Independent Family run Funeral Directors for Knowle, Dorridge, Hockley Heath, Lapworth and the greater Solihull area. Family owned and operated by Sam and Helen Taylor, Taylor's Independent Family Funeral Directors provide comfort to families and a place to plan the most important occasion to honour a loved one.
A long time in the business but a new name in Knowle, Dorridge and the Solihull area as an independent funeral director, Sam Taylor has extensive experience working in the funeral industry throughout Birmingham and Solihull. During his time directing funerals and providing funeral services, Sam recognised the need for a family run, independent funeral service to serve his local community.
A long time in the business but a new name in Knowle, Dorridge and the Solihull area as an independent funeral director, Sam Taylor has extensive experience working in the funeral industry throughout Birmingham and Solihull. During his time directing funerals and providing funeral services, Sam recognised the need for a family run, independent funeral service to serve his local community.
Services
Sam is a partner in the business with his wife, Helen, who will be assisting with the running of the business and helping clients through the funeral process. We understand that arranging a funeral is an emotional experience and Sam or his wife Helen will always be available to speak with you personally, either in our Dorridge office or in the comfort of your own home.
A death at any time is stressful and emotional. Taylor's are experienced at dealing with family members of a deceased loved one in this situation and are there every step of the way to help you through a difficult period and process. We will arrange for your loved one to be collected and moved to our funeral home.
If your loved one dies at home and their death was expected, you should first call their GP to attend and certify the death. If it is not during normal working hours, you should phone the GP Surgery's emergency number. If your loved one dies at home and their death was not expected, you will need to call the police as well as your GP.
Every hospital has a Bereavement Officer on site who are there to advise and guide you through the process. The medical certificate which you will need to register their death will be available for collection from the Bereavement Office at the hospital. It is advisable to call beforehand to ensure the certificate is available before going there.
In most cases, the staff at the care or nursing home will contact us to arrange for the collection of your loved one. We are on call 24 hours a day and aim to be in attendance within an hour of their request. We will ensure that a doctor or other qualified person has attended. You will need to collect a Medical Certificate from your loved one's GP to enable you to register their death.
Reviews (9)
David Thorpe
Jul 23, 2021
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Sam Taylor has now been involved in the passing of both our parents, Dr George & Mrs Thorpe, long standing residents in Dorridge. Seeing Sam again was a great relief in knowing that everything would be handled and we would be consulted on every detail. Audrey’s funeral was perfect in every way. Thank you to Sam, Mackenzie and the Team. David Thorpe
Rosemarie Hitches
Apr 29, 2021
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I would like to thank Sam, Mackenzie and the team at Taylors for the help and support they provided during this upsetting time, making all the necessary arrangements for my mother's funeral.
Everything was dealt in a highly professional and sympathetic manner on the run up to and including the day of the funeral which ran very smoothly, just as mum would have wished for.
Thanks again.
Everything was dealt in a highly professional and sympathetic manner on the run up to and including the day of the funeral which ran very smoothly, just as mum would have wished for.
Thanks again.
Adam Benjamin
Dec 24, 2019
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Over the years our family has used what was classed as the “local family funeral directors in our area”. They unfortunately became a national concern a while ago and lost that “one to one personal touch” we had become used to.
Luckily we found Sam at Taylor’s had opened in Dorridge and asked him to deal with our grandmothers passing.
Both Sam and Liza were so approachable caring and professional at every stage of the process.
We honestly could not have asked for a more fitting and dignified way to give our respects and say our fair wells to Grandma.
We would not hesitate for a moment
Luckily we found Sam at Taylor’s had opened in Dorridge and asked him to deal with our grandmothers passing.
Both Sam and Liza were so approachable caring and professional at every stage of the process.
We honestly could not have asked for a more fitting and dignified way to give our respects and say our fair wells to Grandma.
We would not hesitate for a moment
Jim Hart
Oct 18, 2019
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M. L. Blythe
Nov 10, 2018
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We cannot thank Sam and Liza enough for the care and professionalism that they have shown during our recent sad loss. They both know how to listen - a rare occurrence in this day and age - and provided precisely what was requested. Their recommendations for the floral tribute and venue for after the funeral were superb and the funeral was conducted with dignity and unobtrusive quiet competence. As we had requested that donations be made to the Marie Curie Hospice, Sam and the bearers wore yellow daffodils in their lapels which was both touching and much appreciated. At all times during the planning
Dagmar Hamilton
Sep 04, 2018
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Taylors in Dorridge provided me with a first class service. Sadly I have had to use them twice within a year and they went above and beyond to support us at the difficult times.
Sam and his team were professional, supportive and extremely caring and helpful. Very decent people and a thoroughly professional exemplary service throughout.
Don’t hesitate to use them.
Sam and his team were professional, supportive and extremely caring and helpful. Very decent people and a thoroughly professional exemplary service throughout.
Don’t hesitate to use them.
Amanda Toner
Sep 29, 2017
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Jul 01, 2017
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Mandy Seymour
Jun 01, 2017
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Totally appalled that this so called caring family business in Dorridge can leave a hurst with a coffin, unattended with "Mom" in
family flowers on coffin pulled up in kerb outside Dorridge chip shop obviously on way to funeral with drivers standing inside not showing any compassion/respect to deceased or bereaved family. Disgusting behaviour to somebody's Mother/Grandmother.
family flowers on coffin pulled up in kerb outside Dorridge chip shop obviously on way to funeral with drivers standing inside not showing any compassion/respect to deceased or bereaved family. Disgusting behaviour to somebody's Mother/Grandmother.
