Crematorium, there's this unexplainable warmth of vibrant nature, which coincides with the generic rows upon rows of gravestones at most cemeteries. The on sight church doesn't look as old as most churches, and I guess that's a bit of a let down, because the architecture isn't anything grand or special. But as far as the grounds go, this cemetery is as peacefully inviting as they get.

I have a strange attraction to wandering around cemeteries, so my judgement regarding comparison…read moreI'd say is pretty sound. It's a beautiful setting, and of course very peaceful as you would expect! There's an array of interesting head stones if you're into that kind of thing but otherwise it is a stunning capsule of serenity all in its own right; with gnarly old trees and other flora to enjoy. The changing seasons mean this is a great place to visit throughout the year.

*Sigh* I honestly don't spend all my free time in cemeteries. It's just that I fancied a trip down…read morememory lane, so I visited Lodge Hill again today. It's a trip down memory lane as I learnt to drive (again - passed my test when I was 17, then didn't drive again for over 10 years..) here. Well, re-acquainted myself with driving, then, shall we say. Which kind of gives you an idea as to the size of this place - it's massive. There's plenty of space for pathways and driveways. With a 5 mph speed limit, I hasten to add. It's divided into a number of plots, and there are acres and acres of grass. It's a lovely place though. I know its full of dead people, but it's like acres of quiet parkland, with plots of ornamental gravestones and flowers here and there. I think I'd quite like to be buried here - it's really peaceful and ordered.

This cemetery has provided me with some much needed moments of solitude and reflection over the…read moreyears. It the main it is a very quiet place as lots of the graves are extremely old. It is a large site and you can easily pass an hour wandering around. I don't find it morbid spending time in graveyards, for some reason I find it very peaceful. I have personal connections to the space and like to visit from time to time to remember lost loved ones. However, a visit doesn't have to have this purpose to be enjoyable.

When you need the support of professionals at such a sad time, go to these people. I cannot…read morerecommend them highly enough.

From the owner: Providing a sympathetic, caring, discreet and professional service from an independent family run…read morefuneral business. Once in our professional care, we can help you with: * All the necessary arrangements for burial or cremation * Liaising with your local church and minister about the funeral arrangements * Organising all the legal documentation required for the funeral * Supplying all the necessary vehicles * Floral tributes for the funeral * Your musical requirements * Memorials * Order of Service Booklets personalised for the funeral * Obituary and Acknowledgement notices * Attendance Cards * Repatriation * Bereavement counselling * Catering facilities * Probate advice * Receiving and administering charitable donations * Home visits * Your Pre-payment funeral plans * Horse Drawn Hearse * Symbolic release of doves * A Piper, Jazz band, Bugler or Soloist * A Motor Cycle Hearse Holding Your Hand Every Step of The Way

Amazing! 10/10 is all I can say. Most professional and thoughtful company we've ever come across!…read moreThey go that extra mile to make the service memorable. We will forever use Walsh for every funeral and memorial for our whole family forever. Thank you!!

From the owner: Walsh Funerals & Memorials are an established firm of all female Funeral Directors and Memorial…read moreMasons. We have 2 branches - one in Bloxwich near Walsall and the other in West Bromwich. Both of which have a beautiful memorial showroom.