Award Winning, Family Run, Independent

Caring Funeral Director In Cardiff Supporting You Every Step Of The Way

At 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.

Contact us today for trusted support from a dedicated team.

Award Winning, Family Run, Independent

Caring Funeral Director In Cardiff Supporting You Every Step Of The Way

At 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.

Contact us today for trusted support from a dedicated team.

Award Winning, Family Run, Independent

About Ivor Thomas Funerals

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.

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Our Extensive Services

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.

  • Direct Cremations

    We offer dignified attended and unattended direct cremations, providing a simple, respectful option at an affordable cost.

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  • Simple Service

    Our simple service includes all the essentials for a personal farewell, offering flexibility and affordability.

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  • Bespoke Service

    Create a unique tribute with our bespoke funeral service, tailored to reflect your loved one's life and wishes.

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  • Traditional Service

    Our traditional funerals include a full service with ceremony, offering time-honoured arrangements.

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  • Religious & Non-Religious Funerals

    We arrange respectful religious or non-religious funerals, personalised to reflect your beliefs, values, and wishes.

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  • Coffins, Caskets & Urns

    We supply a wide selection of coffins, caskets, and urns to suit your preferences, budget, and chosen funeral style.

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  • Why Choose Us

    Our 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.

    Meet The Directors

    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

    Affordable & Transparent Funeral Pricing

    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.

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    Client Testimonials

    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.

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    We used Ivor Thomas Funerals for our late mum, considering we were all still in shock with her passing we found the team went above and beyond. Not only did it take the pressure off something so important they were exceptional in guiding us in the right direction. We experienced a family natured rapport that was full of empathy and consideration for us all, on every detail at this time of sadness. Big thanks to all the team especially Sam & Tate

    Emma Phillips
    September 2, 2026
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    Very kind and compassionate throughout a very difficult time, Mark’s service was just what he would have wanted, can’t thank you enough.

    Rhiannon Gordon
    August 13, 2026
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    We recently lost my wonderful Dad and during the hardest time of our lives Ivor Thomas Funerals provided the most compassionate yet professional service we could have wished for. I didn’t know much about how funeral homes operated so had phoned a few days before my Dad had passed as we knew we needed to choose somewhere special for his resting place, and from the moment my call was answered I knew we (and most importantly Dad) would be in the best hands. Diolch o galon to every single one of the team for looking after him so well and for helping us to give him the celebration of life he so deserved.

    Bethan Bonsall
    July 30, 2026
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    We wish to thank Ivor Thomas Funerals for their support in arranging my late wife's funeral in such a respectful and dignified manner. During this very difficult time everyone was very kind and easy to communicate with, guiding us through the process at a time when we were struggling. A special thank you to Mark for the warmth and compassion he showed to all the family during this horrendous time. He was very kind, professional, caring and always available to provide advice and answer any questions we had. The funeral service went beautifully with great attention to detail. All who attended commented that it was a beautiful service and lovely tribute to my dearly departed wife. The floral displays prepared by Mark’s mum were gorgeous, another thing that was arranged perfectly by them.

    Wayne Pedlar
    May 22, 2026
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    I wish to thank Ivor Thomas Funerals for all their help & support. Everything arranged was just perfect. Myself and my family could not have asked for better service.

    Janet Hook
    May 22, 2026
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    We can't thank Mark and his team enough, having never had to go through something like this before, Mark came out to see the family and walked us through the things we needed to do ,gave us options for things and where there for us if and when we needed. On the day they made the funeral go as well as funerals can go ,all the staff were very polite and professional and went above and beyond to make dad's funeral go perfect. Thank you to all the staff not just the ones we had contact with but the ones we did t see. We would thoroughly recommend you use this company and they won't let you down Thank you again Carol, haydn ,Kevin

    Haydn Davies
    May 15, 2026
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    Your calmness, kindness and while completely professional every member of staff I've been in touch with has been the most personable, understanding and human - from the moment we spoke to someone on the phone to make an appointment you have all been fantastic, we've never felt rushed, left out of the loop or like questions couldn't be asked - even at the last minute changes and the uncertainty of me!!! From the bottom of my heart - i am so grateful to you guys for being the last support system and I genuinely hope your business continues for a long time, Thank you all.

    It's Me Pookie
    April 27, 2026
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    I couldn’t recommend Ivor Thomas Funerals highly enough. I didn’t know where to start after my dad’s passing, but the team were professional, compassionate and caring, making everything as simple as possible and taking some of the burden off my shoulders. A huge, heartfelt thank you to Mark and the team for their support and dedication in providing such a high-quality service.

    Cat Stapleton
    April 11, 2026

    Funeral Planning In Cardiff, Barry, And Caerphilly

    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.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    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.