Our funeral service in Port Talbot have been helping the people of the town and the surrounding area's with their funeral arrangements for over 135 years. We strive to offer a compassionate and comprehensive service,
available at all times to those of every faith and background. If you have been bereaved and require the skill and professionalism of a competent, long establish Funeral Service, call us today.
01639 884585
We are an Independently Family run Funeral Service. Independent Funeral Directors, 24 hour personal service. HERE FOR WHEN YOU NEED US MOST
As your funeral directors, we are here to help and advise you in whatever way we can. We provide a personal service to you, looking after you and your loved ones 24 hours a day 365 days a year
It is a privilege to be a funeral director, to be in a position knowing that our services will help you through the most difficult time of your lives. Cockwells Funeral Service is an independent Funeral Service owned and run by Andrew Akins
Our funeral parlour is located in Railmill Lane at the rear of Hazelwood Terrace, Cwmavon. It has ample parking and good access for the disabled. The interior is warm and calming, there is a private room where you can sit and discuss your funeral requirements, or if preferred this can be done at your home. Cockwell's Funeral Service;
The longest established funeral directors in Port Talbot.
06/04/2026
STEPHEN COCKINGS
Sadly passed away on Thursday 19th March,
Stephen of Aberavon Court, Michna Street, Port Talbot.
Loving partner to the late Dorothy.
Dearly loved father to the late Karen and step father to Karen, Michael, Donna, Kim and Kerry.
Adored gramps to Paige, Josh, Jodie, Carlum and Cameron.
Loved brother to Barbara, Bryan, Gaynor and the late Jeffrey and David.
A dear uncle.
Stephen will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service Wednesday 15th April at Margam crematorium 12.00pm.
Flowers and further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.
06/04/2026
SUSAN ANNE TAYLOR
Sadly passed away on Thursday 19th March,
Susan of Waun Wen, Cwmavon, Port Talbot.
Beloved partner to Alan.
Much loved mother to John, Wayne and Andrew,
mother in law to Clare, Sarah and Sam.
Adored Nanna to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A dearly loved sister to David.
A dear sister in law and auntie.
Susan will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service Friday 24th April at Margam crematorium 11.15am.
Following the funeral service all are invited to join the family at the Cwmavon Rugby Club.
Flowers and further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.
27/03/2026
DOUGLAS MCLEAN
Sadly passed away on Friday 20th March,
Doug of Gordon Crescent, Port Talbot.
Beloved husband of the late Patricia.
Much loved father to Michelle, Stephen, Karen, Kevin, and the late Paul.
Father in law to Sarah, Justin and Neil.
Grampa to David, Rhian, Ashley, Demi, Tia, Joseph, Alissa, Ethan, Kian, and to all his great grandchildren.
Dearly loved brother to David, Roy, Olwen, Anne and Mair.
A dear brother in law and uncle.
Doug will be greatly missed by all his family, neighbours and friends.
Funeral Friday 17th April, service in Grange Street Church,
Grange St, Port Talbot SA13 1EN 12.00pm
followed by interment in Margam cemetery 1.00pm.
Following the burial all are invited to join Doug's family at The Seaside, Social & Labour Club, Dalton Road, Port Talbot.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Doug to Cardigan ward & Dialysis unit Morriston Hospital.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.
27/03/2026
MARK PARSONS
Sadly passed away on Saturday 14th March,
Mark of Lake Road, Port Talbot.
Much loved son of the late Norma and Richard.
Dearly loved brother to Geraldine, Eileen and Sue
Step father to Jason and Robin
Uncle to Martin
Best friend to Jamie and Clare
Mark will be sadly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service Wednesday 8th April at Margam crematorium 10.30am.
Following the funeral service all are invited to
Port Talbot Indoor Bowls Club, Aberavon Sea Front. SA12 6QW
Family flowers only, Donations if desired in the memory of mark to Gower ward, Morriston Hospital.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.
27/03/2026
HAYDN REES
Sadly passed away on Sunday 15th March,
Haydn of Chrome Avenue, Port Talbot.
Much loved father of Glenn and Helen, father in law to Vincent
Beloved partner of Shirley
Loving “dad” to Andrea
Adored gramps to Christopher, Gareth, Lawrence,
Myfanwy, Hannah, Hope and to all his great grandchildren.
A dearly loved brother to David and the late Margaret
A dear brother in law and uncle.
Haydn will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service Thursday 9th April at Margam crematorium 11.15am.
Following the funeral service all are invited to join the family at
The Sand Rabbit Bar & Grill, 130 Victoria Road, Port Talbot, SA112 6AY
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Haydn to Marie Curie.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.
25/03/2026
RAYMOND REES
Sadly passed away on Wednesday 18th February,
Ray of lake Road, Port talbot.
Very much loved husband of Joan.
