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Funeral Costs in Cardiff, Barry & Caerphilly

We understand that arranging a funeral is one of the most difficult and emotional things that someone has to do, and concerns about funeral costs and fees can be a stressful burden to carry. That’s why at Ivor Thomas Funerals we make sure to give you all the information you need up front, removing the guesswork from planning a funeral.

From September 2021, it was made law that we have had to provide a standardised pricelist in a specific form. We believe that the way it’s laid out can be a little confusing, so have added an explanatory note to the document and a link to a full breakdown of all of our prices as well as those of the local crematoriums and cemeteries. Along with the Terms of Business and Disclosure of Interests, these can be found on our pricelist and legal documents page.

As our packages have always been extremely popular, we’ve kept them in an altered form and explained them in full below.

Please know that we build our packages and funerals around you, so if you want something that’s not included originally, we’ll add it on, and if you don’t want something, we will remove it from the cost.

For more information about funeral package costs, or to find out more about our funeral services throughout Cardiff, Barry, Caerphilly and the rest of South Wales, contact us today.

Financial Help

We know that not everyone is in a position to pay for a funeral up front, and some will need to seek help from places outside of family and friends. Mark especially is quite knowledgeable about seeking funding from the DWP and alternate sources, and he can help with any paperwork required. Please get in touch with any questions that you may have.

There is more information about our payment options in our terms of business.

We’ve based our packages on the prices of Thornhill Crem & Cardiff Cemeteries, however if you want the funeral somewhere else, we will alter the price depending on where you want the funeral. There will be no extra charge from us if the funeral takes place within 15 miles of CF14 4DB. Any questions or if you want a personalised quote, please call us on 029 2271 0480 or email info@ivorthomasfunerals.co.uk.

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Unattended Direct Cremation £1550

Direct Cremation is becoming more popular throughout the UK with families opting not to have a service
and just receiving the ashes back instead; following in the footsteps of David Bowie & Karl Lagerfeild in choosing not to go down a traditional route.

What’s Included?

  • – All of our professional & administration fees
  • – Transportation & care of the deceased
  • – A Direct Cremation coffin
  • – Any associated doctors fees
  • – Cremation fee (at Thornhill, other crematoriums are available)
  • – Crematorium provided ashes casket
  • – The collection and delivery of the ashes*

What’s not included?

  • – A service
  • – A viewing of the deceased (See Pricelist)
Attended Direct Cremation £1705

An Attended Direct Cremation gives you the chance to say a goodbye without a full service. The coffin is in the chapel before you arrive and there is a five minute service, giving you enough time for a reflection piece of music or a short reading to be read out by the funeral staff or someone of your choosing.

What’s Included?

  • – All of our professional & administration fees
  • – Transportation & care of the deceased
  • – A Direct Cremation coffin
  • – Any associated doctors fees
  • – Cremation fee
  • – A five minute service in the chapel
  • – Crematorium provided ashes casket
  • – The collection and delivery of the ashes*

What’s not included?

  • – An officiant
  • – A viewing of the deceased (See Pricelist)
Pure Service Cremation £3325

A Pure Service Cremation is exactly as it says, purely a service at the crematorium. This is a perfect compromise between someone who didn’t want any fuss yet the family wanting the chance to say their goodbyes.

What’s Included?

  • – All of our professional & administration fees
  • – Transportation & care of the deceased
  • – Our Gwent coffin
  • – Doctors fees
  • – Cremation fee
  • – A service at the chapel at an agreed date and time
  • – Funeral director & two funeral operatives on the day
  • – A dedicated staff member to guide the family bearers
  • – A minister or one of our partnered celebrants
  • – The coffin preplaced in the chapel prior to the service
  • – Crematorium provided ashes casket
  • – The collection and delivery of the ashes*

What’s not included?

  • – A viewing of the deceased (See Pricelist)
  • – Additional bearers (£55 each)
  • – A traditional hearse or limousine (£280 each)
  • – Funeral stationary (See Pricelist)
  • – Crematorium media (See Pricelist)
  • – Flowers (Coffin sprays from £110)
Pure Service Burial £3413

A Pure Service Burial gives you the opportunity to say your goodbyes at the graveside with a service. Again perfect for people who didn’t want a fuss at the time of their burial.

What’s Included?

  • – All of our professional & administration fees
  • – Transportation & care of the deceased
  • – Our Gwent coffin
  • – Burial fee
  • – A service at the graveside at an agreed date and time
  • – Funeral director & two funeral operatives on the day
  • – A dedicated staff member to guide the family bearers
  • – A minister or one of our partnered celebrants
  • – The coffin to be at graveside prior to the service
  • – A temporary marker

What’s not included?

