Taylor's Independent Family Funeral Directors

116 reviews

Providing caring funeral services in Dorridge, Knowle, Solihull and surrounding areas of the West Midlands

Latest Verified Reviews

Yvonne Lloyd 14th Jul 2024

Can’t fault Sam, Mat and team. Having first used them last year I knew we’d be in safe hands when arranging my dad’s recent funeral. They are kind, thoughtful, compassionate, respectful and professional. Yvonne Lloyd 

Lucilla Lang 12th Jul 2024

Thank you Taylor’s for an excellent service and consideration at the funeral of my husband.

Roy Palmer 27th Nov 2023

Taylor's Independent Family Funeral Directors It is without hesitation that I recommend the above to you unreservedly. My wife, Margaret, passed after a 60-year lifetime together and I was very worried that the final part of her caring would be left in the hands of people I did not know. The above was recommended to me by a close friend whose wife passed 12 months prior. I paid a visit to Taylor’s to get to know the team there before I entrusted my wife to them. My daughter, Helen, and I knew immediately that we would be leaving Margret with a professional caring team and that she would be in safe hands. Sam and his team cared for Margaret, Helen and I with patience and respect. Nothing was too much trouble.

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

7 Station Approach
Dorridge
Warwickshire
B93 8JA

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Call: 01564 432092

About Us

Helping people pay their respects to a loved-one their own way, is what funeral director Sam Taylor strives to do.

Inspired to provide a comforting and independent service that reflects what is important to families in the local community, experienced funeral director Sam opened the doors of this Dorridge funeral home in 2017.

Sam’s aim is for every funeral to be respectful, fitting and fulfilling. Taylor’s support people in the Solihull area to arrange a funeral that reflects their individual wishes or tradition and honour their loved one’s life.

As members of the local community they serve, Sam and his team are committed to support the bereaved, from the moment they make that first, very difficult phone call – day or night.

The funeral home on Station Approach is a comfortable and reassuring space to talk about your loved one and feel supported. Happy to arrange home visits to families who would feel reassured by this, the premises also has a peaceful chapel of rest for quiet contemplation, while bereavement counselling is also available.

Sam and the team at Taylor’s understand that at a very difficult time, it can be helpful to have options to make the decision-making process easier. Taylor’s Independent Family Funeral Directors has created three straightforward funeral service packages and provides helpful details of other funeral costs. Golden Charter funeral plans are also available for people considering their own funeral wishes, according to heritage, beliefs or personal choice.

Taylor’s Independent Family Funeral Directors’ optional services also include a personalised floristry consultation. This family-run funeral home is a member of the trusted National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF),

Call Taylor’s Independent Family Funeral Directors at any time of day or night for help, guidance and caring funeral service at the heart of the Dorridge, Knowle and Solihull community.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Yvonne Lloyd 14th Jul 2024

    Can’t fault Sam, Mat and team. Having first used them last year I knew we’d be in safe hands when arranging my dad’s recent funeral.
    They are kind, thoughtful, compassionate, respectful and professional.
    Yvonne Lloyd 

  • 5 Lucilla Lang 12th Jul 2024

    Thank you Taylor’s for an excellent service and consideration at the funeral of my husband.

  • 5 Roy Palmer 27th Nov 2023

    Taylor's Independent Family Funeral Directors

    It is without hesitation that I recommend the above to you unreservedly.
    My wife, Margaret, passed after a 60-year lifetime together and I was very worried that the final part of her caring would be left in the hands of people I did not know.
    The above was recommended to me by a close friend whose wife passed 12 months prior.
    I paid a visit to Taylor’s to get to know the team there before I entrusted my wife to them.
    My daughter, Helen, and I knew immediately that we would be leaving Margret with a professional caring team and that she would be in safe hands.
    Sam and his team cared for Margaret, Helen and I with patience and respect.
    Nothing was too much trouble.

  • 5 Carina Smith 11th Sep 2023

    Sam Taylor is not only extremely professional and knowledgeable about all aspects of a funeral but he is also one the the kindest people I’ve ever met. I would recommend him without hesitation

  • 5 Jayne Tooke 8th Sep 2023

    Excellent personal service given by Sam.

  • 5 Trish Martin 8th Jul 2022

    First class professional service from Sam and his friendly team. from start to finish the procedure was seamless and Sam went the extra mile. Thank you very much

  • 5 Caroline Parkes 6th Jul 2022

    Sadly I lost both my parents within 4 months . Sam and Jenny were extremely sensitive and compassionate at such a difficult and upsetting time. I would have no hesitation in using Taylor’s in the future. 

  • 5 Mark Brady 6th Jul 2022

    Sam and all his team at Taylors were everything you would want and need during what is lets face it, a very difficult process. We would, in a heartbeat, thoroughly recommend Taylors Independent Undertakers.

  • 5 John Hewlett 27th Mar 2022

    Taylor’s Funeral Directors were exceptional with me.  I lost my dear wife of 62 years and have been supported by my Goddaughter Angie so we were a team of 2 and that is how Taylor’s have treated us.   From the first time we met them they put us at ease during a very sad time.  The whole team were there for us (and are still with us) and supported us so that we could have the best send off for a wonderful lady.  Nothing was too much trouble, they were always a phone call or email away.  
    We would highly recommend Taylor’s Independent Funeral Directors.
    Many thanks, John Hewlett and Angie Allbones

  • 5 Gill Spilsbury 26th Mar 2022

    Taylors gave an excellent service, compassionate and professional at all times.
    The attention to detail was heart warming- nothing was too much trouble for Sam Taylor and his colleagues. My sons and I felt cared for and protected at a very difficult time in our lives. I cannot thank Sam and his colleagues enough for the service they provided.

