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Daniel Ross Funerals
Address: Grace Mary House Funeral Home, Eachelhurst Road, Walmley, Sutton Coldfield B76 1DT
Phone: 0121 313 0054 Email: enquiries@danielrossfunerals.co.uk Web: www.danielrossfunerals.co.uk
Funeral Director/s: Sarah Wolsey Dip FD and her brother Daniel. Sarah never expected to be called to funeral directing but, when her brother and his wife lost their daughter, Millie, she began attending their bereavement counselling group and, through talking to other bereaved families, found that she was able to connect with them. She then sought out voluntary work in the funeral industry and went on to train to be a funeral director with an excellent independent business in the Black Country. She is currently training to be a bereavement support counsellor for a local hospice.Says Sarah, “I give Winston’s Wish books to bereaved children. We pay for the publishing of Bereavement Guides for bereaved children and offer them free to whoever needs them, our local hospices, local schools, local hospitals.” When not working Sarah enjoys spending time with her family, walking and playing with her English bull terrier, Joe.
Specific Gravity: Most people in this area want a formal funeral. Sarah and Daniel are able to meet their expectations in this: they pride themselves on their immaculate turnout. They are also willing to tone down, if you want, and they will discuss this with you. They have had family members and children walking in front of the funeral procession (in front of the hearse). It is rare funeral director who will offer this option, and it is testimony to Daniel and Sarah’s genuineness and sincerity. When they talk about customer choice they really do mean it. Very smart fleet of vehicles plus less showy alternatives. They will discuss this with you. If it’s an estate car you’d prefer, that’s fine. They once took someone on their final journey in a sheep trailer.
What’s important? Sarah expresses herself with passion when she talks about what’s important to her. “We do this because we know no-one could take more care of a bereaved family, nor could anyone treat the deceased person with any more care or respect than we do.” The philosophy here is to give everyone as good a funeral as Daniel and Sarah would arrange for a member of their own family.
What’s different? Daniel and Sarah go to enormous lengths to get it right – “Whatever it takes, however long it takes!” Attention to detail here is second to none. They really do strive. Says Sarah, “I want to be different and better, I rack my brains for ways to improve.”
Services: When you phone,” If it’s a female voice, it’s me, Sarah. If it’s a male voice, it’s Daniel.” They will be there for you when you arrive and they’ll be there for you from start to finish. Yes to a home visit. Yes to you coming in and laying out and dressing the person who has died. Most unusually, they will offer you this. They find that “many female family members choose to do hair, nails, make-up. It’s so personal and very special.” Will discuss embalming with you and only advise it if they think it necessary. Will gladly work with those who wish to care for their dead at home: see the Do It All Yourself section of the Good Funeral Guide website. Says Sarah, “I would love to! I have not yet had this opportunity.” Same-sex funeral director to lay out the person who has died if you wish. Experienced in working all ethnic communities and faith groups. Excellent celebrants on their books. Funeral photographer also. Bespoke Orders of Service which “are truly personal and for which we have had amazing feedback.” Excellent range of coffins plus ‘keepsake’ jewellery for cremated remains. Their after-funeral care really is excellent. Good and informative website. Premises bright calm and comfy. Park your car in the forecourt outside.
Remarks: Very good value for money, and you only pay for what you want. In their own words, “We stick to a very simple and basic pricing structure which allows the family to decide how much they want us to do/ how much they want to do ie pallbearing. Adds Sarah, “I want to offer our families the very best services, excellent facilities, unrivalled care and personal attention at a competitive price. I want our services to be affordable to those with a tight budget.”
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Clare said...
Daniel Ross are a fantastic Funeral Directors, caring and professional in every way, highly recommended and truly lovely people.