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We are here to support you through the toughest times in life with our compassionate guidance and services.
At Gwyn Jones Funerals, we understand the profound impact of losing a loved one. Our dedicated team in Swansea are here to offer you compassionate support and expert guidance through every step of the funeral planning process. We specialise in creating meaningful, personalised services that honour the life and legacy of your departed, ensuring their memory is preserved for generations to come.
Whether you're in the midst of planning for an imminent loss, seeking information for future needs, or require urgent assistance due to a recent passing, Gwyn Jones Funerals is here for you.
Our services are designed to accommodate the unique needs of each family, ensuring that every detail is handled with care and respect.
At Gwyn Jones Funeral Directors, we recognise the evolving landscape of the funeral industry and pride ourselves on our forward-thinking approach.
For those gathering information or planning ahead, we invite you to explore our services further and reach out with any questions. Our team is here to provide you with the resources and support you need to make informed decisions.
Embrace nature's cycle with our Woodland Burials, an eco-friendly alternative that offers a serene and sustainable final resting place.
This option is gaining popularity among those looking for a return to nature and a lasting legacy of environmental stewardship.
We believe in transparency and honesty in all our dealings.
The cost of a funeral varies based on personal choices, but we are committed to providing clear, upfront information about all your options.
Our goal is to help you arrange a dignified service that respects your budget and honours your loved one's memory.
During these challenging times, you deserve a funeral service provider who treats you with the utmost care and compassion. Gwyn Jones Funerals is dedicated to easing your burden, offering comprehensive support from planning to execution.
Whether it's choosing the music, selecting a special coffin, or arranging for catering and transport, we're here to ensure every aspect of the funeral reflects your wishes and provides comfort to those who grieve.
Located in Llansamlet, Gwyn Jones Funerals proudly serves families across Swansea, Neath, and surrounding areas including Winchwen, Skewen, Ynysforgan, Cwmrhydyceirw, and Birchgrove.
Our deep roots in the community inspire us to offer services that truly reflect the needs and values of the families we serve.
From our origins on Trallwn Road to becoming a beacon of support for families in Swansea, Gwyn Jones Funeral Directors remains a family-run business dedicated to honouring lives with dignity, respect, and personalised care. As we look to the future, our legacy continues to be written with each family we serve, grounded in the values instilled by Gwyn Jones himself.
We're here to advise on all available options, helping you arrange a service that is personal and meaningful.
Our caring team is here to provide advice and support throughout this process,
so you can explore your options and make informed decisions.
In the case where the death has been expected, The doctor looking after your loved one will produce the medical certificate of death. This will then be sent to the local registrar who will then give you an appointment to register the death.
If you are unable to visit the registrar in the area where the death occurred, ask for a registration ‘By Declaration’. This relies on the Royal Mail or courier so allow extra time for this to take place.
The registrar will complete and send us the Permission to cremate of bury certificate, when this has been produced we can begin the funeral arrangements.
The Registrar will issue Death Certificates to yourself, which cost £11 each. You might need 3-5 copies to send to the bank, solicitors etc., depending on the complexity of the estate.
If a death has been unexpected, the GP or emergency services will refer the case to the local coroner. If the coroner requests a further examination of the deceased to establish the cause of death then an evasive post mortem will have to take place.
Once the post mortem has taken place the deceased can be released to the care of the funeral director, the funeral arrangements can take place and an inquest will take place at a further date.
An inquest is called if circumstances surrounding the death need further investigation – perhaps following concern over nursing or medical care, use of alcohol or drugs while in care, sudden unexplained death, suspected foul play, or possibly to ‘learn the lessons’ for future such cases.
If an inquest is called, it is immediately adjourned to allow for the facts to be gathered, and need not delay the funeral.
We have a standard range of oak veneered coffins with silver fittings, these are FMMA approved coffins suitable for burials and cremations. However, we can source a wide range of coffins, caskets and urns at your choice.
In each limousine there is room for six people in the rear compartment and room for one in the front with the driver, i.e. a maximum of seven.
No. There are strict laws regarding cremation. Nothing may be removed from the coffin before cremation without the permission of the Home Office.
Yes. The identity of the coffin nameplate is checked by the Crematorium Attendant before it is placed in the Cremation Chamber. This only holds one coffin or casket at a time and again there are rules that must be abided.
The DSS Social Fund awards financial assistance to individuals who meet a number of criteria. To qualify you, and all other family members who share your responsibility for the funeral, must be receiving at least one of several benefits, and have insufficient savings to pay for the funeral.
The DSS Funeral Payment will provide a limited amount which may cover a very basic funeral, or provide a contribution towards a more traditional funeral. Your Funeral Director will be able to advise you about the qualifying criteria and the likely contribution available.
There are a number of different options and we are willing to discuss your choices for an environmentally friendly funeral.
Contact us today to discuss how we can honour the memory of your loved one in a way that's as unique as they were.
Funeral Directors based in Swansea, South Wales. Family-run business for over 60 years.
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