Cardiff Crematorium

Cardiff Crematorium

Thornhill Cemetery and Crematorium, established in 1952 with the crematorium following suit in the subsequent year, has evolved to become a significant place of memorial and reflection. Experiencing substantial growth, the crematorium now conducts nearly three times the number of cremations annually compared to its initial years.

The addition of Briwnant Chapel in 2000, alongside the existing Wenallt Chapel, provides alternatives to cater to various funeral preferences. The cemetery's expansion in 2010 accommodates the rising demand, and a new Enquiries Office, opened in the following year, enhances the setting for families to discuss arrangements for cremated remains, burials and scatters.

The crematorium offers diverse facilities, including car parking, vehicle access, accessible public toilets, an Enquiries office, a flower shop, and various grave options such as lawn, traditional, cremated remains, scatter garden, columbarium, book of remembrance, memorial garden plaques, tree dedication, and chapels of rest.

Briwnant Chapel, with seating for 40 people, features digital music systems, visual tributes, webcasts, and DVD or CD recordings. Wenallt Chapel, seating up to 160 people, offers similar options with additional capacity for musical ensembles and choirs, an organ, a waiting room, accessible toilets, level access, a loop system, disabled parking, and wheelchair availability. Thornhill Cemetery continues to provide a dignified and comprehensive environment for commemorating loved ones.

Please remember: you need to book an appointment at the Cardiff Crematorium in order to discuss your plans. We’d be happy to help you do this, so feel free to get in touch with one of our personal advisers. 

Facts & figures

  • Two chapels seating 40 and 160 respectively
  • Established in 1952
  • Car park
  • Wheelchair access
  • Flower Shop
  • Various memorial options

Public viewing times (for visiting the crematorium)

Monday 9:00am - 4:45pm

Tuesday 9:00am - 4:45pm

Wednesday 9:00am - 4:45pm

Thursday 9:00am - 4:45pm

Friday 9:00am - 4:45pm

Saturday 10:00am - 3:45pm

Sunday 10:00am - 3:45pm


Address & phone number

Thornhill Cemetery & Cardiff Crematorium Thornhill Road Cardiff
CF14 9UA
*Don’t forget, you need to book before you visit the Cardiff Crematorium. We’ll be happy to arrange this for you, if you’d like: get in touch with one of our personal advisers.

Directions

From Newport:

  • Head northwest on Stow Hill toward Victoria Pl.
  • Continue onto B4591.
  • Merge onto M4 via the ramp to Cardiff.
  • Follow M4 to Northern Ave/A470 in Cardiff. Take exit 32 from M4.
  • Merge onto M4.
  • Take exit 32 toward Cardiff (North)/Caerdydd (Gogledd)/Merthyr Tydfil.
  • Keep right at the fork, and follow signs for A470/Merthyr Tydfil.
  • Keep right to continue on Northern Ave/A470.
  • Use the right lane to take the A469 exit toward Caerdydd North/Cardiff North.
  • At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Northern Ave/A469.
  • Turn right onto Pantmawr Rd.
  • Continue onto Rhiwbina Hill.
  • Continue onto Heol Llanishen Fach.
  • Continue onto Thornhill Rd/A469.
  • Thornhill Cemetery and Cardiff Crematorium, will be on your left.

From Pontypridd:

  • Head southeast on New Road toward Biscombes Lane.
  • Get on Mannamead Road/B3250 in Plymouth from A470 and A469.
  • Continue on Mannamead Road/B3250 to Cardiff.
  • Drive to your destination in Cardiff.
  • Thornhill Cemetery and Cardiff Crematorium, Thornhill Rd, Cardiff CF14 9UA, United Kingdom, will be on your left.

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