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Funeral directors in Pontypool

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Pontypool (Pont-y-pŵl) (Pont-y-pŵl), Torfaen, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There is 1 funeral director based in Pontypool, and 34 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Gwent Crematorium, 2.8 miles away. Deaths in Pontypool are registered with Torfaen register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Pontypool

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 Pontypool

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
Arthur Peake and Sons3.3 miles£2,295£1,520
G Brown And Family Funeral Directors Ltd.5.8 miles£2,201£1,495
Woodfield Park Funeral Home6.7 miles£2,495£1,645
Phillip Tom and Sons7.2 miles£2,951£1,415
TJ Davies and Sons8.0 miles£2,495£1,545
Julian Tooley (price list 2024)8.3 miles£3,270£1,682
Thomas J Thomas & Sons Funeral Directors8.5 miles£2,495£1,645

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Crematoria near Pontypool

Cemeteries in and near Pontypool

Natural & woodland burial near Pontypool

Faith & cultural funerals in Pontypool

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

Mosques (8 nearby)

Muslim funerals — customs and etiquette →

Synagogues (2 nearby)

Jewish 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 (4 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 (4 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (4 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (3 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Pontypool: find a church in Pontypool for a funeral service

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

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 Pontypool?
We list 1 funeral director based in Pontypool, 7 funeral directors within 5 miles and 34 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Pontypool?
The nearest crematorium to Pontypool is Gwent Crematorium, about 2.8 miles from the town centre. Sirhowy Valley Crematorium (6.4 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Pontypool?
Contact Torfaen 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 Pontypool?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Pontypool is £2,201 (funeral director’s charges only) at G Brown And Family Funeral Directors Ltd.; add the crematorium fee — £949 at Gwent 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 Torfaen are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Pontypool?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Pontypool 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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