Plan the visit
Visiting, contact and facilities
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Contact and directions
389 Walsall Road, Perry Barr, Birmingham, B42 2LR
Accessibility and essential facilities
View service and multimedia facilities
Crematorium fees
Published fees
These are crematorium charges, not complete funeral prices. The funeral director, coffin, transport and optional extras may be charged separately.
| Service | Fee | What it usually means |
|---|---|---|
| Direct or unattended cremation | £575 | No attended chapel service |
| Attended direct cremation | £830 | Attendance is permitted without a full service |
| Reduced or shorter service | £850 | Usually a shorter or restricted-time service |
| Standard attended service | £1,200 | The normal attended crematorium service |
| Weekend or premium service | £1,300 | A weekend or premium-time fee |
View the operator's fuller published fee wording
Direct / unattended £575; Attended direct £830; Reduced / off-peak £850; Standard / peak £1200 (Monday to Wednesday); Weekend / premium £1300 (Thursday to Saturday)
What might the complete funeral cost?
Price context
How the fee compares
We only call out alternatives when the published difference is large enough to be potentially useful—not merely a few pounds lower.
Birmingham (Perry Barr)'s standard fee is 9% above the UK database average and 12% above the West Midlands average. If price is the main concern, Robin Hood Crematorium (Solihull) is meaningfully lower by £245; travel, availability and service length still matter.
Before arranging the service
Questions worth confirming
- Confirm that the quote uses this exact crematorium and the correct service tier.
- Ask whether the stated service time includes entry and exit as well as the time in the chapel.
- Check when the ashes will be available and whether collection or delivery is included.
- Ask whether webcast access, recording and visual tributes are included or charged separately.
The crematorium fee is only one part of the bill. Our free checker explains the other charges in plain English.
Useful answers
Questions about Birmingham (Perry Barr)
Is parking available at Birmingham (Perry Barr)?
Yes. Parking is recorded as available, although the operator may not publish the number of spaces or whether charges apply.
Is Birmingham (Perry Barr) accessible?
Verified accessibility information includes Step-free access, Wheelchair access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop.
Does Birmingham (Perry Barr) offer webcasting?
Yes. Webcasting is recorded as available. Ask whether it is included in the chosen service or charged separately.
How long is a service at Birmingham (Perry Barr)?
Published service information includes Main chapel: 100 seated. Confirm whether the stated time covers entry and exit as well as the time in the chapel.
Who operates Birmingham (Perry Barr)?
The recorded operator is Dignity Crematoria Ltd, with ownership classified as Private Company.
Evidence and checking
Sources and verification
Price period: 2026-06-01 · Source checked 14 July 2026. Prices and facilities can change, so confirm anything essential before booking.
How we check and present this information
We prioritise official tariffs and operator information, keep price types separate, and label details as not published rather than guessing.
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