The Vale Funeral Service

196 reviews

Vale Funeral Service: your friendly, local, professional and independent funeral director serving Barry and the surrounding area.

Latest Verified Reviews

Sarah Fraser 3rd Feb 2018

Lyndsey and the team have also helped me arrange my Mum's funeral, they are very supportive, kind and helpful.  The funerals were very lovely and I can't thank Lyndsey and the team enough.

Thomas Morteton 31st Jan 2018

We have used Lyndsay in the past and we still would recommend his services to anyone. Lyndsay has a great attention to detail during planning, and during a funeral, and truly cares for those under his care.

Jo Davis 27th Jan 2018

Very sensitive and considerate whilst being efficient and organised. Nothing was too much trouble and Lyndsays commitment and care was inspirational.  Thank you and take care 

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Funeral arrangements

  • Home visit
  • 24 hour telephone support
  • On-site parking
  • Chapel of rest
  • Hearse
  • Limousine
  • Horse-drawn hearse
  • Bespoke vehicle
  • Coffin
  • Personalised coffin
  • Casket
  • Headstone / Plaque
  • Urn
  • Memorial jewellery
  • Floral tributes
  • Charitable donations
  • Newspaper announcement
  • Online obituary
  • Memorial book
  • Order of service sheets
  • Music
  • Video tribute
  • Funeral webcasting
  • Catering
  • Dove release
  • Balloon release
  • Fireworks

Types of funeral

  • Traditional burial
  • Simple funeral
  • Traditional cremation
  • Green funeral
  • Direct cremation
  • Burial at sea
  • Non-religious funeral
  • Anglican funeral
  • Roman Catholic funeral
  • Muslim funeral
  • Jewish funeral
  • Sikh funeral
  • Hindu funeral
  • Buddhist funeral
  • Children’s funeral

Financial arrangements

  • Financial advice
  • Wills & probate
  • Pre-paid funeral plan

Additional services

  • Repatriation
  • Bereavement counselling
  • List of mourners

Location

181 Court Road
Barry
Vale of Glamorgan
CF63 1EX

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Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

About Us

The Vale Funeral Service is a family run funeral director in Barry, who are committed to providing a professional, personal and supportive service to you at any time you may need them. They will help you with care and compassion while assisting you with the funeral arrangements.

Run by husband and wife team Lyndsay and Nicola, The Vale Funeral Service appreciate that the funeral you want is as unique and special as the loved one you have lost. That’s why they strive to make every service the personal tribute that your loved one deserves.

Lyndsay and Nicola feel that it is a rare privilege to be a Funeral Director, to stand in a sensitive position at a crucial time in the midst of your family, knowing that the high standards of our service and our reputation will help you through one of the most difficult times in your life.

As an independent family business, The Vale Funeral Service is not part of any large conglomerate of companies, so you can be assured of a service that is unique, professional and personal. From the moment you get in touch, you will exclusively deal with Lyndsay and Nicola, so that you receive the personal care that only a family firm can offer.

To find out more about how The Vale Funeral Service in Barry can help you, call today.

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Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Sarah Fraser 3rd Feb 2018

    Lyndsey and the team have also helped me arrange my Mum's funeral, they are very supportive, kind and helpful. 
    The funerals were very lovely and I can't thank Lyndsey and the team enough.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thanks Sarah for your kind comments. It's so much appreciated
  • 5 Thomas Morteton 31st Jan 2018

    We have used Lyndsay in the past and we still would recommend his services to anyone.
    Lyndsay has a great attention to detail during planning, and during a funeral, and truly cares for those under his care.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you so much. Thoughts and prayers are with you all . Glenys was a wonderful lady and I will remember her dearly
  • 5 Jo Davis 27th Jan 2018

    Very sensitive and considerate whilst being efficient and organised. Nothing was too much trouble and Lyndsays commitment and care was inspirational. 
    Thank you and take care 

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Jo for entrusting me to care for your dad. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
  • 5 Derrick Williams 23rd Jan 2018

    Many thanks to Vale Funeral Service for making mum's final journey as pleasant as it could be. Staff have been accommodating and thoughtful, especially Lyndsay Ellis, who having dealt with before, continues to offer a wonderful and consoling service in tragic circumstances. One might say that the full rainbow viewed on the way to the crematorium was a coincidence. This may be so but the timing and pace of the cortege possibly had something to do with what I viewed as a spectacular site when the end of the rainbow appeared to be at the crematorium. My heartfelt thanks.
    Derrick Williams

