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Funeral directors in Port Talbot

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

There are 4 funeral directors based in Port Talbot, and 24 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Amlosgfa Margam, 3.3 miles away. Deaths in Port Talbot 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 Port Talbot

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 Port Talbot

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
Baglan Funeral Home (price list 2023)1.6 miles£2,330£1,243
Cockwell's Funeral Service (price list 2021)1.9 miles£1,200—
D G Attwell Funeral Directors7.8 miles£2,075—
John Edwards Funeral Directors (price list 2024)7.9 miles£1,990£1,350
Graham J Sullivan Funeral Directors8.1 miles£2,595£1,545
Porthcawl Funeral Services8.7 miles£1,950—
St James Funeral Home10.4 miles£2,495£1,495
Penybont Funeral Services10.7 miles—£1,900

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Crematoria near Port Talbot

Cemeteries in and near Port Talbot

Natural & woodland burial near Port Talbot

Faith & cultural funerals in Port Talbot

Places of worship near Port Talbot — 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 (5 nearby)

Church of England funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of Scotland, Presbyterian & URC churches (3 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (2 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Kingdom Halls (Jehovah’s Witnesses) (1 nearby)

Jehovah’s Witness 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 Port Talbot: 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 Port Talbot

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 Port Talbot?
We list 4 funeral directors based in Port Talbot, 7 funeral directors within 5 miles and 24 funeral directors within 10 miles of the town centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Port Talbot?
The nearest crematorium to Port Talbot is Amlosgfa Margam, about 3.3 miles from the town centre. Coychurch Crematorium (11.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Port Talbot?
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 Port Talbot?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Port Talbot is £1,950 (funeral director’s charges only) at Porthcawl Funeral Services. 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 Port Talbot?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Port Talbot 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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