Cemeteries in Solihull

In this section:

Death certification new regulations

New regulations to reform death certification in England and Wales came into force on 9 September 2024.

Under the reforms, all deaths will legally become subject to either a medical examiner’s scrutiny or a coroner’s investigation.

If you would like to find out more about death certification reforms, please visit: An overview of the death certification reforms - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

We have three cemeteries in Solihull.

Attendance at funerals for burials

Attendance at a graveside is unlimited.

Attendance at funerals for cremations

Scatterings and cremated remains interments can be booked through your funeral director.

The Book of Remembrance Room and waiting rooms are now open.

Cemetery and Crematorium bookings

Bookings should be made through your funeral director.

Dedicated memorials

Memorial headstone permits are being processed and stonemasons should email these to robinhoodcemetery@solihull.gov.uk. Find more information on our Memorial Options page.

We have memorials commissioned by Solihull SANDS at all of our cemeteries dedicated to babies who have died around the time of their birth.

At Woodlands Cemetery we have memorials dedicated to children and to members of the armed forces commissioned by The Friends of Woodlands Cemetery.

We also have memorials commemorating those lost in Road Traffic Accidents.

Robin Hood and Widney Manor - Roadworks

There are planned works to take place in Solihull affecting the road network along Homer Road between Monday 4 November and Friday 29 November.

The works are part of the Solihull Town Centre Energy Network which is a joint initiative to provide a new source of low carbon heat and power (electricity) to public and private sector customers within Solihull town centre.

Single lane road closure (eastbound direction only) Homer Road, Solihull Town Centre B91 3RG – between Solihull Police Station and the junction with Church Hill Road.

The above section of road will be closed for the duration of the works, however vehicle and pedestrian access to the Register Office and Church Hill car park will be maintained throughout. 

The westbound lane will remain open in its entirety and alternative routes for traffic will be signposted via Princes Way. See diversion map.

Turfing

We are commencing our Autumn turfing from the 7 October. This is scheduled as a four week programme subject to weather constraints. Should you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0121 709 7009.

Widney Manor Cemetery

Health and Safety improvement works are being carried out in the buildings near to the car park. The work will take 2 weeks in total however on Thursday 3 and Friday 4 October, there may be limited access to the public toilets. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Robin Hood Tranquillity Gardens

Please be aware that parts of the pergola in the Gardens of Tranquillity have become unstable and are a Health and Safety risk. As a result of this we would ask you not to touch or enter the structure but to remain on the outskirts to ensure that there is no risk of injury.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause you, however your safety is our priority.

Bench cleaning

We are currently completing the bench cleansing across the cemetery sites. This is an ongoing piece of maintenance work and we are targeting all three cemeteries to be completed by the end of September.

If you are concerned about the cleansing of your bench, please contact us via 0121 709 7009.

Improvement works

Following the upgrade to the lighting in the Book of Remembrance room, further upgrades are scheduled to be completed from the week commencing 7 October. Unfortunately, there will be limited access to view the Books during this time.

Should you wish to arrange a private viewing of an entry in the Book, please contact us on 0121 709 7009. Alternatively, entries can be viewed online at Robin Hood Crematorium - Book of Remembrance 

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience. 

Pond in Robin Hood Cemetery

Following an important ecological survey, our plans to improve the pond in Robin Hood Cemetery are now underway.

The website and notice boards will be kept up to date with the latest progress.

Thank you for your patience.

Streetsbrook Road
Shirley
Solihull
B90 3NL

You can view an accessibility guide for the cemetery at AccessAble. 

Visiting the cemetery

Summer opening: 1 April until 31 October

  • Monday to Saturday from 9.00am to 6.00pm
  • Sundays and bank holidays from 10.00am to 6.00pm

Winter Opening: 1 November until 31 March

  • Monday to Saturday from 9.00am to 4.30pm
  • Sundays and bank holidays from 10.00am to 4.30pm
  • Christmas Day and Boxing Day from 10.00am to 2.00pm

About the cemetery

Opened in 1917, the cemetery covers an area of 45 acres, a Cemetery Chapel was constructed in 1931, the extensive grounds consist of ancient woodland, with traditional graves, lawn graves, cremated remains graves, remembrance gardens set aside for the scattering of cremated remains and specialised memorial areas where a wide range of memorials are available.

The Crematorium was opened in 1958 and the chapel was modified and extended in 2017. The chapel can accommodate up to 80 people seated and 120 people standing.

Music is supplied by Wesley Media. There is an organ available for use, but there is not an onsite organist. Standard chapel services are for 30 minutes, extra time in the chapel can be arranged.

