Crematorium · Newport

Sirhowy Valley Crematorium

Sirhowy Valley Crematorium is a crematorium in Newport, Caerphilly. It is the closest option for Blackwood, Newbridge, Ystrad Mynach, Bargoed. The nearest other crematorium is Gwent Crematorium, 7.5 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Pontllanfraith, Newport, NP12 2YT
Phone	01495 828422
Website	sirhowyvalleycrem.co.uk
Opening hours	Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 · Sat Off · Sun Off
Council area	Caerphilly
County / area	Caerphilly

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,260 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£760
Unattended (direct) cremation	£585
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Operated by Westerleigh Group (not a council joint committee). Effective from 1 April 2026. Time-of-day pricing Mon-Fri: £1,260 is the peak 11:30-14:30 60-min slot; 10:30/15:30 £1,160; 09:30/16:30 £860; twilight (18:00-20:00) £1,160. Reduced = 30-min slot (08:30, 09:00, 17:30) £760. Saturday £1,260, Sunday £1,750. Direct cremation (unattended) £585. Extra 60 min +£395. Webcast £70.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Sirhowy Valley Crematorium

Booking: your funeral director normally books the date and time. Early-morning slots are often cheaper.
Service length: slots vary between crematoria — ask how long you’ll have in the chapel, and whether a double slot is available for a longer service.
Unattended (direct) cremation: most crematoria offer a lower fee for a cremation with no service. About direct cremation.
Livestreaming: many crematoria can webcast the service for people who can’t attend — ask when booking.
Faith needs: ask about witnessing the committal (important for Hindu and Sikh families), religious symbols in the chapel, and music.
Ashes: collect them, have your funeral director collect them, or ask about the gardens of remembrance. Where you can scatter ashes.

Towns near Sirhowy Valley Crematorium

Blackwood1 mi
Newbridge1.4 mi
Ystrad Mynach3 mi
Bargoed3.1 mi
Gelligaer3.2 mi
Risca4.8 mi
New Tredegar5 mi
Abertillery5.1 mi
Treharris5.6 mi
Caerphilly6.2 mi
Pontypool6.4 mi
Cwmbrân6.6 mi
Abercynon6.6 mi
Abersychan6.8 mi
Blaina7.2 mi
Tredegar8.4 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Sirhowy Valley Crematorium?

Your funeral director usually books the service time with the crematorium on your behalf. If you are arranging a funeral yourself, contact the crematorium office directly on 01495 828422.

How much does a cremation at Sirhowy Valley Crematorium cost?

Sirhowy Valley Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,260, with a lower-cost option at £760 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £585. This is the crematorium’s fee only — your funeral director’s charges are extra. Always check the current price with the crematorium.

Can the family watch the coffin enter the cremator?

Many UK crematoria let a small number of family members witness the charge — an important part of Hindu and Sikh funerals. Ask the crematorium in advance so they can arrange it.

When will the ashes be ready?

Ashes are usually ready within a few working days. You can collect them yourself, ask the funeral director to collect them, or ask about scattering or burial in the crematorium’s grounds.