Coffins and caskets
Choose from a range of materials and designs – simple and understated through to ornate or colourful.
Unattended funerals in South Glamorgan
An unattended funeral is a simple cremation with nobody present. Our funeral director in South Glamorgan takes care of everything and returns the ashes to you.
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W James & Sons Funeral Directors, Fonmon
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- Chapel of Rest, The Yard, Fonmon, Barry, South Glamorgan, CF62 3BJ
Call 24 hours a day:
01446 710096
Office opening hours:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 5pm
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What an unattended funeral costs in South Glamorgan
One price, with nothing else to pay. This is what an unattended funeral costs at our South Glamorgan funeral director.
Unattended funeral
- Our services
- £1,745
- 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
- £1,745
What an unattended funeral includes
Everything below is included in the price.
Talk to someone in South Glamorgan
Our local team can talk you through the options and what everything costs, with no obligation.
What families say about us
Rated 4.96 / 5 based on 25 reviews.
Rated 5/5
Very caring, helpful and efficient service. Jenna helped me through everything, has phoned to check on me regularly.
Ann Knight, 2 February 2026
Rated 5/5
The whole experience given by the staff made hard times easier. They were so good both my wife and I have decided to use W James and sons for our funerals.
Stephen Hardisty, 11 February 2025
Rated 5/5
The service my family received from W James and son funeral directors following the passing of our beloved dad was done with dignity and empathy throughout. As a family we can't thank you enough for the service provided. thank you from the Howells family
Miss Debra H., 18 April 2023
FAQs
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Helpful organisations
Grief after bereavement
Bereavement and grief affect people in different ways. There's no right or wrong way to feel. The NHS website has advice and places to go for support.
Help with funeral costs
If you get certain benefits you may be eligible for the Funeral Expenses Payment. You can find out more, check your eligibility, and apply on the GOV.UK website.
Report the death
There are government organisations that need to know when someone dies. Tell Us Once is a service that lets you report the death to most of them in one go.
Advice and guidance
Practical guides on unattended funerals, direct cremation and what to do next.
What to do when someone dies
The first steps after a death, in order – the medical certificate, registering, calling a funeral director and dealing with the estate, with timings.
Types of funeral
The types of funeral to choose between – burial or cremation, religious or not, ceremony or none – and how each can still be personal.
Direct cremation funeral plans
A plan covering cremation without a service – what is and is not included, how you can still personalise it, and how paying, changing and cancelling work.
How to reduce funeral costs
Five practical ways to bring a funeral bill down, who is responsible for paying it, and why a cheaper funeral need not be a lesser one.
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Talk to your local branch to get a quote
Your local funeral director can talk through our costs and any personal touches you want to include. Let us know what you're thinking and we'll work to your budget.