C.C James Funeral Directors

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Conscientious family funeral directors in Brecon, serving bereaved families with funeral advice and arrangements.

Latest Verified Reviews

Martin Spirito 10th Apr 2025

CC JAMES gave us the most perfect send off for our mother. Nothing was to much trouble. Such lovely people and so professional. I cannot fault them. 

Bruce Dowell 27th Mar 2025

Totally professional but gave me great comfort in their style of grief management. I was treated like a real person suffering real pain. I can never thank Lara enough to the standard of help she gave me. In the mess of my depression. She was a shining light. I almost feel after the event that Lara and the team are almost friends for such a short period time.

Diana Maslin 22nd Mar 2025

Lara was kind, considerate and efficient and the funeral was everything I had hoped it would be

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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

Hengardd
Brecon
Powys
LD3 0SA

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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

Founded by Clive James in 1972, C.C. James Funeral Directors has been a cornerstone of support for families in Brecon and the surrounding communities for over 50 years. As a family-orientated funeral home, they are dedicated to providing thoughtful, personalised, and professional care at one of life’s most difficult times.

At the heart of everything C. C. James do is a simple promise — to treat every family with the compassion, dignity, and respect they deserve.
Every life is unique, and we believe every funeral should be a true reflection of the person being remembered. Whether you're looking for a traditional religious service, a simple cremation, or a modern celebration of life, the team will guide you every step of the way.

Their caring team will help you tailor every detail of the service, including:
- Music, readings, and tributes
- Floral arrangements
- Funeral transport
- Memorials and headstones
- Choice of coffins and caskets — from classic styles to eco-friendly or bespoke designs

The funeral home in Brecon features a peaceful, private chapel of rest, where you can say your final goodbye in comfort and privacy. For those who prefer, staff are also happy to make all arrangements from the comfort of your own home.

C.C. James Funeral Directors is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. No matter the time or circumstance, they are just a phone call away and ready to help you begin planning the perfect farewell for your loved one.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Martin Spirito 10th Apr 2025

    CC JAMES gave us the most perfect send off for our mother. Nothing was to much trouble. Such lovely people and so professional. I cannot fault them. 

    Nuria Delgado-Colomo replied
    Dear Martin,
    Thank you so much for your kind words. We are truly touched to hear that Lara and her team at CC James were able to provide the perfect send-off for your mother. It means a great deal to us to know that we could support you and your family during such an important and emotional time.
    Your appreciation will be shared with everyone involved—it really does make a difference to know our efforts are valued.
    Warm regards, The CC James Funeral Directors Team
  • 5 Bruce Dowell 27th Mar 2025

    Totally professional but gave me great comfort in their style of grief management. I was treated like a real person suffering real pain. I can never thank Lara enough to the standard of help she gave me. In the mess of my depression. She was a shining light. I almost feel after the event that Lara and the team are almost friends for such a short period time.

    Nuria Delgado-Colomo replied
    Dear Bruce,
    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with CC James Funeral Directors. We are truly touched to hear that Lara and the team were able to provide you with the professionalism, sympathy, and compassion you needed during such a difficult time. It’s heartwarming to know that their support made a positive impact on you, especially when navigating through such pain and grief.
    We deeply appreciate your thoughtful review and are grateful for the trust you placed in us. Your kind words mean the world to us, and we’re so glad Lara and the team were able to offer the comfort you needed.

    Warm regards,
    The CC James Funeral Directors Team
  • 5 Diana Maslin 22nd Mar 2025

    Lara was kind, considerate and efficient and the funeral was everything I had hoped it would be

    Nuria Delgado-Colomo replied
    Dear Diana, Thank you so much for sharing your kind words. We are so glad to hear that Lara was able to provide the support and care you needed during such an important time. It’s wonderful to know that the funeral was everything you had hoped for. Your feedback means a great deal to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. Wishing you peace and comfort.
    Warm regards, The CC James Funeral Directors Team
  • 5 Chirelle Iris Morris 25th Feb 2025

    CC James are a fantastic company, extremely professionally and supporting of families wishes. Lara and her team have supported our family through two funerals within just 6 months of each-other, and have provided amazing service and support in having two very different but very professional funerals. The detail to attention has been incredible, and they’ve all showed nothing but compassion for us all. Very grateful for Lara guiding me through it all. 

