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Funeral directors in Maesteg

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Maesteg, Bridgend, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Maesteg, and 22 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Amlosgfa Margam, 5.1 miles away. Deaths in Maesteg 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 Maesteg

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 Maesteg

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
Cockwell's Funeral Service (price list 2021)4.2 miles£1,200—
Baglan Funeral Home (price list 2023)6.3 miles£2,330£1,243
Dewi Reynolds and Sons Funeral Directors7.4 miles£2,395£1,545
Penybont Funeral Services7.7 miles—£1,900
Porthcawl Funeral Services9.0 miles£1,950—
Humphreys Funeral Home10.7 miles£2,535—
Richards Funeral Services11.7 miles£2,325£1,495

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Crematoria near Maesteg

Cemeteries in and near Maesteg

Natural & woodland burial near Maesteg

Faith & cultural funerals in Maesteg

Places of worship near Maesteg — 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 (2 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (1 nearby)
  • Ainon · 1.8 miles — Station Road, Llangynwyd

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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 Maesteg: 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 Maesteg

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 Maesteg?
We list 1 funeral director based in Maesteg, 4 funeral directors within 5 miles and 22 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Maesteg?
The nearest crematorium to Maesteg is Amlosgfa Margam, about 5.1 miles from the town centre. Coychurch Crematorium (8.5 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Maesteg?
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 Maesteg?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Maesteg 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 Bridgend are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Maesteg?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Maesteg 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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