  • 5 Stephen Patrick 24th Mar 2022

    Unfortunately my father passed late on Christmas eve and this was the first time I had had to deal with death, I didn't know you could ring at such times so late on Christmas Eve, but they are always open regardless. On Christmas morning they rang to assure me that everything was sorted.  
    From the very start until the funeral was complete they were always friendly, helpful and professional. It seems a funny thing to say at such times, but it was always a pleasure dealing with Taylor’s and this is most definitely the time you need good support.

  • 5 Andrew Nield 23rd Mar 2022

    Taylor,s handled my mothers funeral in a very dignified manner


    thank you

  • 5 Phil Biddle 23rd Mar 2022

    Very helpful, sympathetic and professional service

  • 5 Mat Hakl-Law 23rd Mar 2022

    A true professional. Did everything for us and helped us through a difficult time. Mixed compassion and professionalism expertly.

  • 5 Derek Timms 23rd Mar 2022

    Sam and his staff were amazing made us feel totally at easy nothing was too much trouble I would highly recommend them

  • 5 Gina Jack 21st Sep 2021

    Sam and MacKenzie could not do enough for my mom and I during a very sad time for our family. They were kind, considerate and gave very good advice, pointing us in the right direction during the whole process of arranging dad's funeral. We would thoroughly recommend Taylor's to anyone sadly going through this process.

  • 5 Jane Gould 19th Sep 2021

    Helped us through this difficult time. They liaised with the church as a burial. Everything went smoothly. 

  • 5 Linda Hodgkin 5th Sep 2021

    My husband and I are so glad we chose Taylor's to conduct my mother's funeral, which we arranged by telephone and email from our home in Wales.

    Mackenzie helped us at every stage in a kind, calm and patient way and always quickly came up with a solution to any query or request we made. She recommended a florist and bagpiper which we had asked for and they were both excellent.

    Sam was also extremely kind and helpful, even visiting my sister at home for her to complete a form necessary for my mother's burial. On the day of the funeral, the staff were punctual, efficient and courteous.

    We both felt the funeral could not have been handled better and would strongly recommend anyone needing a funeral director in the area to contact Taylor's.

  • 5 Liena Brooks 3rd Sep 2021

    Professional and caring service.
    They kept me informed at every stage of the arrangements. I cannot thank them enough for the support they provided at a particularly difficult time. If you want a professional and caring service then I would recommend Taylor's Independent Family Funeral Directors.

  • 5 Sara Looker 17th Aug 2021

    Absolutely fabulous service, everything was sorted & in place for us.& very very professional . would highly recommend 

  • 5 Lucas Smallwood 17th Aug 2021

    Beautiful service and compassion throughout the whole process. Cannot thank the team enough for going above and beyond in such a difficult time for my family. 

  • 5 David Thorpe 24th Jul 2021

    Sam Taylor and his team have attended to the funerals of both my parents. Every detail was managed by them and they supported the family with every sympathy and kindness.A local and importantly an independent firm delivering a bespoke service focussed on care, professionalism with complete integrity.

  • 5 Miriam Rwahama 10th Jun 2021

    It’s rare in this day and age to find service that is genuine and sincere. However, Taylor’s Family Funeral went above and beyond this. 

    The sudden loss of my sister was hard to process and trying to organize a funeral felt impossible but thanks to the help of Sam the director an Amazing person who accommodated our needs and beyond and McKenzie who handle our case with the upmost professionalism and efficiency it eased the burden. 

    The day of the funeral ran smoothly and it was so beautiful to see how everything came together so well. My family and I were in a safe space that allowed us to pay our final respects with a sense of ease and peace. 

    The level of care and kindness received I will forever be thankful for. In such grieve circumstances, Taylor’s independent Family Funeral was a blessing to us.
    Will be in depth of gratitude to them. 
    Miriam R. 

  • 5 Chris Meadows 31st May 2021

    Fantastic service, caring and very respectful. could not ask for more.

  • 5 Mark Brady 23rd May 2021

    Sam and Mackenzie were very empathetic and helpful. Communication was clear and prompt from our initial meeting, throughout the build up and during the day of my sisters funeral. I'm grateful to have chosen Taylors.

Address
7 Station Approach
Dorridge
Warwickshire
B93 8JA

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Yvonne Lloyd 14th Jul 2024

Can’t fault Sam, Mat and team. Having first used them last year I knew we’d be in safe hands when arranging my dad’s recent funeral. They are kind, thoughtful, compassionate, respectful and professional. Yvonne Lloyd 

Lucilla Lang 12th Jul 2024

Thank you Taylor’s for an excellent service and consideration at the funeral of my husband.

Roy Palmer 27th Nov 2023

Taylor's Independent Family Funeral Directors It is without hesitation that I recommend the above to you unreservedly. My wife, Margaret, passed after a 60-year lifetime together and I was very worried that the final part of her caring would be left in the hands of people I did not know. The above was recommended to me by a close friend whose wife passed 12 months prior. I paid a visit to Taylor’s to get to know the team there before I entrusted my wife to them. My daughter, Helen, and I knew immediately that we would be leaving Margret with a professional caring team and that she would be in safe hands. Sam and his team cared for Margaret, Helen and I with patience and respect. Nothing was too much trouble.

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