Dormer Cottage Funeral Home

27/02/2026

We don't post much on Facebook as finding the time to sit and reflect often seems impossible but here goes....

This week saw us undertake the funeral of a wonderful gentleman who had the courage to meet me back in January knowing his time on this earth was coming to an end. He was just perfect, a true gentleman who spent the final weeks of his life making sure the garden was clear, the house was organised and he had purchased a new car for his wife....I will miss our chats.
I have had 4 families appoint me as their funeral director this week and if you're reading this thank you from the bottom of my heart, for trusting me and allowing me to guide you through what is inevitably the hardest thing you'll ever do....I promise I will be there every step of the way.
Today we took another perfect gentleman to Sutton Coldfield Crematorium, he travelled in a horsedrawn hearse which reflected his true love of horses, a larger than life character with an amazing sense of humour. I have enjoyed taking care of his family and we have had many many laughs along the way.
Also today Edward directed the funeral of another funeral director, a gentleman that helped train Edward to be the funeral director he is today. A man that called Edward the son he never had. Although I couldn't be there it made me proud to hear of all the funeral directors that travelled some miles to see Alf off today. A past unity coming together again after so many years have gone by.
Thank you to all of the drivers this week who as always have been dignified and professional especially Harrie today on our Alf's funeral and Mark who always comes with the best energy.
Thank you to Danni for all of your of your operative help, Danni our star.
Dionne for helping chauffer the 'older' funeral directors to Retford today.
Sally for your guidance and support as always.
My Oscar speech is complete 😂
Have a peaceful weekend folks.
Nikki

27/02/2026

Today was a very sad day laying our dear friend and colleague Alf to rest. As a final mark of respect Alf’s fellow funeral directors gathered around his coffin to bow, as they would have done so many times in the past with Alf as part of the team. Rest in Peace. Until we meet again 🕊️

Pictured below Roy Husselbee, Ed Cutler and Fr Graham Bayley - old colleagues reunited today to bid farewell to Alf.

11/02/2026

With great sadness we announce the passing of Alf Jaworski. A fellow funeral director, Alf took me under his wing when I started at the Co-op Funeral Service back in 2007. He showed me the ropes and I’ll be forever grateful. Thank you Alf for choosing me to take care of you, it’s truly an honour - rest in peace luvvie. All my love, Ed x

View Alf Jaworski's obituary to find out the funeral details, post messages of condolence, and light a candle in their memory.

27/01/2026

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26/01/2026

Today, Ed lead a Funeral of a much loved gentleman to Lichfield & District Crematorium. May he Rest in Peace. 🕊️

We are proud to retain the traditions of wearing a 🎩 Top Hat and walking with a cane when leading a Hearse carrying a loved one to their final resting place.

23/01/2026

We are here to take great care of loved one whilst they rest at our Funeral Home, Dormer Cottage. On their special day we then lead them with reverence on their final journey, laying them to rest with the care and dignity only a family can provide. ❤️🕊️

17/01/2026

When interim sleep takes me
I want you close beside
No tears, no sad goodbye
I am calm and still as a fallen autumn leaf

When that interim sleep takes me
I will pass first into a room next door
Not far away, nor lost to finer senses
Not gone forever, nor to be forgotten

And when your turn comes at last
To close those waking eyes
Pass willing to the room next door
Seeking no blameless redemption
Walk to that open window, open to the stars

Look out down the winding river valley
Where lights sparkle, marking stations
Stations where trains start and stop
On the separate journeys of our many lives

High above the nearest empty station
Flies a solitary bird, faint in the higher distance
Circling, soaring in the infinite blue
Reach up to that bird to find me waiting
On firm, welcoming, feathered wings

Together we will circle in that infinite blue
Glide down past stately barges to the next twinkling station
Buy tickets, stow useless excess baggage
To board the onward train, another journey

© Ian Anderson

08/01/2026

Things are looking very wintery at Dormer Cottage Funeral Home

24/12/2025

Should you need our assistance during the Christmas and New Year we are available 24 hours by calling 01827 234 001.

08/11/2025

We will remember them

29/10/2025

Rest in peace Rev Alan Barrett. He took many funerals over the years for Tamworth people and was always a pleasure to work with and had the greatest sense of humour. 🙏🙌❤️

We are sorry to report that the Rev. Alan Barrett, Vicar of Tamworth from 1997 - 2013, passed away last Friday, after an illness.

Rev. Alan is fondly remembered by many in Tamworth. We hold Alan's wife, Janet, in our prayers at this sad time and will continue to pray for the family in days ahead.

22/07/2025

Our thoughts and prayers are with Steven's family at this sad time