About the crematorium

Mother's Day, Palm Sunday, Easter Sunday and Father's Day

9.00am - 4.00pm (Grounds)

Whilst it is fully appreciated the loss of a loved one is very difficult and stressful the Crematorium would advise the public that it is still required to undertake a risk assessment with regard to attendance at funerals.

A full risk assessment has again been carried out in conjunction with the Council’s Health and Safety Officers and Fire Officers and it has been agreed that the maximum allowed in the Service Hall / Chapel is 170.  This made up as follows:

• seated – 135
• standing – 35

In addition to this 25 persons will be allowed in the waiting room where there is a screen and speaker allowing the service to be observed.

The outside speakers will be switched on for the convenience of those unable to enter the chapel.

There are 8 disabled parking spaces at the Crematorium with ramp available to access the main “waiting area”. 

The main office is fully accessible for wheelchairs as is the main chapel together with the Chapel of Remembrance. 

The Chapel of Remembrance is open for viewing of the Books of Remembrance although it is not currently possible to view days other than the current page.  This chapel will be closed 30 minutes before the gates are closed.

Floral tributes may be left in both the Chapel of Remembrance and the main chapel where, also, Window Vases and the Altar Vase may be reserved.

Please note the Crematorium office currently remains closed to the general public although appointments can be made as necessary.

Further information and general enquiries, including Book of Remembrance entries and kerb stone applications/renewals can be made by telephone on 01639 883570 or email on margam.crematorium@npt.gov.uk

The Port Talbot and District Joint Crematorium Committee was constituted from four local Authorities and the admirable site on the banks of the Eglwys Nunydd reservoir was acquired for this important project.

The Margam Crematorium (the eighth to be built in Wales) was subsequently opened on May 1st, 1969. Situated near the Margam Interchange (four miles east of Port Talbot) it is convenient to both the main A48 (Swansea to Cardiff) trunk road and the M4 Motorway (Junction 38) which provides well for arrival and departures. The Motorway is well screened from the Crematorium to maintain the desired seclusion and tranquillity.

The crematorium at Margam conforms to similar projects only in the accommodation and facilities provided. The design and construction of the building is both unique and original; very careful, detailed and professional consideration was given by the Consultant Architects, the Engineer and the Joint Committee, and no effort or reasonable expense was spared in seeking to provide a service of the highest possible standard.

The Code of Cremation Practice instituted by the Federation of British Cremation Authorities (of which the Crematorium Committee is a member) will always be strictly applied in the day-to-day operation of the Margam Crematorium.

The Superintendent and Staff willingly place their advice and services at your disposal when seeking guidance and information.

Enquiries may be made to the Crematorium Office.