After a Death in Torfaen - Torfaen | Funeral Directors & Support | Funeral Directory

Torfaen - Torfaen

Bereavement support & funeral directors

If someone has died in the Torfaen - Torfaen 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 Torfaen - Torfaen

All NAFD-accredited with verified Google reviews

1. Hook Funeral Service

0.8 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Pontypool Funeralcare (Inc E I Peake) logo

2. Pontypool Funeralcare (Inc E I Peake)

1.4 miles away

4.8
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent service, very caring throughout the whole process.” — Angela R.

“Very professional and supportive throughout the whole process.” — Lesley G.

V A Peterson (Funeral Service) Ltd logo

3. V A Peterson (Funeral Service) Ltd

2.4 miles away

5
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Aime Pinch Aime Pinch Aime Pinch Anthony Ceretti

Meet Aime, Aime, Aime +30

“Thank you to Amy and the rest of the company for a lovely service, very professional and sincere — my mum had a lovely send off.” — Sarah M.

“Although a very sad occasion we were comforted by the professionalism and empathy of the funeral directors. Particular thanks go to Amy and Justin for helping with all the organisation and making the service run so smoothly.” — Mike W.

Arthur Peake and Sons (Funeral Service) Ltd logo

4. Arthur Peake and Sons (Funeral Service) Ltd

2.8 miles away

4.8
(27 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Fantastic service, nothing too much trouble and sorted everything out without me even asking. Very professional and took the pressure away from us at our extremely sad time.” — John H.

“I cannot express enough gratitude to Paul and the team for their kindness, professionalism and attention to detail. Paul you made the most difficult of times that bit easier.” — Ben P.

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5. Heritage Funeral Service

3.7 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Amanda Peake Craig Brown Georgia Flook Matthew Williams

Meet Amanda, Craig, Ellie +4

Independent funeral directors serving Pontypool & South-East Wales since 2012, offering compassionate, personalised funeral services 24/7.

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6. Co-op Funeralcare

4.6 miles away

5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Excellent care and professionalism for my mother's funeral. Went above and beyond — fantastic staff.” — unl l.

“Andrew and the whole team were professional, caring and treated my mum with dignity. In short, they were all excellent and the day went as well as it could have. A very easy recommend from us as a family.” — Andy J.

Ellis Williams Funeral Home logo

7. Ellis Williams Funeral Home

5.0 miles away

5
(8 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A very kind, thoughtful and professional service.” — Lynne J.

“On the day of the funeral, Alyson and the team were compassionate, respectful and very organised. Living hundreds of miles away, everything was made easier for me.” — Sam P.

G Brown and N Prosser Funeral Directors logo

8. G Brown and N Prosser Funeral Directors

5.5 miles away

5
(5 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“Very friendly staff and willing to go the extra mile to help you with the funeral planning and look after everything for you. Grateful for what they have done for me with the planning of my mums funeral.” — Martyn P.

“Georgia and Glen were professional, efficient and compassionate at a very sad time. Nothing was too much trouble.” — David D.

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9. Green Willow Funerals

5.9 miles away

5
(6 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“A very professional company who dealt with our mother's funeral arrangements with dignity and attention to detail. David ensured the service provided was exactly as we wished.” — Shelagh L.

“Although a very sad day we as a family were pleased that we gave my father a lovely final day. Louise was very compassionate and kept us updated on a regular basis.” — Rachel W.

Heritage Funeral Service Ltd logo

10. Heritage Funeral Service Ltd

6.0 miles away

5
(18 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Amanda Peake Craig Brown Ellie Bourne Georgia Flook

Meet Amanda, Carol, Craig +5

“You gently guided us through the funeral arrangements and enabled us to honour his memory and give him the dignified send-off he deserved.” — Velma O.

“Craig and the team treated my Father with incredible dignity. They were so sensitive and caring towards all the family and worked closely to ensure the service was a true reflection of Dad. We are so very grateful and would like to express our heartfelt thanks.” — Angharad F.

11. Woodfield Park Funeral Home

6.3 miles away

NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation
Co-op Funeralcare logo

12. Co-op Funeralcare

6.3 miles away

4.7
(15 reviews)
NAFD Verified
Burial Cremation

“What a lovely funeral home, the staff were helpful and sympathetic and were very easy to arrange the funeral with.” — Margaret M.

“Co-op Risca acted with the utmost professionalism and respect in leading us through the whole process of organising what was a very memorable funeral and a celebration of our loved one that we are all so very proud of.” — Mike H.

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What families are saying

Real 5-star reviews from Google, updated regularly

    in the last week
    5

    Savannah and team first class.Complete care, empathy and professional from first contact.

    Steven Glass via Google
    in the last week
    5

    Jess and the team at Kiveton Coop Funeralcare made everything so easy for us. They were so respectful and made the day of the funeral so perfect.

    Rosalyn via Google
    5

    Recently had to use for my FinL funeral. The service from first walking through the door to final email was faultless. Kate looked after us and him beautifully, navigated us throu…

    Bizzybeejo Green via Google
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    5

    The best funeral directors i have encountered, we chose them after seeing another 5 funeral directors. Fantastic service all round from start to finish, very helpful, accomodating…

    Shirley via Google
    5

    I cannot thank the team enough for the kindness, compassion, and professionalism they showed during such a difficult time. From the very beginning, they treated our family with ge…

    Katie via Google
    5

    From first contact with Carshalton branch Theresa to the ceremony lead by Anita. Everything was handled with dignity and great supportive care. Clear explanation and helpful sugge…

    Mike Cox via Google
    in the last week
    5

    We cannot thank the Co-op Funeralcare teams at Solihull and Hobbs Moat enough for the outstanding care they gave our Mom and our family. Mom had made the decision during her illne…

    Melissa via Google
    5

    I have never owned a Rolls Royce, but if ever I do I will call it Arnold, or, more likely, Lizzie. Arnold Funeral Service worked flawlessly as a team headed up by the amazing and…

    Mike Leake via Google
    5

    I would unreservedly recommend Andrew Grey Funeral Directors for their services. During the recent heartbreaking loss of our beloved mam, we were dealt with with the utmost respec…

    Linda Wind via Google
    5

    I cannot rate the service we received more highly. Cathy Houghton is a credit to the Co op, Rowner and her profession. She treated my brothers and I with kindness, empathy and mad…

    Michael Richardson via Google