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Funeral directors in Bridgend

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Bridgend (Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr) (Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr), Bridgend, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 2 funeral directors based in Bridgend, and 12 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Coychurch Crematorium, 1.6 miles away. Deaths in Bridgend are registered with Bridgend register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Bridgend

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

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Bridgend

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
Penybont Funeral Services0.3 miles—£1,900
Porthcawl Funeral Services5.5 miles£1,950—
Humphreys Funeral Home10.4 miles£2,535—
Cockwell's Funeral Service (price list 2021)10.9 miles£1,200—
Morgan T Vowles Funeral Directors11.0 miles£2,535—
Dewi Reynolds and Sons Funeral Directors11.4 miles£2,395£1,545
Baglan Funeral Home (price list 2023)12.4 miles£2,330£1,243
Piper Funeral Services14.5 miles£2,200—

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Crematoria near Bridgend

Cemeteries in and near Bridgend

Natural & woodland burial near Bridgend

Faith & cultural funerals in Bridgend

Places of worship near Bridgend — 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 (2 nearby)

Buddhist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Catholic churches (8 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (2 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (3 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (5 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

Latter-day Saints chapels (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Bridgend: find a church in Bridgend for a funeral service

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When someone dies in Bridgend: 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 Bridgend register office within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered. Find how to book · Bridgend 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 Bridgend

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 Bridgend?
We list 2 funeral directors based in Bridgend, 2 funeral directors within 5 miles and 12 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Bridgend?
The nearest crematorium to Bridgend is Coychurch Crematorium, about 1.6 miles from the town centre. Amlosgfa Margam (7.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Bridgend?
Contact Bridgend 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 Bridgend?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Bridgend is £1,950 (funeral director’s charges only) at Porthcawl Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £872.45 at Coychurch 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 Bridgend are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Bridgend?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Bridgend 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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