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Funeral directors in Blaina

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Blaina (Blaenau), Blaenau Gwent, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Blaina, and 29 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Sirhowy Valley Crematorium, 7.2 miles away. Deaths in Blaina are registered with Blaenau Gwent register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Blaina

Sorted by distance from the town centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

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Compare funeral director prices near Blaina

From each funeral director’s published standardised price list. Attended prices are funeral director’s charges only; direct cremation prices include the cremation fee.

Funeral directorDistanceAttended funeralDirect cremation
T J Brown & Sons Funeral Directors2.6 miles£2,495£1,645
G Brown And Family Funeral Directors Ltd.5.8 miles£2,201£1,495
Woodfield Park Funeral Home6.6 miles£2,495£1,645
Thomas J Thomas & Sons Funeral Directors6.9 miles£2,495£1,645
Julian Tooley (price list 2024)7.0 miles£3,270£1,682
Arthur Peake and Sons9.8 miles£2,295£1,520

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Crematoria near Blaina

Cemeteries in and near Blaina

Natural & woodland burial near Blaina

Faith & cultural funerals in Blaina

Places of worship near Blaina — useful for arranging a service, prayers or a faith leader. Funeral customs by faith.

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (1 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (4 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (4 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (5 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Orthodox churches (1 nearby)

Orthodox Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Cultural traditions: Nigerian · Ghanaian · Caribbean · Irish · Polish · Chinese · Greek Cypriot · Somali · Gypsy and Traveller

When someone dies in Blaina: what to do

  1. Get the death confirmed. If it was expected, call the GP, hospice or NHS 111 Wales. If it was sudden or unexpected, call 999.
  2. Medical examiner review. The doctor records the cause of death and a medical examiner reviews it. The medical examiner’s office will contact you and explain the cause of death.
  3. Register the death with Blaenau Gwent register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Blaenau Gwent Council bereavement services.
  4. Choose a funeral director — compare two or three from the list above and ask for their standardised price list. You can call them at any time.
  5. Use Tell Us Once to notify most government services in one go — the registrar gives you a reference.

In Wales you can register a death and hold ceremonies in Welsh or English.

Full step-by-step guide · Printable checklist

Funeral costs in Blaina

Every funeral director must publish a standardised price list, so you can compare like for like. National averages from SunLife’s 2026 Cost of Dying research give a guide:

Direct cremation (unattended)£1,628
Simple attended funeral£3,828
Funeral with typical extras£5,140

Source: SunLife Cost of Dying Report 2026. Local crematorium and burial fees vary. Full cost guide · Cost calculator · Help paying for a funeral

Frequently asked questions

How many funeral directors are there in Blaina?
We list 1 funeral director based in Blaina, 9 funeral directors within 5 miles and 29 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Blaina?
The nearest crematorium to Blaina is Sirhowy Valley Crematorium, about 7.2 miles from the town centre. Gwent Crematorium (9.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Blaina?
Contact Blaenau Gwent register office once the medical examiner’s office has confirmed the death can be registered. You then have 5 days to register. Most offices need an appointment — you can find yours on GOV.UK.
How much does a funeral cost in Blaina?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Blaina is £2,201 (funeral director’s charges only) at G Brown And Family Funeral Directors Ltd.; add the crematorium fee — £1,260 at Sirhowy Valley Crematorium. Prices vary between funeral directors, so compare their standardised price lists. As a guide, SunLife’s 2026 research puts the average UK direct cremation at £1,628 and a simple attended funeral at £3,828. Crematorium and burial fees in Blaenau Gwent are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Blaina?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Blaina offer a direct (unattended) cremation, and national providers cover the area too. Ask for the “unattended funeral” price on each funeral director’s standardised price list. Compare direct cremation.

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