After a Death in Swansea / Abertawe | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Swansea / Abertawe

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Swansea / Abertawe area, this page will help you understand what to do next, find a trusted funeral director, and access free support tools.

What to do after a death

1

Register the death

This must be done within 5 days (8 in Scotland). Contact your local register office to book an appointment.

2

Choose a funeral director

Pick from vetted, NAFD-accredited directors in your area. They'll guide you through everything.

3

Arrange the funeral

Your funeral director will help plan the service, handle paperwork, and take care of practical details.

4

Sort out the estate

You may need probate. Use our free checker to find out, or speak to a specialist for advice.

Need more detail? Our step-by-step guides cover everything from costs to what happens on the day.

Funeral directors near Swansea / Abertawe

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

Eddie Tucker Funeral Directors logo

1. Eddie Tucker Funeral Directors

1.2 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“They made the best of a very difficult time for our family as good as they possibly could. I would like to give Cathy a special thank you. You were so kind and understanding.” — Janice B.

“Thank you to Kathy for her compassion also her help guiding us through this terrible time and all the lovely Drivers who showed my Brother Anthony respect and Dignity on such a sad day. Thank you for helping us organise a funeral with Respect, love, compassion and making it so personal to Anthony. Thank you from our hearts.” — Estelle D.

Phillip G Davies and Son Independent Family Funeral Directors logo

2. Phillip G Davies and Son Independent Family Funeral Directors

1.6 miles away

5
(320 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“There was no up-selling attempts, never business driven, but fueled by tender loving care only, helping families honour the lives of those they love so dearly. When death comes knocking at your door... Knock on theirs.” — Sweeney F.

“David was incredible and even made himself available on WhatsApp 24/7, always responding quickly and guiding us through everything with patience and understanding. It meant so much to our family knowing my uncle was in such caring hands.” — Clare K.

Co-op Funeralcare logo

3. Co-op Funeralcare

2.2 miles away

5
(3 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Funeral director Fiona was efficient, caring and supportive right through. Visiting was private and my son was taken care of. Every wish was met. Could not ask for anything better at such a horrid time.” — Maggie M.

“The funeral director made everything perfect and run smoothly and was so comforting and put me at ease. The lady in the office made me feel calm and told me I can go and see my dad in their air controlled room whenever I like. They gave me and my mum huge support - so much so I asked to do charity work with them for people in crisis.” — Rachel

Gorseinon Funeralcare logo

4. Gorseinon Funeralcare

3.1 miles away

5
(9 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Kind, caring, compassionate and completely professional. Dan, Emma and Rhisian made the whole funeral process so much easier to deal with. We cannot thank them enough.” — Samantha M.

“The team kept us up to date with things that were happening and were available before the funeral and afterwards offering support. Nice to be able to leave the planning and finer details up to someone else once we had put in our input.” — Carol J.

D G Attwell logo

5. D G Attwell

3.2 miles away

4.8
(19 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial from £1000 Cremation from £1400

“They gave me excellent advice and guided me through all aspects of the arrangements, with great dignity and understanding at what was a very emotional time.” — Steve T.

“From the first phone call they made me feel at ease. Kind, caring and professional — I would not hesitate in recommending their services.” — Debra R.

Swansea Funeralcare logo

6. Swansea Funeralcare

3.3 miles away

3.9
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“What escalated into a very difficult situation was dealt with utterly professionally - with honesty, care, and consideration. The aftercare continues in the same manner too, helpful, caring, and kind.” — Laura S.

“I cannot thank Hayley enough for going above and beyond. I felt my Mum was in great hands at all times. I know Mum would have got on well with Hayley, with a shared dry sense of humour, which was comforting too.” — Laura S.

7. Graham J Sullivan

3.9 miles away

5
(39 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“This was my first death and funeral and they did everything without any stress, made my mam's funeral perfect. A wonderful chapel of rest and so helpful and warming staff.” — Rachel D.

“As a family we were heartbroken to be organising our mums funeral. We visited Graham J Sullivan funeral directors for advice and instantly knew that this was where we wanted to say our final goodbye. The support and advice was incredible throughout, the service was perfect and everything a loved one deserves.” — MALCOLM S.

Rees Davies and Son Funeral Director logo

8. Rees Davies and Son Funeral Director

4.1 miles away

5
(4 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Gaynor and her team were caring and professional throughout.” — Tara C.

“Gaynor and her team were so kind and caring. Thank you so much for such professionalism.” — amanda r.

William Pressdee logo

9. William Pressdee

4.2 miles away

5
(12 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Nancy and Stacey in the office dealt with us with utmost sensitivity and compassion every step of the way. James is a consummate funeral director and we were so pleased our mother's wishes were fulfilled.” — George H.

“From the very start of the funeral process we were dealt with compassionate, professionalism and Dignity. My mum's funeral was flawless and if she was here today she would have been so proud.” — Deborah G.

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

11. Morriston Funeralcare

4.7 miles away

4.9
(7 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very professional, empathetic and supportive — looked after a few of my family members.” — RD R.

“Wayne Forwood did a fantastic job. Nothing was too much trouble for him and the co-op team, giving my father the best send off he could have ever asked for.” — Pieter A.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    5

    We cannot thank Rhonda and the staff enough for demonstrating such compassion and professionalism provided during this difficult time. Everything we requested was attended to with…

    Shane Wickins via Google
    5

    We cannot thank you enough Christopher for ensuring that my mother’s funeral was as good as it possibly could be. You helped us through the process and guided us when we needed it…

    Caroline Burnard via Google
    in the last week
    5

    The staff at co-op were fantastic from the day the family met them at the allenton branch under the circumstances They did family proud

    Christopher Doolin via Google
    5

    If I could give 10 stars I would. Sheila at Shanklin Office couldn't have been more helpful, friendly, compassionate, understanding, interested and professional. Sheila kept me in…

    Andrea Tabberer via Google
    5

    the co op Wendover, were absolutely amazing with my mums wishes, they helped make everything so easy and as stress free as possible. always going above and beyond. a great big th…

    Leanne mills via Google
    in the last week
    5

    This business dealt with my mothers funeral. They were kind and respectful, went above and beyond to meet hers and our wishes the funeral ran perfectly. Probably one of the most i…

    Cj Scarborough via Google
    5

    We used James Brown and Sons for my father’s funeral. They were exceptional. It was the first funeral my siblings and I had had to organise and they walked us through the whole p…

    Cormac Kennedy via Google
    5

    My parents passed away within a month of each other and from the first phone call everything was made simple and straightforward. Nothing was too much trouble and all stages were …

    Deborah Lavin via Google
    5

    The care and compassion from Vicky at the Shaftesbury branch was absolutely first rate. She spent time with me helping to plan and advise on options for my late mothers funeral a…

    Gillian Collins via Google
    5

    Excellent personal service from JJ Burgess, I would especsially like to thank Becky for her kind, considerate and sympathetic conduct, this was really helpful at such a difficult …

    Keith Fallon-Norris via Google