Choosing an Unattended Funeral in Colwyn Bay, Llandudno and Conwy
Conwy direct cremation service
Not everyone wants a grand send-off. For some, a simple, quiet farewell feels more fitting – no limousines, no speeches, just dignity and respect.
What is an Unattended Funeral?
An unattended funeral is a cremation without a formal service at Colwyn Bay Crematorium.
What many people in our area don’t know is that, we offer this funeral option locally to those living in Llandudno, Colwyn Bay, Conwy and the surrounding areas for £1,659 (as of August 2025) with everything included, no hidden extras. We always tell you the date and time, so you can follow in your own car, pause for a moment outside, or even help carry the coffin if you wish.
The Evans Family’s Experience
Earlier this year, the Evans family from Colwyn Bay arranged an unattended funeral for their father, Brian. Brian had always said he didn’t want “a fuss” when his time came. “Just cremate me and get on with it,” he’d joke over Sunday lunch. His family wanted to honour his wishes but they didn’t feel right trusting the process to a faceless online company.
“We looked at online companies, but Dad could have been taken miles away and his ashes sent by post. That didn’t feel right,” says Brian’s daughter, Emma. “With Tom Owen and Son, we knew he was cared for locally and could spend time with him before the cremation.”
Choose a local funeral director for a direct cremation in Conwy, Colwyn Bay and Llandudno
Why Choose Local?
National providers can appear cheaper, but it’s worth knowing:
- Collection may take days or weeks.
- Cremation can be anywhere in the country, with no details of location, date or time given.
- Choosing to scatter ashes later at the Garden of Remembrance in Colwyn Bay Crematorium will have additional charges (£215) as not the original crematorium.
- Ashes often returned by courier, with extra costs.
- You rarely speak to the same person twice.
Choosing a funeral director based in Llandudno, Colwyn Bay and Conwy means:
- Your loved one stays close by.
- You know exactly when and where the cremation happens.
- The same team looks after both your loved one and you.
