Sandwell Council

Deaths, funerals and cremations

Inside Sandwell Valley Crematorium

Tipton CemeteryArranging a burial

This section will help families with all aspects of the burial service including pre-purchasing a grave.

Rowley Regis crematorium.Arranging a cremation

Information for families wanting to book a cremation or the scattering of cremated remains at our crematoria.


White lilliesRegistering a death

Losing a loved one is a difficult time and the administrative procedures, which must be followed can be an additional unwelcome burden.

Screenshot of Google mapFind cemeteries and crematoria

Sandwell Bereavement Services manages and maintains the cemeteries and crematoria in Sandwell.


Monolith memorialsMemorials

This section provides families with information on using a memorial mason and how to purchase a memorial.

Alice in wonderland stone statueInformation leaflets

Sandwell Bereavement Services provide information booklets on many aspects of the bereavement process.


Rowley Regis war memorialRemembrance services

Every year Sandwell Council hosts a variety of remembrance services at our cemeteries and crematoria.

Smethwick Council HouseCoroner's service

The coroner's service carries out a legal process of enquiry to find out the cause and circumstances of a death.


Family historyFamily history

Sandwell Bereavement Services hold the burial and cremation records for Sandwell and details of local churchyards that hold their own burial records.