Margam Crematorium fees
Current cremation fees at Margam Crematorium, verified against the Margam Crematorium Joint’s published fee schedule.
Cremation fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard cremation (attended, over 17, including certificate) | £721.50 |
| Standard cremation (attended, over 17, without certificate) | £708 |
| Direct cremation, 9am weekdays only (including certificate) | £455 |
| Saturday cremation | Additional £175 |
| Double cremation (2 adults at one service) | £1,426 |
| Memorial service | £201 |
| Child cremation (up to and including 17 years) | Nil |
| Webcast/streaming | £55.50 |
The council prices its 9am weekday-only slot as a distinct “direct cremation fee” – its own fee schedule lists this separately from the standard attended cremation and does not list use of the chapel in it. The schedule lists the certificate of cremation as a separate £13.50 item for the standard fee. For the 9am direct cremation the council states a figure of £455 including the certificate.
Fees verified 31 October 2026. Source: Margam Crematorium Joint fee schedule. Neath Port Talbot council periodically revises this schedule – always check the source link above for the fees in effect on your date.
Chapel capacity
Following a health and safety risk assessment carried out with the council’s Health and Safety and Fire Officers, the maximum allowed in the Service Hall/Chapel is 170: 135 seated and 35 standing. A further 25 people can be accommodated in the waiting room, which has a screen and speaker so the service can be observed, and outside speakers are switched on for those unable to enter the chapel.
Source: Neath Port Talbot Council – About Margam Crematorium.
Accessibility and parking
There are 8 disabled parking spaces at the crematorium, with a ramp to the main waiting area. The main office, main chapel, and Chapel of Remembrance are all fully wheelchair accessible.
Source: Neath Port Talbot Council – About Margam Crematorium.
Opening hours
| Day | Grounds and Chapel of Remembrance | Office |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Thursday | 9am–5pm | 9am–5pm |
| Friday | 9am–4.30pm | 9am–4.30pm |
| Saturday | 9am–4pm | 9am–4pm |
| Sunday | 11am–4pm | Closed |
| Mother’s Day, Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday, Father’s Day | 9am–4pm (grounds only) | Closed |
The Chapel of Remembrance, which holds the Books of Remembrance, closes 30 minutes before the gates. Only the current page of each book can be viewed. The crematorium office remains closed to general callers, though appointments can be arranged for Book of Remembrance entries and kerbstone applications or renewals.
Source: Neath Port Talbot Council – About Margam Crematorium.
History and location
Margam Crematorium was built for the Port Talbot and District Joint Crematorium Committee, formed from four local authorities, on a site by the Eglwys Nunydd reservoir. It opened on 1 May 1969 – the eighth crematorium built in Wales. It sits near the Margam Interchange, four miles east of Port Talbot, with access from the A48 (Swansea to Cardiff) and M4 Junction 38; the motorway is screened from the crematorium grounds.
Source: Neath Port Talbot Council – About Margam Crematorium.
Contact
Address: Longlands Lane, Margam, Port Talbot, SA13 2NR Phone: 01639 883 570 Email: margam.crematorium@npt.gov.uk
About this crematorium
Margam Crematorium is operated by Margam Crematorium Joint. It opened in 1969.