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Funeral directors in Cardiff

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Cardiff (Caerdydd) (Caerdydd), Cardiff, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 13 funeral directors based in Cardiff, and 22 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Cardiff and Glamorgan Memorial Park and Crematorium, 5.2 miles away. Deaths in Cardiff are registered with Cardiff register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Cardiff

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

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Compare funeral director prices near Cardiff

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
Robert D Johnson6.6 miles£1,382£1,080
Williams and Co7.6 miles£2,421£1,250

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Crematoria near Cardiff

Cemeteries in and near Cardiff

Natural & woodland burial near Cardiff

Faith & cultural funerals in Cardiff

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Hindu temples (mandirs) (2 nearby)

Hindu funerals — customs and etiquette →

Gurdwaras (3 nearby)

Sikh funerals — customs and etiquette →

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 (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (5 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 →

Also useful in Cardiff: find a church in Cardiff for a funeral service · prayer times in Cardiff for janazah

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

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

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 Cardiff?
We list 13 funeral directors based in Cardiff, 17 funeral directors within 5 miles and 22 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Cardiff?
The nearest crematorium to Cardiff is Cardiff and Glamorgan Memorial Park and Crematorium, about 5.2 miles from the city centre. Glyntaff Crematorium (9.8 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Cardiff?
Contact Cardiff 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 Cardiff?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Cardiff is £1,382 (funeral director’s charges only) at Robert D Johnson; add the crematorium fee — £1,129 at Cardiff and Glamorgan Memorial Park and 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 Cardiff are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Cardiff?
Yes — see our local guides to muslim funerals in Cardiff, hindu funerals in Cardiff, sikh funerals in Cardiff, jewish funerals in Cardiff, catholic funerals in Cardiff, orthodox christian funerals in Cardiff, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Cardiff?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Cardiff 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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