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)
Bereavement Services
We are now able to offer reserves for cremated remains plots at each of our cemeteries from 1 June 2024.
Unfortunately, we are unable to extend this to full graves at the present time.
If you have experienced a bereavement you can find support on our Bereavement Support Services page.
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.