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Funeral directors in Y Bala

Compare local funeral directors and undertakers in Y Bala, Gwynedd, with nearby crematoria, cemeteries and faith funeral services.

There are no funeral directors listed within 10 miles of Y Bala. The nearest is Peredur Roberts in Corwen, 10.5 miles away — many funeral directors cover remote and island communities. The nearest crematorium is Denbighshire Memorial Park and Crematorium (24.0 miles). Deaths are registered with Gwynedd register office, within 5 days of the medical examiner’s office confirming the death can be registered.

Funeral directors in and near Y Bala

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

No funeral directors are listed within 10 miles, so we’re showing the nearest. Ask about coverage and mileage charges.

Compare funeral director prices near Y Bala

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
R W Roberts a'i Fab (& Son)20.3 miles£2,110£1,550
J. Francis Roberts & Son22.2 miles£1,950£1,750
Tilston Funeral Services24.0 miles£2,210£1,525
D. J. Evans24.5 miles£2,245£1,700

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Crematoria near Y Bala

Cemeteries in and near Y Bala

Faith & cultural funerals in Y Bala

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

Catholic churches (1 nearby)

Catholic funerals — customs and etiquette →

Church of England / Anglican churches (2 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 (1 nearby)

Methodist funerals — customs and etiquette →

Other churches (3 nearby)

Christian funerals — customs and etiquette →

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

When someone dies in Y Bala: 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 Gwynedd 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.

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Funeral costs in Y Bala

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 Y Bala?
None within 10 miles. The nearest we list is Peredur Roberts, 10.5 miles away. Funeral directors regularly travel to cover remote areas, so ask about their coverage and any mileage charge.
Where is the nearest crematorium to Y Bala?
The nearest crematorium to Y Bala is Denbighshire Memorial Park and Crematorium, about 24.0 miles from the town centre. Pentrebychan Crematorium (24.3 miles) is the next closest.
How do I register a death in Y Bala?
Contact Gwynedd 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 Y Bala?
The lowest published attended funeral price we’ve found near Y Bala is £1,950 (funeral director’s charges only) at J. Francis Roberts & Son; add the crematorium fee — £1,149 at Denbighshire Memorial Park and 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 Gwynedd are set by the operator and added on top.
Can I arrange a direct cremation in Y Bala?
Yes. Most funeral directors near Y Bala 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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