Cemeteries in Solihull

Work to remove tree roots

We are carrying out work around some headstones in our cemeteries to remove any tree roots, level the foundations and level the headstones.

Headstones will need to be removed for this work to be done, and the plot holders are being contacted about this.

Please do not touch any memorials or attempt to reposition or move them.

We apologise for this necessary disruption in our cemeteries. Our contractors will be as discreet as possible.

Cemetery turfing

Work to complete the turfing is continuing and we anticipate completing this work before the end of June. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us on 0121 709 7009.

Robin Hood Pergola Removal

The pergola structures in Lavender Walk and the Garden of Tranquillity at Robin Hood Cemetery, need to be removed.

We know that this may be upsetting, and we understand the sensitivity of carrying out any work close to memorials, but these works are essential as the structures have been deemed unsafe.

Work is expected to start in three weeks on Monday 7 July 2025 and will be undertaken as sympathetically as possible. We will take photographs of the location before, during and after the removal and aim to preserve the integrity of the flora and fauna.

Access to the location will be restricted during this time but we will try to keep disruption to a minimum.

We expect the work to be completed within a week and will keep our website updated as to the progress.

If you require any more information, please read our frequently asked questions.

Document

Robin-Hood-Pergola-Removal-FAQs.pdf (PDF, 72.88KB)

 

Pond in Robin Hood Cemetery

The first phase of works to improve the pond at Robin Hood Cemetery is complete. We are now part way through the second phase of works and hope to complete this by the end of spring.

Thank you for your patience whilst these works are being completed.

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.

Woodlands Cemetery Road Closure

Road closure of B4114 Birmingham Road from 7am Monday 14 July to 7am Monday 11 August 2025, please allow extra time for your journey.

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.

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

Cemetery and Crematorium Rules and Regulations

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

• Telephone: 0121 704 8000
• Email: connectcc@solihull.gov.uk

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

• Telephone: 0121 709 7009
• Email: robinhoodcemetery@solihull.gov.uk

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.