St. James Funeral Home

27/04/2026

Many people often ask about the true role of a funeral director. It involves far more than just arranging services or completing paperwork; we provide emotional support, reassurance, and help families find stability during uncertain and emotional times.

Our role is to gently guide and assist you through every step with clarity, answer every question honestly, and ensure that you never feel confused, or pressured.

22/04/2026

Happy Earth Day 2026 🌍

At St. James Funeral Home, we are always mindful of our impact on the environment. In the summer of 2024, we took a significant step by installing solar panels.

These solar panels greatly lower CO2 emissions by substituting fossil fuel-based electricity with clean, renewable energy. Since their installation, we have achieved a CO2 reduction of 19.41 tonnes.

19/04/2026

Families from Hull involved in the Legacy funerals scandal are campaigning for industry reforms.

10/04/2026

The family of Elizabeth Mary Fry (Betty) have asked that we share the details of her funeral arrangements: -

Peacefully on 23rd March 2026, at her home surrounded by her family, Betty, beloved wife of the late Les, devoted mam of Julie and Robert, dear mother-in-law of Gerard and Jennifer, adored Nanna Betty of Clare, Stephanie, Lucy, Matthew, Laura and partners, much loved by all her great grandchildren, and dearest sister of the late Angela.

Requiem Mass at St Josephs Cathedral Friday 17th April at 10.30am followed by cremation at Swansea Crematorium at 12pm. You are welcome to wear a splash of pink.

Family flowers only, donations in lieu if so desired to Cancer Research UK c/o
St James Funeral Home,
31 St James Gardens,
Uplands,
Swansea
SA1 6DT.
Tel: 01792 643840.

30/03/2026

The family of David Hughes have asked that we share the details of his funeral arrangements: -

Peacefully on 8th March 2026 David, husband of Sheila, father of Julie and Rhian, grandfather of Shannon, Angharad and Hendrik, brother of Robert and Geraint.
A funeral Service will be held at Swansea Crematorium on Tuesday 7th April at 12:30pm.

Family Flowers only please donations in lieu to Cancer Research UK. c/o

26/03/2026

Dan Hill, a valued member of our team, is taking part in Walk for Autism UK. If you’d like to support Dan and this wonderful charity, please click the link below. He will be walking at least 120,000 over the coming 8 days.
https://www.walkforautism.co.uk/fundraisers/danielhilldanielhill/walk-for-autism

Walk for Autism is an exciting fundraising challenge to walk 10,000 steps a day for 8 days.

23/03/2026

The family of Michael Morgan Lucas Brown (Hovis) have asked that we share the details of his funeral arrangements:-

Peacefully on Thursday 5th March 2026, Michael dearly loved husband of Helen, a devoted father adored by Molly, much loved son-in-law of Pat and Bob, wonderful Brother-in-law to Jayne, proud uncle of Rhiannon and Stephanie, great uncle to Buddy.

Michael will be greatly missed by his family, friends and the Brynmill community.

Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday 1st April at Llanelli Crematorium, 1pm.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Local Aid For Children And Community Special Needs c/o

St James Funeral Home,
31 St James Gardens, Uplands,
Swansea SA1 6DT.
Tel: 01792 643840

19/03/2026

The family of Rachel Joanna Wheel have asked that we share the details of her funeral arrangements:

Sadly passed away, on Tuesday 10th March 2026, Rachel - beloved wife of Paul, devoted mother to sons Daniel and Matthew, dearly loved by Daniel's partner Emma, loving sister to James, Peter, and Thomas, and a much-loved daughter-in-law of David and Angela, loved Aunt and Friend to many.

As a former teacher at Pen-Y-Fro Primary School, Cwm Primary School, Clase Primary School, and Dorin Park Primary School, Rachel inspired countless children and left a lasting impact everywhere she taught. She will be deeply missed by many.

A service will take place at Llanelli Crematorium on 31st March 2026 at 12:00 noon, followed by a celebration of Rachel's life at Mumbles Baptist Church at 2:00pm.

Family flowers only please, donations in lieu if desired to Hospice of the Good Shepherd. c/o
St James Funeral Home,
31 St James Gardens, Uplands,
Swansea SA1 6DT.
Tel: 01792 643840

19/03/2026

The family of Ronald "Leighton" Jenkins a former Superintendent South Wales Police have asked that we share the details of his funeral arrangements:

Sadly on Tuesday 3rd March 2026 Leighton beloved husband of the late Viv, devoted father of Suzanne and father-in-law of Mike, proud and loving Bampa of Georgia and her fiancé Ben, also cherished partner of Lyn.

He will also be greatly missed by all at Killay Probus, Swansea Narpo, Swansea Car Club (SHVR), and the Tuesday Verdi Boys, as well as by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral service to be held at Clyne Chapel on Monday 30th March 2026 at 11am, a further service will be held at 12:30pm at Swansea Crematorium.

Family flowers only please. Donations, if so desired, to Breast Unit Swansea Bay Health Charity or The British Heart Foundation. c/o

St James Funeral Home,
31 St James Gardens,
Uplands, Swansea SA1 6DT.
Tel: 01792 643840

15/03/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who has submitted a remembrance candle so far. Our candle initiative will come to an end today (Sunday 15 March).

Candles submitted before 5pm today will be shared on our page on Monday 16 March.

https://gbnf.online/300120

13/03/2026

Here are some more memorial candles. If you’d like to submit a candle for a loved one, you can do so by clicking the link below.

https://gbnf.online/300120

10/03/2026

We’d like to thank everyone who’s created a virtual candle for their loved one so far.
Here are some more memorial candles. If you’d like to submit a candle for a loved one, you can do so by clicking the link below.

https://gbnf.online/300120