FM & J Waits Funeral Directors

28/05/2026

Planning ahead brings peace of mind - and with this offer, a little time to enjoy together too.

When you set up a funeral plan with FM & J Wait Funeral Directors, you’ll receive a gift card worth up to £150, redeemable at 200+ retailers - ideal for a family day out, treats, or experiences to enjoy together.

💬 We’d love to know: what’s your favourite family day out? The seaside, zoo, cinema, or something else?

📍 For more information, contact Linda or Nadeem

Lichfield office - 01543 263138

Swadlincote office - 01283 216668

Burton office - 01283 516666

F M & J Waits Funeral Directors is a trading style of Dignity Funerals Limited. Dignity Funerals Limited is a company registered in England No. 00041598. VAT registered No. 486 6081 14. Registered office: 4 King Edwards Court, King Edward Square, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AP. Dignity Funerals Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under Firm Reference Number 967130.

25/05/2026

Today, Linda, our Funeral Service Specialist from our Burton branch, visited Carden Bank Residential Home.

She treated both residents and staff to Magnum ice creams and spent time speaking with the team, as well as meeting residents and enjoying some lovely conversations together.

It was a pleasure to visit such a warm and welcoming home, and we look forward to returning again in the future.

20/05/2026

20/05/2026

We’re here today at Garden King with our Funeral Plan Information Stall 🌿

If you’ve ever had questions about planning ahead, Linda,Jackie, and Katie are on hand and happy to help in a relaxed, no-pressure environment.

We’re also running a FREE raffle, all in support of St Giles Hospice 💛 Every entry helps raise vital funds for the incredible care they provide.

Feel free to stop by, have a chat, and enter the raffle – we’d love to see you!

19/05/2026

Planning ahead gives you and your loved ones peace of mind 💙

By putting a funeral plan in place, you can make sure everything is taken care of, easing the emotional and financial burden on your family when it matters most.

For a limited time, when you take out a funeral plan, you could receive a gift card worth up to £150 🎁

Contact our funeral plan consultants for further information

F M & J Wait Funeral Directors is a trading style of Dignity Funerals Limited. Dignity Funerals Limited is a company registered in England No. 00041598. VAT registered No. 486 6081 14. Registered office: 4 King Edwards Court, King Edward Square, Sutton Coldfield B73 6AP. Dignity Funerals Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under Firm Reference Number 967130.

15/05/2026

Keep your loved one close with a beautiful piece of memorial jewellery 🤍

Thoughtfully designed to honour precious memories, memorial jewellery offers a meaningful way to carry someone special with you every day. With a variety of styles, materials, colours, and personalisation options available, each piece can be made completely unique.

Memorial jewellery options include:

💫 Ashes set into resin
💫 Hair set into resin
💫 Clothing fibres set into resin
💫 Laser etching of handwriting
💫 Personalised engraving
💫 Self-fill options

If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please get in touch - we’re always here to help.

05/05/2026

What fun we had. Thank you so much for allowing us to be part of such a fabulous event.

04/05/2026

Dying Matters Week is a powerful reminder that talking about death isn’t something to fear — it’s something that can bring us closer together.

For too long, death has been treated as a taboo subject, whispered about or avoided altogether. But the truth is, it’s a natural part of life. By opening up these conversations, we give ourselves and our loved ones the chance to express wishes, share memories, and support one another in more meaningful ways.

Talking about death doesn’t make it happen sooner. Instead, it helps us live more fully — with clarity, compassion, and connection. It can ease anxiety, reduce uncertainty, and ensure that when the time comes, our voices are heard and respected.

Dying Matters Week encourages us to break the silence. Whether it’s a simple conversation with family, writing down your wishes, or supporting someone who is grieving, every step matters.

Let’s normalise these conversations. Let’s listen without fear. And let’s remember that by talking about death, we’re really talking about what matters most in life. 💛

01/05/2026

🌿 Bank Holiday Opening Hours 🌿

Over the Bank Holiday Weekend, we will be open as follows:

Friday 1st May : 9am - 5pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Bank Holiday Monday: 9am - 4pm

Outside of these hours, our telephone line remains available 24/7 for any assistance 🤍

📞 01543 263138

30/04/2026

A wonderful afternoon at the Memory Café 💛

Nadeem, Emma and Geneva had such a wholesome time spending the afternoon with the residents — full of smiles, laughter, singing and dancing. Moments like these are so special and truly uplifting for everyone involved.

It was fantastic to see everyone joining in, sharing memories, and enjoying the music together. A real reminder of how powerful connection and companionship can be.

We had a fabulous time and are so grateful for the warm welcome.

Thank you to Darwin Court for inviting us — we can’t wait to visit again! ✨