    Nuria Delgado-Colomo replied
    Dear Chirelle Iris Morris,

    Thank you so much for sharing your experience with CC James Funeral Directors. We are truly delighted to hear that Lara and the team provided you with the professionalism, sympathy, friendliness, warmth, and compassion that helped support you during such an upsetting and stressful time. We're so pleased to know that their care made the process easier for you.

    We deeply appreciate your thoughtful review and are grateful for your trust in us.

    Warm regards,
    The CC James Funeral Directors Team
  • 5 Sian Thomas 11th Feb 2025

    Caring and compassion service on hand day or night for you.

    Nuria Delgado-Colomo replied
    Dear Sean Thomas, thank you so much for sharing your experience with CC James Funeral Directors. We’re delighted to hear that Lara and her the team were there for you throughout . We appreciate your review. The CC James Funeral Directors team
  • 5 Carol Speed 28th Jan 2025

    Your professionalism from start to finish was amazing not to mention your kindness, compassion, understanding, attention to detail and the assistance and care you provided to both myself and dad throughout

    Nuria Delgado-Colomo replied
    Dear Carol Speed, thank you so much for sharing your experience with CC James Funeral Directors. We’re delighted to hear that the sympathy, friendliness, warmth and compassion of Lara and her the team supported you and your dad with their service throughout and they and made easier for you. We appreciate your review. The CC James Funeral Directors team
  • 5 Philip Ford 9th Jan 2025

    Excellent service from beginning to end

    Nuria Delgado-Colomo replied
    Dear Philip Ford, thank you so much for sharing your experience with CC James Funeral Directors. We’re delighted to hear that Lara and her the team delivered an excellent service throughout. We appreciate your review. The CC James Funeral Directors team
  • 5 Judith Morlidge 7th Jan 2025

    I can't thank Lara enough for making an upsetting and stressful time a lot easier for me. Not only was she sympathetic and friendly, she understood what I wanted for the service and went above and beyond to make sure that it was perfect. Gordon was very supportive at the crematorium, and at the interment of my father's ashes. They and the pallbearers are a credit to the business. Thank you all for everything that you did, it's greatly appreciated.

    Nuria Delgado-Colomo replied
    Dear Judith Morlidge, thank you so much for sharing your experience with CC James Funeral Directors. We’re delighted to hear the professionalism, sympathy, friendliness, warmth and compassion of Lara and her the team supported you with their service through an upsetting and stressful time and they and made easier for you. We appreciate your review. The CC James Funeral Directors team
  • 5 Lisa Nicholas 18th Dec 2024

    With Gracious thanks to all the funeral directors at CCJames. 
    Your care and professionalism was amazing. A true warmth and compassion shone through. 
    Thank you again from all our family. 
    Lisa Nicholas
    Gary Gray

    Nuria Delgado-Colomo replied
    Dear Lisa Nicholas Gary Gray, thank you so much for sharing your experience with CC James Funeral Directors. We’re delighted to hear the professionalism warmth and compassion of the team shone through their service. We appreciate your review. The CC James Funeral Directors team
  • 5 Louis English 28th Nov 2024

    It's taken me a while to be able to pen something of substance in reply to the aid the staff at CC James provided in organising, preparing and curating the funeral for my mother Athene English.

    I honestly cannot thank or recommend this company enough.

    The day itself went seamlessly and the undertaking service provided was top notch, with the most beautifully crafted wild flower decorations to my mothers coffin.

    There were a lot of unknowns to me with this funeral, being the first time I have ever had to organise one.
    It was a daunting time, but the care, love and support both Lara and Gordon showed me has been unparalleled.

    At not time did I feel pressured or rushed on a decision. The processes were outlined clearly and many hours were given by both to be sure that my mothers final days on this earth were the most dignified she could have. They listened to all I had to say, and in all respects were a shoulder to lean on when I needed it the most.

    The service you have provided to both myself and my wider family is an invaluable one without a doubt.

    I honestly cannot thank you all enough for this.

    Love and light.

