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 requ
ire 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.
22/04/2026
WAYNE THOMPSON
Sadly passed away on Tuesday 14th April,
Wayne of Oriel House, Station Road, Port Talbot.
Much loved partner to Cheryl,
Father to Curtis Calvin and Tommy,
Step father to Kayleigh, Natalie and Josh.
A dearly loved brother to Jackie, Pamela, Ricky, Michelle and Mandy.
Bampy to all his grandchildren. A dear uncle.
Wayne will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service Tuesday 19th May at Margam crematorium 10.30am.
(Please wear something blue in memory of Wayne)
Flowers and further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.
22/04/2026
BENJAMIN JENKINS
Sadly passed away on Saturday 18th April,
Ben of Ty Dewi Sant, Heol Crwys, Cwmavon.
Dearly beloved husband of the late Trudy.
Much loved father of Darren and Leighton, step father to Tara.
Father in law to Kelly and Becky.
Adored Bampy to JamieLee, Kian, Kairan, Charlie, and the late Adam.
A dearly loved brother to Dilys, Val, Gareth and Gillian.
A dear brother in law to Billy and uncle to his nieces and nephews. Ben will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service Friday 15th May at Margam crematorium 3.15pm.
No black attire, wear something related to Welsh Rugby or the Scarlets.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Ben
to British Heart Foundation.
Registered charity in England and Wales (225971)
22/04/2026
CHRISTINE WILLIAMS
Sadly passed away on Sunday 12th April,
Christine formerly of Morriston & Birchgrove.
Beloved daughter of the late Aubrey and Agnes.
Much loved mother to Jayne, Joanne, Ian, Eleanor.
Mother in law to Pete, Colin, Sarah and the late Scott.
Adored nanna to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A dear sister to Lyn and sister in law to Gill.
Christine will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Funeral service Friday 15th May at Swansea crematorium 12.30pm.
Flowers and further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.
Donations if desired in the memory of Christine to Ty Olwen Hospice, https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=MKKMPW4EGQJZ4
If you can Gift Aid your donation please add your full name, house number and Post Code please in the comments box.
Send a donation to Ty Olwen Trust either to Ty Olwen, Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA6 6NL
22/04/2026
RAE CHRISTINE ROBERTS
Sadly passed away on Wednesday 1st April,
Rae of The Old Post Office, Cross Hill, Margam, Port Talbot.
Beloved wife of the late Idris.
Much loved mother to David and John,
mother in law to Veronica.
Cherished Granma to Liam and Ryan.
A dearly loved sister in law and auntie.
Rae will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Funeral service Wednesday 6th May at Margam crematorium 1.45pm.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Rae
to Everybodys Gateway Club, Port Talbot.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.
16/04/2026
MEIRION DAVIES
Sadly passed away on Tuesday 7th April,
Meirion of Llewellyn Street, Port Talbot.
Beloved husband of 63 years to Jean.
Loving father to Desmond and Andrew,
father in law to Joy and Rhian.
Much loved Bampa to Amy.
A dearly loved older brother of the late Janet,
A dear brother in law and uncle.
Meirion will be greatly missed by all his family
and friends.
Funeral service Monday 27th April at
Margam Crematorium 11.15am.
Following the service all are invited to join his family at The Tata Steel Sports and Social Club.
Family flowers only, Donations if desired in the memory of Meirion to Ty Hafan.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.
13/04/2026
PATRICK MORGAN
(PAT)
Sadly passed away on Thursday 2nd April,
Pat of Taibach, Port Talbot.
A Much loved father to Paula, Nicole and Blake.
A dearly loved brother to Gary.
Adored grandfather and great grandfather.
A brother in law and uncle.
Pat will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral service Monday 27th April at Margam crematorium 1.45pm.
Following the service all are invited to join the family at The Taibach Rugby Club.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Pat
to The Alzheimers Society.
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.
08/04/2026
GERALD MULCAHY
Sadly passed away on Monday 6th April,
Gerald of Southdown Road, Port Talbot.
Much loved husband to Leanne.
Cherished father to Lewis, Chloe and Carley,
Father in law to Ryan.
Adored grampa to Maisie, Ruby, Kaiden, Elliot and
Archie (tin tin).
A loving son, brother, brother in law and uncle.
Gerald will be greatly missed by all his family and
friends.
Funeral service Monday 11th may at Margam crematorium 12.00pm.
(Please wear a touch of green in memory of Gerald)
Flowers and further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.
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.
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/
