Independent Family Funeral Directors since 1856
The Bastock family have been funeral directors for over 160 years. Over seven generations we have built an enviable reputation for the excellence of the funerals we arrange. Our company has never stood still and we constantly seek to improve on what we do and the choices we provide.
Our objective has never changed, we strive to provide the best possible funeral at the most reasonable cost. In 2001 we opened our new purpose built funeral home in Olton, Solihull. Our investment ensures the facilities we have are without compromise. The bespoke design, private reception rooms and private mourning suites, have all been designed to make your visit a peaceful and calming experience. Our qualified and dedicated advisors will listen to your requirements and guide you through the choices to ensure your complete satisfaction with the arrangements you make.
I hope the information we have here will help you make all the right decisions. Although we have done our best to include the most popular available options, if there is something you would like and you can't find it here, please do call and we will do our best to help. As always, our advice is free and without obligation.
I hope that our hard work and commitment to service continues to set the standards for many generations to come.
Our objective has never changed, we strive to provide the best possible funeral at the most reasonable cost. In 2001 we opened our new purpose built funeral home in Olton, Solihull. Our investment ensures the facilities we have are without compromise. The bespoke design, private reception rooms and private mourning suites, have all been designed to make your visit a peaceful and calming experience. Our qualified and dedicated advisors will listen to your requirements and guide you through the choices to ensure your complete satisfaction with the arrangements you make.
I hope the information we have here will help you make all the right decisions. Although we have done our best to include the most popular available options, if there is something you would like and you can't find it here, please do call and we will do our best to help. As always, our advice is free and without obligation.
I hope that our hard work and commitment to service continues to set the standards for many generations to come.
Corona Virus – Implications on Funeral Services - updated 13th October 2020
All our funeral homes are currently open during their normal business hours.
We would like to reassure all our families that we are doing everything we can to make sure all our current funerals take place exactly as arranged. As we arrange and book new funerals we are keeping in mind we may not have all our usual staff available due to illness or isolation. Please be assured we will always have a contingency in place to make sure the funeral takes place. However we all need to be mindful of keeping everyone safe and the possible outcome of local and national guidelines.
We are welcoming families back into our funeral homes to make arrangements although if you prefer, we are still happy to discuss everything over the phone or by video on your preferred App. We ask you to limit the number of people who attend any of our premises to three so we can observe social distancing rules. Legislation now requires anyone who enters our premises to wear a suitable face covering. If you don't have one we will provide one for you. The death registration process has changed significantly so please contact us for up to date information.
Transport - Our limousines now have Covid screens in place so we can offer transport for 6 people from the same family or social bubble.
All cemeteries and crematoria are restricting the number of people who can attend a service. These differ for each local authority but Birmingham will allow 30 people in a crematorium chapel and at a graveside. Solihull will allow 20 people to attend a service in their crematorium chapels and a further 10 people may stand outside. Solihull Cemeteries will allow 30 people at a graveside. This represents the governments Tier 1 approach. Please be aware that Tier 2 would limit numbers to 15 and the government can do this with very little warning. We would let you know as soon as possible if this happens.
With this in mind we are able to live stream the funeral service via a Facebook Live feed for those family members who are unable to attend. Please ask us for details of how this works.
Face Masks - From the 10th August all mourners entering a Church or Crematorium Chapel will be required to wear a suitable face covering. You may be denied access if you don't have one.
Together we can make sure that we do the best with the situation at hand.
If you know of anyone vulnerable in the community who can’t get out and needs medication collecting, food supplies or anything urgent, just get in touch and we’ll do our best to help. We're a local family business who care about our local community.
All our funeral homes are currently open during their normal business hours.
We would like to reassure all our families that we are doing everything we can to make sure all our current funerals take place exactly as arranged. As we arrange and book new funerals we are keeping in mind we may not have all our usual staff available due to illness or isolation. Please be assured we will always have a contingency in place to make sure the funeral takes place. However we all need to be mindful of keeping everyone safe and the possible outcome of local and national guidelines.
We are welcoming families back into our funeral homes to make arrangements although if you prefer, we are still happy to discuss everything over the phone or by video on your preferred App. We ask you to limit the number of people who attend any of our premises to three so we can observe social distancing rules. Legislation now requires anyone who enters our premises to wear a suitable face covering. If you don't have one we will provide one for you. The death registration process has changed significantly so please contact us for up to date information.
Transport - Our limousines now have Covid screens in place so we can offer transport for 6 people from the same family or social bubble.
All cemeteries and crematoria are restricting the number of people who can attend a service. These differ for each local authority but Birmingham will allow 30 people in a crematorium chapel and at a graveside. Solihull will allow 20 people to attend a service in their crematorium chapels and a further 10 people may stand outside. Solihull Cemeteries will allow 30 people at a graveside. This represents the governments Tier 1 approach. Please be aware that Tier 2 would limit numbers to 15 and the government can do this with very little warning. We would let you know as soon as possible if this happens.
With this in mind we are able to live stream the funeral service via a Facebook Live feed for those family members who are unable to attend. Please ask us for details of how this works.
Face Masks - From the 10th August all mourners entering a Church or Crematorium Chapel will be required to wear a suitable face covering. You may be denied access if you don't have one.
Together we can make sure that we do the best with the situation at hand.
If you know of anyone vulnerable in the community who can’t get out and needs medication collecting, food supplies or anything urgent, just get in touch and we’ll do our best to help. We're a local family business who care about our local community.
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