
Direct Cremations
We offer dignified attended and unattended direct cremations, providing a simple, respectful option at an affordable cost.
Learn moreAt Ivor Thomas Funerals, your local funeral director in Cardiff, we provide compassionate, personalised care when it matters most. We proudly serve families across Cardiff, Caerphilly, Barry and the wider South Wales, with two premises, including a branch less than mile from Thornhill Crematorium.
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At Ivor Thomas Funerals, we undertake one funeral service a day to ensure every family receives our complete care and attention. As an award-winning, independent, family-run team, we offer various funeral, burial, and cremation services tailored to your wishes. We’re here to support you through every step, offering quality services at affordable prices. Based in Cardiff, we also serve Barry, Bridgend, and South Wales with compassion, professionalism, and dignity when it matters most. In times like these, it can be hard to know what to do — we’ve put together some guidance to help you through the next steps. If you are looking for information on recent memorials or funeral services, we encourage you to explore our funeral notices.

From a simple direct cremation to a fully bespoke celebration of life, we offer funeral services designed to suit every family and every wish. Whatever feels right for you — traditional or contemporary, religious or non-religious — we’ll always guide you through it with care, compassion, and complete transparency. No two families are the same, and no two funerals should be either.

We offer dignified attended and unattended direct cremations, providing a simple, respectful option at an affordable cost.
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Our simple service includes all the essentials for a personal farewell, offering flexibility and affordability.
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Create a unique tribute with our bespoke funeral service, tailored to reflect your loved one's life and wishes.
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Our traditional funerals include a full service with ceremony, offering time-honoured arrangements.
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We arrange respectful religious or non-religious funerals, personalised to reflect your beliefs, values, and wishes.
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We supply a wide selection of coffins, caskets, and urns to suit your preferences, budget, and chosen funeral style.
Learn moreOur family-run funeral service was established in 2018 and built on compassion, trust, and dedication. As an award-winning business, we take pride in offering a personal and thoughtful approach that larger firms simply can't match. Our 5-star reviews from families who value our support, respect, and guidance reflect our commitment to care. Choosing us means choosing a team that truly listens, understands your needs, and delivers professional service with empathy at every step. Shortlisted for Funeral Director of the Year for 2022 by Good Funeral Awards, we are the premium choice of many families.

Behind Ivor Thomas Funerals are two directors who believe that how a funeral is handled matters deeply — not just on the day, but throughout every conversation that leads to it. Mark and Neil bring a calm, personal approach that puts families first at every step. Click below to meet them and the wider team who make it all possible.
Mr. Mark Thomas
Funeral Director

Mr. Neil Thomas
Funeral Director

At Ivor Thomas Funerals, we offer clear, transparent pricing to ensure you receive quality service within your budget. Our compassionate team will guide you through every option, helping you make informed choices. We’re committed to providing meaningful funerals at an affordable cost, tailored to your needs.

The greatest measure of what we do isn’t any award — it’s the words of the families we’ve been privileged to support. With a 5.0 rating across 97 Google reviews and 5.0 on Yell, we’re genuinely proud of the trust placed in us. But behind every single review is a real family, and it’s their experience that drives everything we do.
A funeral plan allows you to plan and pay for your funeral in advance, giving you lasting peace of mind that everything is in hand. With a funeral plan from Golden Leaves, you can secure the funeral director’s fees at today’s prices; in other words, there’s no more to pay for the funeral director’s fees itemised within your funeral plan. Your funeral plan will also include an allowance for third-party fees, including cremation or burial, plus an officiant fee.



We know that when a loved one dies, questions come quickly — and you deserve clear, honest answers without ever having to search hard for them. Below are some of the ones we’re most often asked. If you can’t find what you need, please don’t hesitate to call us on 029 2169 0022, or visit our full FAQ page for more.
A direct cremation includes the collection of the deceased, care in our facilities, completion of all necessary documentation, and the cremation itself, followed by the return of ashes to the family. Our team handles every step with discretion and professionalism to ease the administrative burden on loved ones.
No. We are transparent about pricing and explain all costs clearly before any arrangements are confirmed.
Even though we cannot book a date without the paperwork from the registrars (or coroners), we can still complete the rest of the paperwork and sort out most of the finer details.
We understand things can change, so as long as you let us know ASAP, we will always endeavour to make any changes you request.