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Funeral directors in Briton Ferry

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Briton Ferry (Llansawel), Neath Port Talbot, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Briton Ferry itself, and 26 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Amlosgfa Margam, 6.6 miles away. Deaths in Briton Ferry are registered with Neath Port Talbot register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Briton Ferry

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 Briton Ferry

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
Baglan Funeral Home (price list 2023)1.7 miles£2,330£1,243
Cockwell's Funeral Service (price list 2021)3.2 miles£1,200—
John Edwards Funeral Directors (price list 2024)5.0 miles£1,990£1,350
Graham J Sullivan Funeral Directors5.3 miles£2,595£1,545
D G Attwell Funeral Directors5.4 miles£2,075—
St James Funeral Home8.7 miles£2,495£1,495
Porthcawl Funeral Services11.9 miles£1,950—

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Crematoria near Briton Ferry

Cemeteries in and near Briton Ferry

Natural & woodland burial near Briton Ferry

Faith & cultural funerals in Briton Ferry

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim 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 (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (2 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (4 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

Jehovah’s Witness funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Briton Ferry?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Briton Ferry, 14 funeral directors within 5 miles and 26 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Briton Ferry?
The nearest crematorium to Briton Ferry is Amlosgfa Margam, about 6.6 miles from the town centre. Llanelli Crematorium (13.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Briton Ferry?
Contact Neath Port Talbot 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 Briton Ferry?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Briton Ferry is £1,950 (funeral director’s charges only) at Porthcawl Funeral Services. 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 Neath Port Talbot are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Briton Ferry?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Briton Ferry 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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