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.