Cowbridge Funeral Directors

02/10/2026

Dr David William Pierce

Sadly passed away suddenly but peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on 12th September 2026.

Beloved husband of the late Geraldine, much-loved father to Sarah, James, Ailsa and Ben, and a devoted grandfather to Arthur, Dorothy and Gilbert.

David will be greatly missed by all his family, friends, and everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

The funeral service will take place at Holy Cross Church, Cowbridge, on Wednesday 21st October at 2:00pm.

In a fitting tribute to David, those attending are warmly encouraged to wear novelty socks or a bright scarf.

Family flowers only, please. Donations in David’s memory, if desired, would be gratefully received for the Town Hall Museum, a cause close to his heart.

02/10/2026

Marc David Oaten
(Porridge & Oats)

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Marc, who died peacefully surrounded by his family and friends on Saturday 19th September 2026.

Marc was a much-loved partner, father, son, brother, grandson, nephew and uncle, and a truly great friend to so many.

He was someone who meant an awful lot to a great many people, and his loss will be deeply felt by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.

Marc’s funeral service will take place at Coychurch Crematorium on Friday 23rd October 2026 at 1:15pm.

Family flowers only, please.

Marc will be remembered with great love, affection and many happy memories by all those whose lives he touched.

29/09/2026

Sylvia Beatrice Murphy

Sadly passed away peacefully at home on 13 September 2026.

Sylvia’s funeral service will be held on Monday 5th October at 2:15pm at Coychurch Crematorium.

Please wear a splash of colour 💛🩷

Family and friends are warmly invited to the crematorium for the funeral service and to join the family for refreshments afterwards at The Bear Hotel.

29/09/2026

It is with great Sadness that we announce the passing of Colin Bradley, a devoted husband to the late Liz, loving father to Emma, Zoe and Sian, respected father-in-law to Don, Gareth and Liz and much-loved Grandpa to Amber, Dakoda, Archie, Ava, Indi and Finn.

Colin will be fondly remembered by so many for his daily walks down the High street with his beloved whippet ‘Bethan’ and for his love of maths, tutoring many pupils to achieve their full potential.

The Funeral will take place on Friday 9th October at 3pm at St John the Baptist Church, Llanblethian. Family and friends are warmly invited to join in remembering Colin and celebrating his life. In honour of his cheerful personality please feel free to wear a splash of colour.

The funeral cortège will be driving down the high street at 2:40 pm for anyone who can’t attend but would like to show their respects.

Following the service, a private gathering for family and close friends will be held at the family home.

21/09/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Julie Williams, a much-loved wife to Ceri and devoted mother to Dafydd and Huw.

Julie was a dedicated music teacher at Cowbridge Comprehensive School, where she inspired and encouraged many young people through her love of music.

Her funeral service will take place on Friday 25th September at 1.30pm at Holy Cross Church, Cowbridge, followed by a family service at Coychurch Crematorium.

Refreshments will be held at The Bear Hotel, Cowbridge, from 3pm onwards.

Family flowers only, please. Those attending are kindly asked to wear a splash of colour in Julie’s memory.

14/08/2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Lorraine Veronica Wright, aged 84, who passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday 31st July 2026.

A much-loved mother, Gung, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and dear friend to many, Lorraine will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Lorraine’s funeral service will take place at Coychurch Crematorium on Tuesday 1st September 2026 at 3:15pm.

Family and friends are warmly invited to attend as we come together to remember and celebrate Lorraine’s life.

Dedicated to the memory of Lorraine Wright

22/07/2026

With the family’s permission, please see attached the funeral details for Beryl Hughes of Middlegate Court

Dedicated to the memory of Beryl Hughes

21/06/2026

02/06/2026

For those who may be new to our page or haven’t yet met us, we wanted to take a moment to reintroduce ourselves.

We are Carwyn and Nia, a husband-and-wife team, and together with our almost one-year-old son, Arthur, we are the family behind Cowbridge Funeral Directors.

Cowbridge Funeral Directors is a truly independent, family-run funeral directors, founded and led by Carwyn, who has dedicated his career to supporting families with compassion, dignity and care during some of life’s most difficult moments. Prior to entering the funeral profession, Carwyn served in the military, where he developed the values of discipline, integrity and service that continue to guide his approach to caring for families today.

As a young family and an independent funeral directors, we are proud to combine traditional values of respect, professionalism and exceptional care with a fresh, modern approach. Whether a funeral is simple and understated or entirely bespoke, we are committed to helping families create a meaningful farewell that truly reflects the life of their loved one, while providing guidance and support every step of the way.

We are also incredibly proud of the funeral home we have created. From the very beginning, our aim was to provide a warm, welcoming and comforting environment where families can feel at ease, supported and cared for. Every detail has been thoughtfully considered to create a space that feels peaceful, reassuring and reflective of the personal service we provide.

If you have never visited us before, we would be delighted to welcome you. Whether you would like to see our facilities, learn more about the services we offer, or simply put faces to the names, please give us a call and we would be more than happy to arrange a visit.

As a young, independent business, we are immensely grateful for the support we have received from our community of Cowbridge since opening our doors. It is a privilege to care for local families and to be trusted during some of life’s most difficult times.

From our family to yours,

Carwyn, Nia & Arthur 🤍

01/06/2026

A very personal floral tribute for us here at Cowbridge Funeral Directors.
Arranged to look like a beautiful country garden, a special place for the family, featuring a treasured old family rose, Sweet William, Daisies, and trailing wisteria.