Improvement works

The waiting room will be redecorated on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September as part of our improvement works. Please note that on these dates there will be limited access to the toilets and Book of Remembrance Room.

Should you wish to arrange a private viewing of an entry in the Book, please call us on 0121 709 7009. Alternatively, entries can be viewed online at Woodlands Crematorium - Book of Remembrance 

Please accept our apologies for any inconvenience.
 

Birmingham Road
Coleshill
North Warwickshire
B46 1DP

You can view an accessibility guide for the cemetery at AccessAble. 

Visiting the cemetery

Summer opening: 1 April until 31 October

  • Monday to Saturday 9.00am to 6.00pm
  • Sundays and bank holidays 10.00am to 6.00pm

Winter Opening: 1 November until 31 March

  • Monday to Saturday from 9.00am to 4.30pm
  • Sundays and bank holidays from 10.00am to 4.30pm
  • Christmas Day and Boxing Day from 10.00am to 2.00pm

About the cemetery

Opened in 1984 the grounds consist of lawn graves, children’s graves, cremated remains graves and remembrance gardens set aside for the scattering of cremated remains. The cemetery has an extensive woodland area containing an ancient decoy pool.

In 2000 the existing cemetery chapel was modified and extended to make provision for the Crematorium. The style and architecture was carefully planned to match the existing building and is sympathetic to its rural location. The chapel can accommodate up to 60 people seated and 60 people standing.

Music is supplied by Wesley Media. There is an organ available for use, but there is not an onsite organist. Standard chapel services are for 30 minutes, extra time in the chapel can be arranged.

Widney Manor Road
Bentley Heath
B93 9AA

You can view an accessibility guide for the cemetery at AccessAble.

Visiting the cemetery:

Summer opening: 1 April until 31 October

  • Monday to Saturday from 9.00am to 6.00pm
  • Sundays and bank holidays from 10.00am to 6.00pm

Winter Opening: 1 November until 31 March

  • Monday to Saturday from 9.00am to 4.30pm
  • Sundays and bank holidays from 10.00am to 4.30pm
  • Christmas Day and Boxing Day from 10.00am to 2.00pm

About the cemetery

Opened in 1992 and situated in a rural setting. The cemetery consists of traditional graves, lawn graves, Muslim graves, Greek Orthodox graves, Coptic Christian graves, children’s graves, cremated remains graves and a remembrance garden set aside for the scattering of cremated remains.

View our full list of fees and charges.

Within our fees and charges, we mention ‘resident’ and ‘non-resident’ fees. A resident is someone who pays council tax to Solihull Council or lived within Solihull up to the last 2 years of their life. If our social care team placed the deceased in a care home outside of Solihull, they will still be treated as a ‘resident’. 

Your proof of residency could be:

  • a council tax bill dated within the last 2 years
  • a driving licence that lists an address responsible for paying council tax to Solihull Council - you can check this at GOV.UK
  • a utility bill for a property within the Solihull borough dated within the last 2 years
  • medical correspondence or correspondence from any government department addressed to you at a property in Solihull dated within the last two years

 

Mourners are reminded that items which are considered to be a health and safety concern should not be left in the grounds. Items such as glass, shepherd’s crooks and alcohol will be removed in line with our rules and regulations along with any other items that could be a health and safety concern, as soon as they have been identified. 

If you think you may have left items on the grave of your loved one that could be a health and safety concern and would like to arrange a collection, please contact us by email at robinhoodcemetery@solihull.gov.uk, providing the following information:

  • cemetery
  • grave number
  • name of the deceased
  • items removed
  • your name
  • your telephone number

Our Cemetery Rules and Regulations are currently under review.

If someone dies and has no next of kin, or their family, friends or relatives can’t or won’t arrange and pay for a funeral, we have a responsibility to provide a Public Health Funeral.

Our Public Health Funeral Policy is the guidance that we use arranging Public Health Funerals.

All bookings should be made through your funeral director

All enquiries about the maintenance of the cemetery grounds can be be made to Solihull Connect

All other enquiries can be made to the Cemeteries and Crematoria Office.

Cemeteries and Crematoria Office: Bereavement Service Support Team, Solihull Register Office, Homer Road, Solihull, B91 3QZ

Office hours are:

  • Monday - 9.00am to 5.00pm
  • Tuesday - 9.00am to 5.00pm
  • Wednesday - 9.00am to 5.00pm
  • Thursday - 9.00am to 5.00pm
  • Friday - 9.00am to 5.00pm

Phone lines are open 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

Face to Face appointments are by appointment only, please call 0121 709 7009 to make an appointment.