Crematorium · Rhondda Cynon Taf

Llwydcoed Crematorium

Llwydcoed Crematorium is a crematorium in Rhondda Cynon Taf, Rhondda Cynon Taf. It is the closest option for Aberdare, Merthyr Tydfil, Mountain Ash, Treorchy. The nearest other crematorium is Glyntaff Crematorium, 12.2 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF44 0LP
Council area	Rhondda Cynon Taf
County / area	Rhondda Cynon Taf

Directions

Cremation fees (2026)

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 (Rhondda Cynon Taf CBC. Page refers to charges from 1 April 2026 (table itself not separately dated). 'Direct cremation' £525; HM Armed Forces rate £827 (direct £394). Hourly slots 9am-4pm, service max 35 min (per RCT Cremations page); additional chapel slot £263; live streaming available (price not stated).). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Llwydcoed 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 Llwydcoed Crematorium

Aberdare2.5 mi
Merthyr Tydfil3.4 mi
Mountain Ash5.8 mi
Treorchy6.3 mi
Glynneath6.8 mi
Gelli7.3 mi
Rhymney7.4 mi
Tonypandy8.6 mi
Treharris8.7 mi
Abercynon9.1 mi
Tredegar9.2 mi
New Tredegar9.5 mi
Porth9.6 mi
Bargoed10.6 mi
Gelligaer10.6 mi
Ebbw Vale10.9 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Llwydcoed 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.

How much does a cremation at Llwydcoed Crematorium cost?

Llwydcoed Crematorium’s published 2026 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.