Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors

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 🌷

20/05/2026

We had the honour to look after a gent who was taken far too early. Thank you to the family in trusting us to make his final journey a special one.

19/05/2026

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.

18/05/2026

Starting tomorrow we are offering a £150 gift card if you take out an attended pre-paid funeral plan.

15/05/2026

Congratulations to our Funeral Service Specialist and Funeral Plan Consultant Emma Galvin for her long service award after being at Roberts & Brain Funeral Directors for 20 years.

09/05/2026

As part of ongoing efforts to open up conversations around dying, death and bereavement, grief education is being introduced into the Relationships, S*x and Health Education (RSHE) curriculum in England from September 2026.

It’s a positive step towards helping young people better understand and navigate feelings around loss, change and bereavement.

By building awareness from an early age, we can help normalise these discussions, reduce stigma, and give future generations the confidence to express and manage their emotions.

, it’s a reminder that talking about grief, at any age, can make a real difference.