  • – A service in a church/crematorium chapel (Approx. £460)
  • – A viewing of the deceased (See Pricelist)
  • – Additional bearers (£55 each)
  • – Limousines (£280 each)
  • – Funeral stationary (See Pricelist)
  • – Flowers (Coffin sprays from £110)
  • – Grave purchase fee (£1230)
Our Standard Cremation Package £3505

Our most customisable package. Standard cremations in themselves can work as a no-frills full service,
but are also a perfect starting place for building a funeral that you feel most appropriate for your loved.

What’s Included?

  • – All of our professional & administration fees
  • – Transportation & care of the deceased
  • – Our Gwent coffin
  • – Doctors fees
  • – Cremation fee
  • – A service at the chapel at an agreed date and time
  • – Funeral director & two funeral operatives on the day
  • – A dedicated staff member to guide the family bearers
  • – A minister or one of our partnered celebrants
  • – A traditional black hearse
  • – Crematorium provided ashes casket
  • – The collection and delivery of the ashes*

What’s not included?

  • – A viewing of the deceased (See Pricelist)
  • – Additional bearers (£55 each)
  • – Limousines (£280 each)
  • – Funeral stationary (See Pricelist)
  • – Crematorium media (See Pricelist)
  • – Flowers (Coffin sprays from £110)
Our Standard Burial Package £3593

For out most customisable burial option, talk to us about our Standard Burial Package. This allows you to tailor the funeral service to your needs and wishes, giving you the choice of where you would like the service to take place prior.

What’s Included?

  • – All of our professional & administration fees
  • – Transportation & care of the deceased
  • – Our Gwent coffin
  • – Burial fee
  • – A service at the graveside at an agreed date and time
  • – Funeral director & two funeral operatives on the day
  • – A dedicated staff member to guide the family bearers
  • – A minister or one of our partnered celebrants
  • – A traditional black hearse
  • – A temporary marker

What’s not included?

  • – A service in a church/crematorium chapel (Approx. £460)
  • – A viewing of the deceased (See Pricelist)
  • – Additional bearers (£55 each)
  • – Limousines (£280 each)
  • – Funeral stationery (See Pricelist)
  • – Flowers (Coffin sprays from £110)
  • – Grave purchase fee (£1230)
Traditional Cremation £3860

Everything that you would expect from a traditional cremation service, including a viewing by appointment.
With a matching black hearse & limousine, this means that you and your loved one can arrive in the customary manner.

What’s Included?

  • – All of our professional & administration fees
  • – Transportation & care of the deceased
  • – Our Gwent coffin
  • – Doctors fees
  • – Cremation fee
  • – A viewing of the deceased
  • – A service at the chapel at an agreed date and time
  • – Funeral director & two funeral operatives on the day
  • – A dedicated staff member to guide the family bearers
  • – A minister or one of our partnered celebrants
  • – A traditional black hearse
  • – Matching black limousine
  • – Crematorium provided ashes casket
  • – The collection and delivery of the ashes*

What’s not included?

  • – Additional bearers (£55 each)
  • – Additional limousines (£280 each)
  • – Funeral stationary (See Pricelist)
  • – Crematorium media (See Pricelist)
  • – Flowers (Coffin sprays from £110)
Traditional Burial £4328

The Traditional Burial is historically is thought of as the customary funeral within the UK. The price quoted includes a service at the beautiful Cathays Chapels followed by a burial within a Cardiff Cemetery, however we can use whichever church or place of worship that holds a place in your heart.

What’s Included?

  • – All of our professional & administration fees
  • – Transportation & care of the deceased
  • – Our Gwent coffin
  • – Burial fee
  • – A viewing of the deceased
  • – A service at Thornhill Cemetery Chapel at an agreed date
    and time
  • – A graveside committal
  • – Funeral director & two funeral operatives on the day
  • – A dedicated staff member to guide the family bearers
  • – A minister or one of our partnered celebrants
  • – A traditional black hearse
  • – Matching black limousine
  • – A temporary marker

What’s not included?

  • – Additional bearers (£55 each)
  • – Additional limousines (£280 each)
  • – Funeral stationary (See Pricelist)
  • – Flowers (Coffin sprays from £110)
  • – Grave purchase fee (£1230)

Let us help you create a fitting tribute for a loved one

Call us on 029 21690 022 or request a callback using the form below

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FAQs & Advice

A burial is when someone is laid to rest within a grave. Cremation is when the person is cremated.
We understand things can change so as long as you let us know ASAP, we will always endeavour to make any changes you request.
Disbursements are essentially third party costs, the most common within a funeral being the burial or cremation fee, minister and doctors fees. Unlike most funeral directors, we include these within our fee to simplify the costs.
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