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you for your lovely comments Derrick . A true amazing send off and beautifully officiated by yourself
    A celebration of your mum's life
  • 5 Roger Lavery 22nd Jan 2018

    Went very smooth and did everything they promised.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Roger
  • 5 Derek Bonney 2nd Jan 2018

    Excellent service very professional would recommended

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you so much
  • 5 Sharon Talbot 22nd Dec 2017

    from start to finish the whole experience was executed with compassionate professionalism,my mum would have been very proud of the send off she received.
    many thanks

    sharon and paul

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Mrs Talbot for kind comments. To hear Andrew Murphy's ( celebrant ) words of comfort and memories, together Antonino the soloist was a beautiful and fitting tribute to your mum.

  • 5 Vicky Morley 26th Nov 2017

    Thank you so much for your support and kindness. 

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Victoria for your kind feedback
  • 5 Alun Newbury 20th Nov 2017

    Lyndsay and his team made a very traumatic and stressful time bearable,
    They treated my family with utmost respect and compassion.
    I can't thank them enough!

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Mr Newbury - Thoughts and prayers are with you all 
  • 5 Anne Finn 16th Nov 2017

    Myself and the family cannot thank you enough, Lyndsay Nicki and team, the service you gave us from the start of the arrangements for Vic's funeral until the very end of the actual day of the funeral was amazing, every single one of you show so much care and attention,
    On what was a very sad time for all of us it was made easier by your very high standards, what ever we asked for we had, and Vic had the very special day that the gentleman he was deserved, Thank you so much.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Anne for your kind words.  Vic will be greatly missed and a true gent who was also well respected 
  • 5 Susan Richmond 14th Nov 2017

    Everyone at The Vale Funeral Service was so caring and helpful. We weren't sure how to organise the service but we needn't have worried. Our every need was met.I would recommend them to everyone.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you so much for your very kind feedback
  • 5 Joathan Sims 7th Nov 2017

    Excellent. Caring and Professional. Lyndsey and his team were amazing at such a sad time. Thank You. Sharon Sims

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you for your kind feedback. St John Methodist Church, Barry Island was well attended, showing how loved and popular
    Josie will always be
  • 5 Rosie Lediard 23rd Oct 2017

    Everything was perfect from the time we went into arrange everything right till end of the funeral.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you rosie for your review , our standards and personal service we provide we feel are the highest . I hope that everything asked of us was carried out  which reflects in our reputation 
  • 5 Claire Curtis 20th Oct 2017

    Lyndsay and the team at Vale Funeral Service provided a very professional but caring and courteous service.  The genuine care and attention they gave to my mother and family following the passing of my father, made a very painful period of our lives a little easier. 
    From the day of our initial meeting to the day of the funeral, every detail was taken care of and we were kept updated at every stage. I can’t thank them enough for the first class send off they gave my father. 

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Claire so much for your kind feedback . 
    Our Thoughts and are with you all 
  • 5 Samantha R 3rd Oct 2017

    Absolutely fab service & such a supportive bunch of people. Thanks for everything!

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Samantha for your kind review. A lovely attendance for your Mum
  • 5 Angela Angela 30th Sep 2017

    The whole process was made as comfortable as was possible under the the sad circumstances. Lindsay looked after us so well and handled every detail with sensitivity and professionalism. we thank him deeply for his kindness at a very difficult time.
    Angela Hort

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Mrs Hort for your kind words. Thoughts and prayers remain with yourself, Ken and family
  • 5 Della Beechey 26th Sep 2017

    Couldnt ask for a better service for my little baby girl xx

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you for your kind feedback Della
  • 5 Kymberley Langford 19th Sep 2017

    Lyndsay and his close team delivered an outstanding and compassionate service at a very sad and extremely emotional time for all the family at the loss of our beautiful Julie. From start to finish lyndsay and his team were a rock. Always there when needed, no matter what time of the day, no request too big or small and took care of many many things we hadn't even considered.

    Lyndsay and his team did everything to make Julies final hours so special, showed great kindness and huge support to all the family for which we cannot thank them enough .

