--- title: Asian Funeral Directors Birmingham | The Indian Funeral Company description: Dignified Hindu, Sikh & South-Asian funerals in Birmingham & the West Midlands. Founded by Meera Bhanot. 24/7 line, Hindi & Punjabi speakers. Cremation £3,999. --- # Asian Funeral Directors in Birmingham & the West Midlands The Indian Funeral Company arranges dignified Hindu, Sikh and South-Asian funerals across Birmingham and the West Midlands. We handle every practical step with cultural care so your family can focus on saying goodbye. Call our 24/7 line and we will guide you through what happens next. *"Providing generations of care, with tradition, trust and guidance."* Call us any time on **01922 438503**. ## A funeral arranged with cultural understanding You should never have to explain your traditions to the people caring for your loved one. We understand the rites, the timing and the expectations of a Hindu or Sikh funeral, and we carry the practical weight so your family can grieve. - **Available 24/7, 365 days** — A death can happen at any hour. One call to 01922 438503 reaches us day or night, every day of the year, and we begin caring for your loved one straight away. - **Hindi & Punjabi speakers** — Our founder, Meera Bhanot, speaks English, Hindi and Punjabi, so arrangements can be made in the language your family is most comfortable with. - **Faith rites respected** — Hindu antim sanskar, Sikh antam sanskar and other South-Asian traditions are followed carefully and without compromise. - **Clear, honest pricing** — Our full price list is published and CMA-compliant. You will always know exactly what a funeral costs before you decide anything. ## A message from our founder — care built on tradition, trust and guidance The Indian Funeral Company was founded on Meera Bhanot's vision of community and cultural preservation — a belief that every South-Asian family deserves a funeral carried out exactly as their faith and traditions ask, with no detail overlooked and no family left to navigate it alone. Raised within Hindu culture and fluent in English, Hindi and Punjabi, Meera brings first-hand understanding of Hindu and Sikh rites to every family she serves. For more than a decade she has treated this work not as a business but as a dedication to upholding the traditions that are the cornerstone of our community — guiding grandparents who want tradition honoured, and second- and third-generation families who need everything explained simply and honestly. That commitment shapes everything we do: round-the-clock care, honest published pricing, and the quiet reassurance of someone who understands your traditions standing beside you. **Meera Bhanot — Founder & Funeral Director** ## Why families across the West Midlands choose us For over a decade we have cared for the Asian community with cultural fluency, dignity and unwavering availability. - **Over a decade of care** — We have served the Asian community across the West Midlands for more than ten years, arranging funerals with the same respect we would give our own family. - **Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist & Jain** — Each faith is served to its own cultural norms, with careful attention to the rites, timing and ceremonies your tradition requires. - **24 hours, 365 days a year** — Our arrangement line is answered at any hour, on any day. When you need us, someone who understands is always there to help. - **Hindi & Punjabi speakers** — Nothing is lost in translation at the moment it matters most — we arrange everything in the language your family prefers. - **Same-sex professionals on request** — Where your family's tradition calls for it, we can arrange for same-sex funeral professionals to tend to your loved one. - **At home or at our funeral home** — Arrangements can be made in the comfort of your own home or at one of our funeral homes — whichever brings your family more ease. ## How we can help Whatever your family needs, we arrange it end to end with respect for your faith and traditions. - **[Hindu Funerals & Cremations](/hindu-funerals-cremations/)** — Antyeshti and antim sanskar rites arranged with care, from care of the deceased to the cremation ceremony. - **[Sikh Funerals & Cremations](/sikh-funeral-service/)** — Antam sanskar rites supported respectfully, including gurdwara and Ardas considerations. - **[Repatriation to India](/our-funeral-services/)** — Full arrangement of transporting your loved one from the UK to India, with all documentation handled. - **[Memorials & other faiths](/our-funeral-services/)** — Personalised memorial services and support for Buddhist, Jain and other South-Asian traditions. ## Complete Cremation Package — £3,999 Our weekday Complete Cremation Package includes care of the deceased, washing and dressing, an oak-veneer coffin, chapel viewing, a Jaguar hearse, a limousine and all administration — plus cremation fees of up to £1,000. A full itemised price list is published in line with CMA rules. [See full pricing](/pricing/). ## Serving families across the West Midlands Based in Walsall, we care for Asian families throughout Birmingham and the surrounding region: Birmingham, Coventry, Dudley, Solihull, Walsall, Wolverhampton and the surrounding West Midlands. ## Questions families often ask **Can I call you at night or at the weekend?** Yes. Our line on 01922 438503 is answered 24 hours a day, every day of the year. When a death occurs, call us at any hour and we will begin caring for your loved one and guide you through the first steps. **Do you speak Hindi and Punjabi?** Yes. Our founder, Meera Bhanot, speaks English, Hindi and Punjabi, and arrangements can be made in whichever language your family prefers. **Which faiths do you serve?** We arrange Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist and Jain funerals, along with other South-Asian faith traditions, each carried out to its own cultural norms. We work alongside your family, priest or granthi and follow your rites carefully. **How much does a funeral cost?** Our Complete Cremation Package is £3,999 on a weekday, which includes care of the deceased, an oak-veneer coffin, chapel viewing, a Jaguar hearse, a limousine and administration, plus cremation fees of up to £1,000. A full itemised price list is published on our pricing page. **Can you arrange repatriation to India?** Yes. We arrange repatriation from the UK to India, including the documentation, transport and coordination involved in bringing your loved one home. **Can arrangements be made in our own home?** Yes. We can make arrangements in the comfort of your own home or at one of our funeral homes across the West Midlands, whichever is easier for your family. Where your tradition calls for it, we can also arrange same-sex funeral professionals to tend to your loved one. **Will you follow our religious rites correctly?** Yes. We arrange Hindu antim sanskar, Sikh antam sanskar and other South-Asian rites with careful attention to your traditions. We work alongside your family, priest or granthi — we do not make religious decisions on your behalf. ## We are here whenever you need us If you have just lost someone, or you want to understand your options, speak to us now. There is no obligation and no charge to talk. Call **01922 438503** — 24/7.