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Funeral directors in Llantwit Major

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Llantwit Major (Llanilltud Fawr), Vale of Glamorgan, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Llantwit Major, and 8 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Coychurch Crematorium, 7.5 miles away. Deaths in Llantwit Major are registered with Vale of Glamorgan register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Llantwit Major

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 Llantwit Major

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 Services8.0 miles—£1,900
Robert D Johnson9.3 miles£1,382£1,080
Porthcawl Funeral Services10.4 miles£1,950—
D J Evans Forse & Co Funeral Directors13.6 miles£2,895£1,545
Amanda-Louise Funeral Services14.0 miles—£1,395
Michael G Ryan Son & Daughters LTD14.1 miles£2,710£1,695

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Crematoria near Llantwit Major

Cemeteries in and near Llantwit Major

Natural & woodland burial near Llantwit Major

Faith & cultural funerals in Llantwit Major

Places of worship near Llantwit Major — 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 (4 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 (1 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (3 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

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

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 Llantwit Major?
We list 1 funeral director based in Llantwit Major, 1 funeral director within 5 miles and 8 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Llantwit Major?
The nearest crematorium to Llantwit Major is Coychurch Crematorium, about 7.5 miles from the town centre. Cardiff and Glamorgan Memorial Park and Crematorium (9.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Llantwit Major?
Contact Vale of Glamorgan 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 Llantwit Major?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Llantwit Major is £1,382 (funeral director’s charges only) at Robert D Johnson; 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 Vale of Glamorgan are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Llantwit Major?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Llantwit Major 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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