Wales

Wales is covered here by 195 NAFD- or SAIF-registered funeral directors, ranging from small independent firms to local branches of Co-op Funeralcare and Dignity.

Llandeilo

I C & S M Davies, Llandeilo

I C & S M Davies operates a Llandeilo branch at Ffairfach, an extension of the family's main Llandovery funeral home run by Clive and Sue Davies.

SAIF
Llandovery

I C & S M Davies, Llandovery

I C & S M Davies serves Llandovery, Carmarthenshire, run by Clive and Sue Davies with sons Stephen and Nick. The SAIF member also offers monumental masonry.

SAIF
Cardiff

Ivor Thomas Funerals, Cardiff

Ivor Thomas Funerals, founded in 2018 by directors Mark and Neil Thomas, serves Cardiff and South Wales, deliberately arranging only one funeral a day.

SAIF
J Francis Roberts
Wrexham

J Francis Roberts

J Francis Roberts & Son has operated since 1900, over 120 years based at Crane Street, Cefn Mawr, Wrexham, a member of both NAFD and SAIF.

NAFD
Cardiff

James Summers at Whitchurch

Covering Cardiff and the wider area, James Summers at Whitchurch is part of Co-op Funeralcare. The team offers prepaid funeral plans.

NAFD
Penarth

James Summers Funeralcare

Part of Co-op Funeralcare, James Summers Funeralcare serves Penarth and the wider area. The team offers prepaid funeral plans.

NAFD
Caldicot

Joanne Hume & Son Ltd

Joanne Hume & Son is an independent Caldicot funeral director serving Monmouthshire and the Forest of Dean, holding a 5-star rating across 252 reviews.

SAIF
Bangor

John P Turner Funeral Services

JP Turner & Daughters is a family-run Bangor business established in 1985 by John Turner, now joined by daughters Rebecca and Victoria.

NAFD
Anglesey

Jones Brothers Benllech

Jones Brothers Benllech, founded in the 1950s, is run by the Jones family across Anglesey, holding Resolve standards certification as an NAFD affiliate.

NAFD
Wrexham

Jones Family Funeral Directors

Jones Family Funerals is a Wrexham firm run by mother-and-daughter team Jayne and Natalie, under the tagline "Pick A Family Not A Firm."

SAIF

What Does a Funeral Cost in Wales?

Based on the price lists published by the funeral directors listed here, a direct cremation in Wales averages around £1,560, with most firms charging between £1,350 and £1,850. A fully attended, traditional funeral (funeral director's fees only) averages around £2,400, with most between £1,850 and £2,900. Direct cremation prices are as published by each firm and some include the crematorium fee; for attended funerals, third-party costs such as crematorium or burial fees and a celebrant's or minister's fee are extra, so ask for an itemised breakdown before you book.

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Frequently Asked Questions

There are 195 NAFD- or SAIF-registered funeral directors listed here across Wales, spanning independent firms, family-run businesses, and branches of the larger Co-op Funeralcare and Dignity groups.

Across Wales, a direct cremation averages around £1,560, while a fully attended, traditional funeral averages around £2,400 for the funeral director's own fees. Exact pricing depends heavily on location and the funeral director chosen, so it's worth comparing a few quotes.

As in the rest of the UK outside Scotland, funeral directing in Wales isn't a licensed profession, so NAFD (National Association of Funeral Directors) and SAIF (National Society of Allied and Independent Funeral Directors) membership is one of the clearest signs of accountability available. Both require a code of practice, set conduct standards, and a formal route for raising a complaint if something goes wrong.

Funeral-cost support for Wales works the same way as in England, through the UK-wide Funeral Expenses Payment from the Department for Work and Pensions, since this type of welfare support isn't devolved to the Welsh Government. It's means-tested and usually only covers part of the total cost, so check your eligibility on GOV.UK before the funeral is arranged, if possible.

To some extent, yes. South Wales's larger towns and cities — Cardiff, Newport, Swansea — tend to have more funeral directors competing for business, which usually means more choice and a wider spread of prices, while more rural parts of North and Mid Wales can have fewer options locally. It's worth comparing a few quotes wherever you're based.