Crematorium · Pontypridd

Glyntaff Crematorium

Glyntaff Crematorium is a crematorium at Glyntaff Crematourium, Cemetery Road, Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, run by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. It is the closest option for Pontypridd, Abercynon, Porth, Llantrisant. The nearest other crematorium is Sirhowy Valley Crematorium, 7.7 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Glyntaff Crematourium, Cemetery Road, Pontypridd, CF37 4BE
Phone	01443 402810
Website	rctcbc.gov.uk
Operator	Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
Opening hours	09:00-16:00
Council area	Rhondda Cynon Taf
County / area	Rhondda Cynon Taf

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Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£1,103 · 35-minute slot
Unattended (direct) cremation	£525
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (RCT Council. Table unlabelled (page cites 1 Apr 2026 changes). Max 35-min service in hourly slots. Armed forces rate £827. No out-of-area surcharge). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Glyntaff Crematorium

Booking: your funeral director normally books the date and time. Early-morning slots are often cheaper.
Service length: slots vary between crematoria — ask how long you’ll have in the chapel, and whether a double slot is available for a longer service.
Unattended (direct) cremation: most crematoria offer a lower fee for a cremation with no service. About direct cremation.
Livestreaming: many crematoria can webcast the service for people who can’t attend — ask when booking.
Faith needs: ask about witnessing the committal (important for Hindu and Sikh families), religious symbols in the chapel, and music.
Ashes: collect them, have your funeral director collect them, or ask about the gardens of remembrance. Where you can scatter ashes.

Towns near Glyntaff Crematorium

Pontypridd1.2 mi
Abercynon3.5 mi
Porth4 mi
Llantrisant4.4 mi
Caerphilly4.4 mi
Ystrad Mynach4.8 mi
Tonyrefail4.9 mi
Treharris4.9 mi
Gelligaer5.7 mi
Tonypandy6.4 mi
Mountain Ash6.6 mi
Blackwood7.2 mi
Gelli7.6 mi
Bargoed7.7 mi
Newbridge9 mi
Treorchy9.2 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Glyntaff Crematorium?

Your funeral director usually books the service time with the crematorium on your behalf. If you are arranging a funeral yourself, contact the crematorium office directly on 01443 402810.

How much does a cremation at Glyntaff Crematorium cost?

Glyntaff Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,103 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £525. This is the crematorium’s fee only — your funeral director’s charges are extra. Always check the current price with the crematorium.

Can the family watch the coffin enter the cremator?

Many UK crematoria let a small number of family members witness the charge — an important part of Hindu and Sikh funerals. Ask the crematorium in advance so they can arrange it.

When will the ashes be ready?

Ashes are usually ready within a few working days. You can collect them yourself, ask the funeral director to collect them, or ask about scattering or burial in the crematorium’s grounds.