    Regards

    Louis English

  • 5 Sharon Davies 24th Oct 2024

    Lara and her team were absolutely flawless from the beginning to the cremation. I would not hesitate to recommend their services to anyone. Thank you 

  • 5 Christopher Senior 13th Oct 2024

    Absolutely fantastic service. Lara was so supportive and caring. Every little detail was dealt with. Thank you so much for everything.

  • 5 Belinda Caswell 5th Oct 2024

    Could not have been looked after any better. Every assistance was offered to the family with compassion in our time of great sadness, 

  • 5 Ciaran O’Donnell 23rd Sep 2024

    I received such an amazing service from Lara and the team at C.C James. Having never organised a funeral before it was a daunting task. But they were there to help every step of the way and guided me not only with the service but any questions i had in general. Extremely friendly and down to earth people. The service for my mum was a beautiful tribute to her life.

  • 5 Graham Toye 20th Sep 2024

    The service provided by CC James was perfect. All of the staff I met and all those involved with my father's funeral were impeccable in every sense. Lara represented the team and the business in the most human and empathetic manner and was wonderful throughout the whole process. Professional, helpful, down to earth and so easy to talk to. I could not have asked for anything more. Thank you for everything.

  • 5 Alan Rothaul 24th Jul 2024

    CC James showed both excellent professionalism and understanding making this difficult process for me run very smoothly.

  • 5 Richard Wildee 21st Jul 2024

    Superb service and excellent support.

  • 4 Elizabeth Stephens 9th Jul 2024

    very helpful we organiced all by tex and email only meeting just before funeral this was very helpful has i was working and could not take time off for a face to face

  • 5 Joyce Mulvey 17th Jun 2024

    They were wonderful. Very reassuring, kind, efficient and sensitive. Exactly what was needed.

  • 5 Ann Williams 13th Jun 2024

    Excellent service 

  • 5 Claudia Smith 3rd Jun 2024

    Such compassion and professionalism evey step of the way.

  • 5 David Morgans 23rd May 2024

    Arranging a funeral is an extremely emotional and stressful time; at a time when the next of kin and their family feel less able to cope with such a daunting task. However at our first meeting with Lara Williams, the Funeral Director, at C C James she completed all the necessary forms and outlined the services that they provide, which largely put our minds at ease. On the day of the funeral everything went smoothly thanks to the meticulous planning of the team at C C James Ltd. I and my family are also very grateful to them for the sensitive and emotional support that they provided.

  • 5 Lizzie Harper 16th May 2024

    CC James showed the perfect mix of compassion and efficiency. They never kept us waiting for clarification of any of our questions, updated us and talked us through every step, and everything on the day of the funeral was exactly as planned. We felt that the whole experience was in safe hands, and the human touch of wanting to know about Mum before discussing the details of the funeral was a really lovely touch. The funeral itself was exactly what we wanted, not least because of CC James's ability to simplify, clarify, and carry out an excellent service.

  • 5 Debbie Critcher 13th May 2024

    Thank you so much for everything that you did for my Auntie Joyce (Eleanor) at such a difficult time.  Living a hundred miles away and having to deal with arrangements on the telephone wasn’t easy but special  thanks go to Lara who was always very helpful when I spoke to her. Such a lovely lady. Thanks again.

  • 5 William Bullough 26th Apr 2024

    They couldn't possibly have been more helpful and supportive during this very challenging time. The family's deepest gratitude to Lara , Gordon and all.
    Thanks so much , Will Bullough

Address
Hengardd
Brecon
Powys
LD3 0SA

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

Martin Spirito 10th Apr 2025

CC JAMES gave us the most perfect send off for our mother. Nothing was to much trouble. Such lovely people and so professional. I cannot fault them. 

Bruce Dowell 27th Mar 2025

Totally professional but gave me great comfort in their style of grief management. I was treated like a real person suffering real pain. I can never thank Lara enough to the standard of help she gave me. In the mess of my depression. She was a shining light. I almost feel after the event that Lara and the team are almost friends for such a short period time.

Diana Maslin 22nd Mar 2025

Lara was kind, considerate and efficient and the funeral was everything I had hoped it would be

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