Lyndsay J Ellis Deputy Managing Director At Greenwillow Funerals

12/05/2026

With permission of Jean’s family:

Peacefully 29th April at home surrounded by her loving family Jean, well known of Barry and a cherished wife to Gwyn, a much loved and adored Mum, mother in law and Nan.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Jean is Resting in the care of Green Willow Funeral Home, Dinas Powys until her service at Cardiff & Glamorgan Crematorium, Port Road, Barry on Friday 29th May at 12:00pm

For further enquiries please contact Lyndsay Ellis or Ben Hartery on 02920 514627

05/05/2026

We’re proud to be supporting City Hospice's Forever Flowers 2026 🌸🌸🌸🌸. This beautiful campaign invites people to remember and celebrate loved ones with a lasting tribute, while supporting vital care across Cardiff.

Find out more or dedicate a flower:
www.cityhospice.org.uk/forever-flowers

05/05/2026

Dying Matters Awareness Week | 4th – 10th May 💛

Talking about death, dying and grief is never easy, but these conversations are some of the most important we can have. Dying Matters Awareness Week encourages us to open up, plan ahead, share our wishes, and support one another through difficult times.

Having conversations early can bring comfort, reduce worry for loved ones, and ensure your personal wishes are understood. It can also help families feel more prepared when the time comes.

This week is a reminder that speaking about death does not invite sadness, it can bring peace of mind, understanding, and connection.

Here at Green Willow Funerals, we are always here to offer guidance, support, and compassionate advice whenever you need us. 💛

04/05/2026

18/04/2026

Some people may leave our sight, but they never truly leave us.

They live on in the quiet moments, in the memories that replay without warning, and in the pieces of our hearts they took with them.
It’s in the songs that remind us of them, the places we shared, and the silence that somehow still feels full.

We learn to move forward, but a part of us will always stay where they once were.
Love doesn’t disappear with distance or time… it transforms.

It becomes a feeling we carry, a presence we sense, and a bond that nothing can break.
Gone from sight, but forever held close — right where they belong 🤍

17/04/2026

Recently attended the official opening and was very impressed. Wishing Langstone Vale Crematorium and Memorial Gardense every success providing this exclusive service to bereaved families

08/04/2026

Tradition 3: Why Do Funeral Directors “Page the Hearse”?

As we conclude our insight into funeral etiquette and tradition, we explain a practice many will have witnessed — a Funeral Director walking ahead of the hearse, leading the cortege.

Historically, when funeral processions were led by horse and carriage, the Funeral Director would walk ahead to control the pace and guide the journey. This ensured the procession moved in a steady, dignified manner.

By walking in front of the hearse, the Funeral Director helps ensure that the entire cortege departs together from the family home. It naturally encourages traffic to pause, allowing all vehicles to follow in unity without separation or disruption.

More importantly, paging the hearse is a quiet but powerful mark of respect.

It signifies that this is the final time your loved one leaves their home. Rather than a simple departure, it becomes a moment of reflection, a dignified pause that honours a life lived and acknowledges the significance of the journey ahead.

These traditions, though rooted in history, continue to play a vital role in modern funeral service — bringing structure, respect, and meaning to each and every farewell.


We at Green Willow Funerals
“Family Centred Funeral Directors”
Serving our communities with dignity, care, and respect.

05/04/2026

Took some time out of the office last week covering annual leave to look after a funeral at our St Isan Office.

Pictured also with Funeral Director, Alison Young based at St Isan Office as she looks after another funeral she has had the privilege to care for throughout.

Our Funeral Director team consisting of TOM, BEN, ALISON ANGELA and LOUISE work at Green Willow Funerals to the high standards maintaining our company ethos. We thank them for their commitment. 🙏

03/04/2026

At Green Willow Funerals, we are always deeply touched by the kind messages and heartfelt feedback we receive from the families we have had the honour of supporting.

Every word shared, every message received, reminds us why we do what we do. It truly means more than we can ever fully express.

To be entrusted with caring for your loved one is a privilege we never take for granted. We are honoured to stand beside you, offering guidance, compassion, and support during life’s most difficult moments.

Thank you for placing your trust in us — it is a privilege to serve our community and care for your families with dignity, respect, and the highest standards.

Green Willow Funerals
Family Centred Funeral Directors
Serving Cardiff & Surrounding Areas since 1997

02/04/2026

Easter Message 🕊️

As we welcome the season of Easter — a time of reflection, renewal and hope — we take a moment to remember those who are no longer with us, yet forever held in our hearts.

To all the families our Funeral Director Team have had the privilege to support, and to our wider community, thank you sincerely for your continued kindness, trust and support.

I wish to thank everyone for their continued support since I have taken on my new position at GreenWillow Funerals. Your messages and encouragement have meant a great deal.

Easter reminds us that even in the most difficult times, there is light, hope and togetherness.

From all of us, we wish you a peaceful and gentle Easter 🐣🙏