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Funeral directors in Bargoed

Our local funeral directors in Bargoed are here to support you – 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

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Serving the Bargoed area

Our funeral directors in Bargoed are D J Thomas & Son, in Hanbury Square, with our chapel a hundred yards up the hill on Lower Wood Street. It is often the smallest things that bring the most comfort — a hymn they always sang, a favourite coat — and we'll make room for whatever you'd like to include. You'll sit down with us when you feel ready, tell us about the person you've lost, and work through the choices one at a time. The team here is experienced and part of the valley. Speak to our funeral home in Bargoed and tell us what you'd like.

Your local team can talk you through an attended funeral in Bargoed or an unattended funeral in Bargoed, and help you choose memorials in Bargoed when you feel ready. You can also see all our funeral directors in Caerphilly.

D. J. Thomas & Son Funeral Directors, Bargoed branch

D. J. Thomas & Son Funeral Directors, Bargoed

You can find our funeral home in Hanbury Square, and our chapel is 100 yards up the hill on Lower Wood Street.

Our services

These are estimated costs for a cremation. For a burial, please call us and we'll explain the costs.

Total price: £3,694

Attended funeral

A ceremony tailored to any needs and wishes. Including all religions, cultures, traditions and beliefs.
Our support and services
£2,695
  • A Basic Coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • A traditional hearse
  • Care in our first class facilities
Estimated third-party costs
£999
  • Crematoria fees
  • A celebrant or minister to lead the ceremony
Total estimated cost
£3,694

Optional extras:

  • Flowers
  • Printed orders of service
  • Memorials
  • Limousines and other transport options

Total price: £1,645

Unattended funeral

A simpler option, without mourners present at the cremation.
Our support and services
£1,645
  • A simple, Unattended Funeral coffin, or choose any other and pay only the difference
  • Care in our first class facilities
  • A cremation without a ceremony or mourners present
Total estimated cost
£1,645

Optional extras:

  • Memorials
  • Your choice of urn

How do funeral costs vary?

The cost of a funeral depends on what you need. We'll help you understand everything, so you can plan without any surprises.

Our prices include all the essentials

The prices you see on each branch's Price List are our lowest for each type of funeral. They include caring for the person who's died, a simple coffin, and the cremation or burial. We don't charge for the little touches like placing a rose on the coffin or playing music.

What affects the cost?

You can choose to add a personal touch, such as a unique coffin, flowers, your choice of transport, a printed order of service or a memorial. There might be additional costs depending on the type of funeral you choose, or what you require. You can find out additional costs by looking at Additional Options Price Lists on each branch's webpage.

01443 831044
Lines open 24 hours a day
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Trusted by families in Bargoed

Rated 4.86 / 5 based on 83 reviews.

Rated 5/5

We cannot thank D J Thomas funeral directors enough for the exceptional care, compassion, and professionalism they showed us during such an incredibly difficult time.

From the very first contact, we were treated with genuine kindness, understanding, and respect. Every detail was handled with great care, and they guided us through the arrangements with patience and sensitivity, making what was an extremely emotional experience feel as manageable as possible.

The service itself was conducted beautifully, with such dignity and attention to detail. We felt that our loved one was treated with the utmost respect throughout, and that meant more to our family than we can put into words.

Thank you for your professionalism, compassion, and for going above and beyond to make such a difficult day as peaceful and meaningful as possible. We are truly grateful for everything you did for our family and would wholeheartedly recommend your services to anyone needing support during such a difficult time.

Leanne Higgs, 24 September 2026

Rated 5/5

I highly recommend DJThomas Bargoed to take care of your precious loved ones. Such professional ,kind , genuine and caring people. Sadly for me I've had to use them twice in 11 months but knowing my parents were in the care of these wonderful people was so comforting. Nothing was ever too much trouble and we were always made to feel like we mattered. Their help and advice in planning each funeral was invaluable and I never felt like I was being rushed or encouraged to buy services or items I didn't need. Wonderful people.

Amanda Frayling, 23 September 2026

Rated 5/5

Martyn Sanders, 31 August 2026

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