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    An amazing attendance for someone who was loved so much and will be greatly missed. Thank you for you kind words
  • 5 Ann Moggridge 23rd Aug 2017

    Mum's funeral was everything I wanted. It was a day of happy memories. The knowledge that we were being attended to professionally and with great sensitivity took all worries away. I will be forever grateful.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Ann for your kind comments, It was an honour to care for Olwen and relieve those pressures from you
  • 5 Rhian Jamieson 20th Aug 2017

    Thank you so much to Lyndsey and his team.  Made a very difficult time, easier for the whole family. 

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Rhian for your kind feedback. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family
  • 5 Kevin Hughes 15th Aug 2017

    Excellent right throughout from the arrangement and up to the funeral .Always at the end of the phone to help.Makes it easier at a very difficult time .
         Lyndsay and his team did everything and more for us we can't thank them enough .

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Kevin for your kind words. It was a dignified service and with the RAF Association in attendance and RAF coffin drape really gave dad the true tribute and send off he deserved
  • 5 Clare James 7th Aug 2017

    want to thank you for making my mother's send off perfect. not only was you very professional but very supportive through this tough time and made my mother's last days easier to deal with. and was very respectful when she passed away and needed to go to the chapel of rest without upsetting my children thank you so much.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Clare for your lovely words . 
  • 5 Rosemarie Davies 28th Jul 2017

    What a wonderful service we received from The Vale Funeral Service. They were so lovely, and took care of everything we could think of , and many many things we couldn't think of.

    Their compassion shone through in Bucket loads, which we will be forever grateful. Having had to bury loved ones in the past , I can honestly say these were the nicest, and most helpful funeral directors we had ever used, best by a mile. we will tell everyone we know to use them. They are also very reasonably priced and give you 3 months to settle the outstanding bill, which certainly takes any pressure off at this awful time. Thank you so much Lindsay & your wonderful team

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Rosemarie for your kind feedback. Hearing that we carried out everything asked of us brings great comfort.
  • 5 Robbie Baker 26th Jul 2017

    From start to finish lyndsay and his team were amazing, they were there when ever we needed them and no request was to small. Our minds were put at rest while they were looking after our beautiful claire. Thank you lyndsay from myself and My whole family.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Robbie, Lisa and family. The service and your choices really gave Claire the send off she deserved. The diamond blue cortege fleet really made the occasion. Such a personal and fitting celebration of Claire's life was shown during Lisa's eulogy and Andrew Murphy's comforting words. Claire's grand daughter also kept me on my toes during the service.
    As you know I have very high standards and i hope these were shown during the funeral arrangements and on the day.
    I hope that you all as a family will be able to attend our popular Christmas Memorial Service as we take time to remember and reflect on our loved ones
  • 5 Adele Webb 25th Jul 2017

    I contacted lyndsey after the very sudden and unexpected death of my husband aged 38. He was kind caring patient and professional and nothing was too much trouble. Everything I asked for he arranged without any problems or fuss. Thank you lyndsey for taking such good care of David and also helping me make decisions at a very difficult time, you did everything I asked and much more. I will never forget your kindness.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Hi Adele

    Thank you for your lovely review. Although we cannot make the pain go away during this difficult time, I hope that I relieved as much pressure from you during the funeral arrangements and on the day.
    The precious valentino hearts are such a beautiful keepsake to cherish eternally. we are always here for you and hope that you will find some strength and comfort as yoy remember David.

Address
181 Court Road
Barry
Vale of Glamorgan
CF63 1EX

Open map

Opening Hours

Day Hours
Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Latest Verified Reviews

Sarah Fraser 3rd Feb 2018

Lyndsey and the team have also helped me arrange my Mum's funeral, they are very supportive, kind and helpful.  The funerals were very lovely and I can't thank Lyndsey and the team enough.

Thomas Morteton 31st Jan 2018

We have used Lyndsay in the past and we still would recommend his services to anyone. Lyndsay has a great attention to detail during planning, and during a funeral, and truly cares for those under his care.

Jo Davis 27th Jan 2018

Very sensitive and considerate whilst being efficient and organised. Nothing was too much trouble and Lyndsays commitment and care was inspirational.  Thank you and take care 

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