Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors

19/06/2026

A lady who we have had the honor to look after.

Mrs Madeline Ethel Bissell sadly passed away on Friday, 15th May 2026. Details of the funeral date and arrangements are available here on their Funeral Notice page.

16/06/2026

❤️💛💜 CHARITY EVENT 💜💛❤️

On Sunday 5th July, there is an event taking place at Warley Woods called picnic in the park. It has been running for many years and we want to be part of that event by doing a mystery tombola.

We wish to raise money for Warley Woods and for St Albans Community Association

This is where we are asking for your help, we are desperately trying to find prizes for our tombola and was wondering if anyone can help.

We would be so grateful if you can help 😃

14/06/2026

Thank you to Global Wines, Go Go Gadgets, Simon Fenton Arts, Pizza Pan, Goldie lox and CharmAholics for your kind donations towards our charity event.

Please if any other businesses are willing to help or anyone who has anything you don't want and it is suitable for our tombola, please get in touch.

13/06/2026

Make a funeral service personal to your loved one.

Alternatives to the traditional hearse.

10/06/2026

Another gentleman who we have the honour to look after on his final journey.

Mr Christopher Edward O'Reilly sadly passed away on Monday, 25th May 2026. Details of the funeral date and arrangements are available here on their Funeral Notice page.

04/06/2026

We had the honour to look after a gent who sadly passed away too soon.

We had the honor to work with Victorian Carriages to give him the send off the family wanted.

Also the family had a photographer Stacey Deeley Photography to capture the moments.

🩵 Gone too soon 🩵

02/06/2026

‼️HELP NEEDED‼️

We are doing a mystery tombola at Picnic in the park for 2 local charities and we need your help.

We are looking for any donations that we could use on our tombola.

From unused smellies/toiletries, a bottle of wine or unwanted gifts, we appreciate any help.

25/05/2026

A gent whose family have given us the honour to look after. A family who we are helping, making the gent's final resting place where he wanted.

Mr Richard Noel Murphy sadly passed away on Tuesday, 21st April 2026. Details of the funeral date and arrangements are available here on their Funeral Notice page.

24/05/2026

Looking ahead doesn’t have to feel daunting - and it can come with a simple thank you along the way.
Take out a funeral plan with us and receive a gift card worth up to £150, redeemable at 200+ retailers, making it easy to plan a family day out this summer.

💬 Comment below: if you had a voucher for a family day out, how would you use it?

📍 For more information, contact
Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors
95/99 Three Shires Oak Road, Smethwick B67 5BT
Telephone: 01214295231

Roberts and Brain 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.

21/05/2026

Sometimes, it’s not that we don’t want to talk about death and dying - it’s just that we’re not sure how to begin.

For many people, the difficulty comes from worrying about saying the wrong thing, or not wanting to upset someone. But often, it’s the small, simple moments that can open the door - checking in, sharing a memory, or just listening.

💬 Today, we're sharing 7 tips on how to start the conversation. You don’t need to have all the right words, just being open and present can make a real difference 🌷