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Funeral directors in Pontardawe

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Pontardawe, Neath Port Talbot, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is no funeral director listed in Pontardawe itself, and 22 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Llanelli Crematorium, 11.5 miles away. Deaths in Pontardawe 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 Pontardawe

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 Pontardawe

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
John Edwards Funeral Directors (price list 2024)5.1 miles£1,990£1,350
Graham J Sullivan Funeral Directors5.7 miles£2,595£1,545
D G Attwell Funeral Directors6.8 miles£2,075—
Baglan Funeral Home (price list 2023)7.7 miles£2,330£1,243
Cockwell's Funeral Service (price list 2021)8.3 miles£1,200—
St James Funeral Home10.4 miles£2,495£1,495
Arthur Cambrey13.1 miles£2,310£2,050

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Crematoria near Pontardawe

Cemeteries in and near Pontardawe

Natural & woodland burial near Pontardawe

Faith & cultural funerals in Pontardawe

Places of worship near Pontardawe — 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 (1 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (2 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (1 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing 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 Pontardawe: 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 Pontardawe

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 Pontardawe?
We list 0 funeral directors based in Pontardawe, 5 funeral directors within 5 miles and 22 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Pontardawe?
The nearest crematorium to Pontardawe is Llanelli Crematorium, about 11.5 miles from the town centre. Amlosgfa Margam (12.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Pontardawe?
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 Pontardawe?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Pontardawe is £2,075 (funeral director’s charges only) at D G Attwell Funeral Directors; add the crematorium fee — £1,260 at Llanelli 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 Neath Port Talbot are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Pontardawe?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Pontardawe 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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