The most expensive place in Wales for a funeral revealed
Newport has been unveiled as the most expensive place in Wales for a funeral.
The average cost of a funeral in Wales is £3,586 which makes it one of the least expensive parts of the UK.
Newport is the most expensive place in Wales for a basic funeral, with an average cost of £3,895, whilst Bangor is the cheapest at just £3,013.
The average funeral costs across Wales:
Newport - £3,895
Northop - £3,868
Bridgend - £3,703
Colwyn Bay - £3,655
Pontypridd - £3,640
Cwmbran - £3,640
Swansea - £3,638
Aberdare - £3,564
Wrexham - £3,556
Port Talbot - £3,554
Llanelli - £3,550
Narberth - £3,516
St Asaph - £3,513
Cardiff - £3,475
Barry - £3,459
Aberystwyth - £3,415
Bangor - £3,331
The report found bereaved families who struggle with funeral costs are taking on £1,990-worth of debt to cover costs.
Across the UK, the estimated total amount of funeral debt in 2018 was £148m, a 12% increase from the previous year, according to the Royal London National Funeral Cost Index.