Celebration of Life

A unique and personalised memorial service event at a venue of your choice to celebrate the life of your Loved One, with an Unattended cremation/burial on a different day.

A complimentary scatter tube for the ashes is also provided.

With full support from our experienced Funeral Director and team, we are here to guide you every step of the way, creating a comforting and memorable tribute.

Professional Services

A dignified send off with no compromise on the quality of care, accompanied by a memorial event at a venue of your choice.

  • Bringing the person who has died into our respectful and dignified care

  • Viewing in private room during normal working hours

  • Personalised memorial service in a venue of your choice (Deceased not present)

  • Full support with arranging venue hire, catering, visual photo tribute and flowers to suit your budget

  • Funeral Director in attendance on the day to meet, greet and read a tribute if requested

  • Simple Foil Veneer Coffin

  • Non-Ceremonial Vehicle and Staff to transport the deceased to the crematorium/burial ground

  • Our choice of local crematorium

  • We'll let you know the date and time of the Unattended cremation/burial, on a different day to the service

  • Complimentary scatter tube and delivery of ashes to a local address (if requested)

Package Price:

£3,150

Price excludes Crematorium/Burial fees, celebrant/minister and any Disbursements and Third-Party Fees paid on your behalf such as venue hire, catering, flowers, order of service, guest/mourner transportation, etc. Embalming and certain additional products/services and upgrades can be added at additional costs.

No mourners present at crematorium.

Ashes Caskets, Urns, Keepsakes & Jewellery

We offer a wide range of high-quality ashes caskets, scatter tubes and urns as well as personal keepsakes and jewellery for you to treasure.

Why choose Thomas Bragg & Sons Funeral Directors

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I can thoroughly recommend Thomas Bragg and Sons. Dana was very helpful and thorough at the initial meeting. On the day Claire, the funeral director, was particularly thoughtful and compassionate, and there were a lot…

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With helpful and friendly guidance we were able to arrange the perfect goodbye

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Everyone we dealt with at Braggs were superb, professional and supportivr. Special thanks to Katherine at Knowle who voild not have been more helpful.…

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I was very happy with the whole service provided by Kathryn in the Knowle office and by Claire who was the director on the day. Their responsiveness to calls and emails was excellent as was…

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Overall happy with all aspects of service. Sammi was great from start to finish. All staff professional and compassionate. Would highly recommend.

Carol Hayes

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Thank you Katie, Andrew and the team at Shirley branch. Everyone was so courteous and compassionate, nothing was too much trouble. We had a lovely send of for mum, and we are grateful for all…

Linda

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Having used Thomas Bragg & Sons twice in the last six months, their staff have been excellent on both occasions and I would recommend them.

Jon Bednall

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We couldn’t have asked for a more compassionate and professional funeral director. From the very first conversation, they guided us with genuine care, patience, and respect. Every detail was handled thoughtfully, and their support made…

Barrie Hawkins

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All staff were great, Dana explained everything to us. Andrew was brilliant on the day of the funeral. Thank you all for your help at a very difficult time. Keep up the good work.

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Professional Funeral Directors Services

Our professional funeral services cover all essential arrangements, including guidance with legal and administrative tasks and coordination with venues, flowers, online funeral notices and photo tributes. Certain products and services carry an additional charge. There is no reduction on package prices for services included which are not required or used.

Disbursements (Third-Party Fees)

Disbursements are payments made to third parties on your behalf. These include, venue hire, catering, celebrant, crematorium/cemetery fees, flowers etc.

All prices shown exclude Disbursements and Third-Party Fees paid on your behalf.

Unattended Direct Cremation and Alternative Service Venue Packages

Most Popular

Traditional Bespoke Funeral

Fully flexible to create a funeral as unique as your loved one.

From £3,275 Excludes coffin and third party fees

The price depends on the options you choose

  • Home arrangements are available, and viewing is at any time by appointment
  • Choose the date and time of the Funeral, including weekends at an additional cost
  • Includes a ceremonial hearse and chauffeured Limousine as standard
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route

Horse-Drawn Funeral

A full traditional funeral with an attended service, including Horse-Drawn Hearse & Semi-Solid Wood Coffin.

£5,690 Excludes third party fees

Additional services and products can added be for an extra cost

  • Horse-Drawn Hearse with a pair of black horses, and a Ceremonial Motor Hearse (to transport flowers)
  • Two Limousines, Funeral Director and Staff on the day of the funeral
  • Semi-Solid Wood Coffin (Oak or Mahogany)
  • Your choice of the day, date and time of the funeral
  • Add your own special personal touches including a service at a different venue and a personalised cortège route
A horse drawn hearse outside of the JD Lawson funeral directors building

Celebration of Life

A unique memorial service at our service venue on a different day to the cremation/burial

£3,150 Excludes third party fees

Quote for catering, flowers, etc will be provided

  • Your choice of the day and time of the memorial in the Service Chapel at our Funeral Home
  • Full support with arranging catering, flowers, visual photo tribute and more
  • Unattended Cremation/Burial on different day to service with non-ceremonial vehicle
  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin
  • Ashes delivered to a local address in a complimentary scatter tube

Attended Funeral

A restricted package covering the basic requirements for an attended funeral service

£3,040 Excludes third party fees

Additional products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Funeral to be held Monday to Friday Before 10:30am or after 3pm
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and ceremonial hearse as standard
  • Flowers, Orders of Service, Specialist Vehicles and unique touches can be added

Reflect & Remember

An intimate gathering for up to eight guests in a private room at our chapel of rest

£1,950 Excludes third party fees

Additional products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • 1 Hour private gathering at our funeral home for up to 8 attendees
  • Funeral Director in attendance to share some thoughtful words, if requested
  • Your choice of music to reflect and remember the person who has died, and the choice to have them present in their coffin
  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin

Unattended Direct Cremation/Burial

Simple, dignified no compromise on quality of care. Cremation or burial with no funeral service or mourners in attendance.

£1,750 Excludes third party fees

Limited products and services can be added at an additional cost

  • Includes Simple Foil Veneer Coffin
  • Viewing in a private room during office hours
  • Includes a simple foil veneer coffin and non‑ceremonial vehicle

Our Locations

  • Knowle

    Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

    1682 High Street, Solihull, Knowle, B93 0LY

  • Shirley

    Monday - Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

    562 Stratford Road, Solihull, Shirley, B90 4AY

Memorial Masonry

Whether you have chosen burial or cremation, a memorial is a lasting tribute and offers a special place to reflect on memories.

Memorial Masonry

We're available 24 hours 365 days a year

Call 0121 744 1428 visit branch or arrange a home visit