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Funeral directors in Laugharne

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Laugharne (Talacharn), Carmarthenshire, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Laugharne, and 5 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Parc Gwyn Crematorium, 10.5 miles away. Deaths in Laugharne are registered with Carmarthenshire register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Laugharne

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 Laugharne

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
Peter Evans Funeral Directors1.6 miles—£1,500
Willow Brook Independent Funeral Directors7.2 miles£2,720£2,415
Autumn Leaf Independent Family Funeral Directors10.9 miles£2,850£1,850
G.E. O'Driscoll & Daughters (price list 2024)14.3 miles£2,125£1,995
Arthur Cambrey14.7 miles£2,310£2,050
Gower Funeral Services17.3 miles£1,955—
St James Funeral Home21.7 miles£2,495£1,495
Colin Phillips Funerals23.1 miles£1,810£1,700
Graham J Sullivan Funeral Directors23.8 miles£2,595£1,545
D G Attwell Funeral Directors23.8 miles£2,075—
John Edwards Funeral Directors (price list 2024)24.1 miles£1,990£1,350
Newing Tom and Sons24.8 miles—£1,685

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Crematoria near Laugharne

Natural & woodland burial near Laugharne

Faith & cultural funerals in Laugharne

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

Catholic churches (2 nearby)

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Church of England / Anglican churches (2 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (1 nearby)

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Baptist churches (1 nearby)

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Other churches (5 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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Funeral costs in Laugharne

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 Laugharne?
We list 1 funeral director based in Laugharne, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 5 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Laugharne?
The nearest crematorium to Laugharne is Parc Gwyn Crematorium, about 10.5 miles from the town centre. Llanelli Crematorium (15.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Laugharne?
Contact Carmarthenshire 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 Laugharne?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Laugharne is £1,810 (funeral director’s charges only) at Colin Phillips Funerals. 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 Carmarthenshire are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Laugharne?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Laugharne 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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