Loved father of Kelly, Gavin and the late Nicky,
Loving Step father to Mark, Michael, Tony and Terry.
Dearly loved grandfather, great grandfather, brother, brother in law and uncle.
Ray will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral service Friday 27th March at Margam crematorium 12.45pm.
Family flowers only, further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.
19/03/2026
DAVID HAROLD REDCLIFFE
Sadly passed away on Friday 6th March,
David of George Street, Port Talbot.
Much loved husband to Mary.
Dearly loved father to Susan and Neil.
Loved father in law to Claire.
Devoted grandad to Sarah, Heidi, Isaac and great grandson
Nathan.
David will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral service Tuesday 7th April at Margam crematorium 1.45pm.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of David to Ty Olwen Hospice.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.
19/03/2026
GRAHAM ROBERTS
Sadly passed away on Saturday 7th March,
Graham of Bevan Avenue, Port Talbot.
Much loved brother to Norma, Desmond and the late
Douglas, Ivor, Christine and Terry.
A dear brother in law and uncle to all his nieces and
nephews.
Graham will be sadly missed by his family and
friends.
Funeral service Friday 10th April at Margam crematorium 2.30pm.
Following the service all are invited to The Aberavon liberal Club, Ysguthan Road, Port talbot.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Graham to Ward L Morriston Hospital.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.
19/03/2026
WENDY WILLIAMS
Sadly passed away on Sunday 15th March,
Wendy of Russet Close, Port Talbot.
Much loved wife to Kevin,
Dearly loved mother to Carl, David, Rose and Craig.
Cherished Nanna of Megan, Ethan, Laila and Honey
Loved by Carl’s partner Victoria
A loving sister, sister-in-law and auntie
Wendy will be sadly missed by all her family and
friends.
Funeral service Friday 10th April at Margam crematorium 9.45am.
Family flowers only, further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.
13/03/2026
This statement by Port Talbot Council relates only to the grounds of Margam crematorium where the ashes have been buried loosely in the grounds and not in the cemeteries where individual plots have been purchased by families.
08/03/2026
Sadly passed away on Monday 23rd February,
Lyn of Broadoak Court, Loughor and originally from Sandfields Road, Port Talbot.
Beloved wife to Phil.
Much loved mother to Wayne, Chris and Carl.
Adored grandmother to all her grandchildren.
A dearly loved sister to Sandra and the late Elaine.
A dear sister in law and auntie.
Lyn will be greatly missed by all her family and friends.
Funeral service Friday 20th march at Margam crematorium 12.45pm.
Following the funeral service all are welcome to join the family at The Green Acre Motel,
111 Heol Fach, North Cornelly, Bridgend CF33 4LH.
Family flowers only, Donations if desired in the memory of Lyn to Muscular Dystrophy UK Registered Charity No. 205395..
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.
06/03/2026
ANTHONY DAVID ISHERWOOD
Sadly passed away on Tuesday 3rd March,
Anthony of White Close, Port Talbot.
Dearly loved husband to Tanya.
Much loved father to Rhiannon, Alyn and Terri-Anne, father in law to Katie and Barry.
Adored bampa to Chantelle, Kiya, Caiden, Tia, Mason, Kara and Marley.
Loving brother to Jeffrey, Steven, Nigel and the late Adrian.
A dear brother in law and uncle.
Anthony will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service Wednesday 25th March at Margam crematorium 10.00am.
Flowers and further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.
Address
Chapel Of Rest, Railmill Lane, R/O Hazelwood Terrace, Cwmavon Port Talbot SA129DW
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A FAMILY CONCERN WITH A CONCERN FOR FAMILIES.
Our funeral directors in Port Talbot have been helping the people of the town and the surrounding area's with their funeral arrangements for over 135 years.
We strive to offer a compassionate and comprehensive service,
available at all times to those of every faith and background.
If you have been bereaved and require the skill and professionalism of a competent, long established Funeral Director, call us today.
01639 884585
Independently Family run Funeral Service. 24 Hour Personal Service
HERE FOR WHEN YOU NEED US MOST
As your funeral directors we are here to help and advise you in whatever way we can. We provide a personal service to you, looking after you and your loved ones 24 hours a day 365 days a year.
It is a privilege to be a funeral director. To be in a position knowing that our services will help you through the most diffficult time of your lives.
LOOKING AFTER YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES IN YOUR TIME OF NEED
Our Chapel of Rest is located at Railmill Lane, The rear of Hazelwood Terrace, Cwmavon. SA12 9DW
It has ample parking and good access for the disabled.
The interior is warm and calming, there is a private room where you can sit and discuss your funeral requirements, or if preferred this can be done at your home.
Cockwells Funeral Service;
The longest established funeral directors in Port Talbot.
http://www.cockwellsfuneralservice.co.uk/
