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Funeral directors in Swansea

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Swansea (Abertawe) (Abertawe), Swansea, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are 9 funeral directors based in Swansea, and 25 funeral directors within 10 miles. The nearest crematorium is Llanelli Crematorium, 9.1 miles away. Deaths in Swansea are registered with Swansea register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Swansea

Sorted by distance from the city centre. We never rank by payment — how we list. Data checked .

Show 15 more within 25 miles

Compare funeral director prices near Swansea

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
D G Attwell Funeral Directors1.7 miles£2,075—
Graham J Sullivan Funeral Directors2.8 miles£2,595£1,545
St James Funeral Home3.3 miles£2,495£1,495
John Edwards Funeral Directors (price list 2024)3.3 miles£1,990£1,350
Baglan Funeral Home (price list 2023)6.1 miles£2,330£1,243
Cockwell's Funeral Service (price list 2021)8.2 miles£1,200—
Arthur Cambrey9.8 miles£2,310£2,050
G.E. O'Driscoll & Daughters (price list 2024)10.2 miles£2,125£1,995
Gower Funeral Services11.2 miles£1,955—

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Crematoria near Swansea

Cemeteries in and near Swansea

Natural & woodland burial near Swansea

Faith & cultural funerals in Swansea

Local guides with specialist funeral directors, places of worship and customs:

Places of worship near Swansea — 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 (5 nearby)

Church of Scotland & Presbyterian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Methodist churches (3 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Baptist churches (5 nearby)

Baptist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Pentecostal, Evangelical & independent churches (5 nearby)

Pentecostal, Evangelical & homegoing funerals — customs and etiquette →

Quaker meeting houses (1 nearby)

Quaker funerals — customs and etiquette →

Salvation Army (2 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

Also useful in Swansea: find a church in Swansea for a funeral service · prayer times in Swansea for janazah

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

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

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 Swansea?
We list 9 funeral directors based in Swansea, 13 funeral directors within 5 miles and 25 funeral directors within 10 miles of the city centre.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Swansea?
The nearest crematorium to Swansea is Llanelli Crematorium, about 9.1 miles from the city centre. Amlosgfa Margam (9.9 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Swansea?
Contact Swansea 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 Swansea?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Swansea is £1,955 (funeral director’s charges only) at Gower Funeral Services; add the crematorium fee — £1,260 at Llanelli 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 Swansea are set by the operator and added on top.
Are there faith-specific funeral services in Swansea?
Yes — see our local guides to catholic funerals in Swansea, with nearby places of worship and specialist funeral directors.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Swansea?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Swansea 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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