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23/10/2025

We at Penybont Funeral Services are proud to have been voted as one of the top 3 funeral directors in Bridgend once again. We are honoured to have been included as one of the top 3 funeral directors for over 5 years.

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16/10/2025

🌿 Direct Cremations – What the Adverts Don’t Always Tell You 🌿
You’ve probably seen the ads—but here’s what they don’t always tell you.
These glossy TV commercials often feature soft music, smiling actors, and promises of ease and affordability. But behind the scripted lines and too-good-to-be-true prices, there are some important details that often get left out:
💬 Call centres, not local care from a local family funeral home
Many of the big-name providers operate from national call centres. It can be difficult to speak to the same person twice, and that personal, supportive touch is often missing.
🚚 Long journeys you weren’t told about
Your loved one’s final journey may involve being transported hundreds of miles to a central crematorium. This isn’t always made clear at the start.
🕰️ Uncertain timing
Some companies don’t collect your loved one right away. In some cases, they may remain in a hospital or mortuary for several weeks before anything happens.
🌱 The hidden environmental impact
Long-distance transportation can have a greater carbon footprint than the cremation itself—something rarely mentioned in the small print.
💡 Extra charges that aren’t in the advert
The headline price might not include everything. Additional fees for collecting ashes, completing paperwork, or out-of-hours services often come later.
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Direct cremation can be the right choice—but it should still come with dignity, clarity, and care.
Before choosing, it’s worth asking:
✅ Where will the cremation actually take place?
✅ Will I speak to the same person throughout?
✅ Are all the costs included and explained?
✅ When will my loved one be collected and cremated?
✅ How and when will ashes be returned?
✅ What is the environmental impact of long-distance transport?
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At Penybont funeral Services, we don’t do gimmicks, scripts, or call centres. Just real care from real people, with clear answers and honest prices.
Because if something seems too good to be true, it usually is.
❤️ If you ever want advice or simply someone to talk things through with, our family are here to support your family.
Call us 01656 650831