Thomas Furber & Co.

Thomas Furber & Co. Independent family-owned Funeral Directors in Harborne, Birmingham, UK, established in 1868. We cov K. T. We accept most methods of payment. We also accept Cheques.

We have over 150 years of experience as Funeral Directors in Birmingham and the surrounding areas, and many families like yours have placed their trust in ours in their most difficult time because we are fully committed and dedicated to helping you celebrate and commemorate your beloveds life and legacy. Feel free to contact and speak to us to find out more information on the services we can provi

de you. Testimonial: "I am sure that you will have heard this many times but she (Mom) was so special to us that the best possible "send-off" was important to us all and you helped to achieve this." TERMS OF BUSINESS & DISCLOSURE
In addition to our professional charges, disbursements must be paid to Doctors, Minister of Religion, Cemetery or Cremation fees and such like. Where the total estimated account is deemed excessive you may be asked to make an interim payment (deposit). The deposit asked for is the total of any disbursements (third-party costs made on behalf of the client). For example, this would be Cremation or burial fee, Doctors fees where applicable, Celebrant or Ministers Fee, Church Fees, Burial or Grave Preparation Fees. The final balance is invoiced approximately two days after the service has taken place. We reserve the right to add interest on all outstanding accounts at 2.5% per month on accounts that remain unpaid after 4-weeks and any legal and court costs incurred due to non-payment, and 15% per month on accounts forwarded to your solicitor that remain unpaid after 3-months and any legal and court costs incurred due to non-payment. If you have any problems with payment of your account please call us on 0121 427 2233. Preferred methods are BACs (Bank Transfer), Debit and Credit Cards and Cash. DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST
Thomas Furber & Co. (Thos. Furber & Co. Ltd.) is a Limited Company owned and operated solely by the family. We are not part of any group or co-operative. We do not hold any interests in any other Funeral business. We have no material or financial interest in any price comparison sites, or their pricing given. Directors of Thomas Furber & Co. are:

Keith Barron โ€“ Director & Co. Secretary
Janice Laraway - Director


Thos. Ltd. is an appointed representative of Golden Charter Limited, trading as Golden Charter Funeral Plans, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN:965279).

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Recent news from Hull regarding funeral standards has understandably caused widespread concern. At Thomas Furber & Co., we are deeply shocked and saddened by these events, and our hearts go out to the affected families.

We know that trusting someone with your loved one requires absolute peace of mind. We want to openly reassure our local community of the strict safeguards, inspections, and ethical standards we hold ourselves to every single day:

๐Ÿ… SAIF Membership
As proud members of the National Society of Allied & Independent Funeral Directors (SAIF), we are part of a trusted network of independent professionals dedicated to compassionate care.

๐Ÿ” Voluntary Regulation
We undergo regular inspections and strictly adhere to the UK Funeral Director Code, ensuring the highest operational standards behind the scenes.

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Accountability & Protection
For complete transparency, our clients have access to an independent complaints procedure through SAIF, which is fully certified by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute.

Every family we serve deserves to know their loved one is treated with the utmost dignity, reverence, and respect. We are always here to answer your questions or provide honest reassurance about our practices.

Address

122 Station Road, Harborne
Birmingham
B179LS

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441214272233

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