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Funeral directors in Pontycymer

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

There is 1 funeral director based in Pontycymer, and 23 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Coychurch Crematorium, 7.0 miles away. Deaths in Pontycymer 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 Pontycymer

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 Pontycymer

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
Dewi Reynolds and Sons Funeral Directors4.9 miles£2,395£1,545
Penybont Funeral Services6.8 miles—£1,900
Humphreys Funeral Home7.4 miles£2,535—
Cockwell's Funeral Service (price list 2021)7.5 miles£1,200—
Morgan T Vowles Funeral Directors8.5 miles£2,535—
Richards Funeral Services9.5 miles£2,325£1,495
Baglan Funeral Home (price list 2023)9.6 miles£2,330£1,243
Porthcawl Funeral Services10.2 miles£1,950—

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Crematoria near Pontycymer

Cemeteries in and near Pontycymer

Natural & woodland burial near Pontycymer

Faith & cultural funerals in Pontycymer

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

Mosques (1 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish funerals — customs and etiquette →

Buddhist temples & centres (2 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 (4 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (1 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (5 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Spiritualist churches (1 nearby)

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

When someone dies in Pontycymer: 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 Pontycymer

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 Pontycymer?
We list 1 funeral director based in Pontycymer, 3 funeral directors within 5 miles and 23 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Pontycymer?
The nearest crematorium to Pontycymer is Coychurch Crematorium, about 7.0 miles from the town centre. Amlosgfa Margam (7.7 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Pontycymer?
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 Pontycymer?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Pontycymer is £1,950 (funeral director’s charges only) at Porthcawl Funeral Services; 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 Bridgend are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Pontycymer?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Pontycymer 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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