Cockwell's Funeral Service

Cockwell's Funeral Service A FAMILY CONCERN WITH A CONCERN FOR FAMILIES. Funeral Director
Andrew Akins
http://www.cockwellsfuneralservice.co.uk http://www.cockwellsfuneralservice.co.uk/

Welcome to Cockwell's Funeral Service

A FAMILY CONCERN WITH A CONCERN FOR FAMILIES

Our funeral service in Port Talbot have been helping the people of the town and the surrounding area's with their funeral arrangements for over 135 years. We strive to offer a compassionate and comprehensive service,
available at all times to those of every faith and background. If you have been bereaved and requ

ire the skill and professionalism of a competent, long establish Funeral Service, call us today.

01639 884585


We are an Independently Family run Funeral Service. Independent Funeral Directors, 24 hour personal service. HERE FOR WHEN YOU NEED US MOST

As your funeral directors, we are here to help and advise you in whatever way we can. We provide a personal service to you, looking after you and your loved ones 24 hours a day 365 days a year
It is a privilege to be a funeral director, to be in a position knowing that our services will help you through the most difficult time of your lives. Cockwells Funeral Service is an independent Funeral Service owned and run by Andrew Akins

Our funeral parlour is located in Railmill Lane at the rear of Hazelwood Terrace, Cwmavon. It has ample parking and good access for the disabled. The interior is warm and calming, there is a private room where you can sit and discuss your funeral requirements, or if preferred this can be done at your home. Cockwell's Funeral Service;
The longest established funeral directors in Port Talbot.

ANTHONY PROSSERSadly passed away on Thursday 28th May,Anthony of Ysguthan Road, Port Talbot.Loved son of the late Doug a...
02/06/2026

ANTHONY PROSSER
Sadly passed away on Thursday 28th May,
Anthony of Ysguthan Road, Port Talbot.
Loved son of the late Doug and Phyllis.
Beloved husband to Suzanne.
Devoted father to Lisa, Lee, Carl and Laura.
Cherished Grampa and much loved Great Grampa.
A dear father in law, brother, brother in law and uncle
Anthony will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral Monday 22nd June,
Service in St' Therese's R.C. Church 12.00pm followed by burial in Llantwit Cemetery 1.00pm
Flowers and further enquiries to Andrew Akins Funeral Director.

TINA MARLENE MURPHYSadly passed away on Friday 1st May,Tina of Sandfields Road, Port Talbot.Much loved mother of Karl, P...
21/05/2026

TINA MARLENE MURPHY
Sadly passed away on Friday 1st May,
Tina of Sandfields Road, Port Talbot.
Much loved mother of Karl, Phillip, Jenna and Natalie.
Mother-in-law to Samantha.
Devoted Nanna T to Joshua, Cameron, Grace, Jacob, Amber, Millie and Isla.
Dearly loved sister to Cheryl, Annette, Kathy, Gaynor and the late June.
A loving sister-in-law and auntie.
Tina will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral service Monday 1st June at Margam crematorium 11.15am.
Following the service all are invited to join Tina's family at
Murphy's Main Stage, Station Rd, Port Talbot SA13 1JB
Family flowers only, further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

GARTH KURT BASSETT02.09.1971 - 02.05.2026Sadly passed away on Saturday 2 May,Garth of Margam Road, Port Talbot. Beloved ...
12/05/2026

GARTH KURT BASSETT
02.09.1971 - 02.05.2026
Sadly passed away on Saturday 2 May,
Garth of Margam Road, Port Talbot.
Beloved son of Errol, the late Priscilla & Lee
Devoted husband to Celesté
Dearly loved dad to Shardé & Jezzy
Much loved Oupa to Mikayla & Kamali
Cherished brother of Selwyn, the late Bresloo, Luke, Nivan & Terry.
Garth will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service Monday 18th May at Margam crematorium 1.45pm
Family flowers only, further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

MELANIE O'CALLAGHANSadly passed away on Thursday 23rd April,Melanie of Western Avenue, Port Talbot.Beloved partner & sou...
01/05/2026

MELANIE O'CALLAGHAN
Sadly passed away on Thursday 23rd April,
Melanie of Western Avenue, Port Talbot.
Beloved partner & soul mate for 38 years to Ian.
Devoted mother to James, Ayshea & Savannah,
mother in law to Sai Sai.
Cherished nanna to Herne.
A dearly loved sister to Catherine and the late Patrick.
Adored auntie to Callum, Kelley and Layla.
A loving daughter in law to Stan.
Melanie will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends.
Funeral Friday 22nd May, Service in St' Therese's R.C. Church 10.30am
followed by a service to celebrate her life in Margam crematorium 11.30am.
Following the service at the crematorium all are invited to join her family at
The Colliers Arms, Efail-Fâch, Pontrhydyfen, Port Talbot SA12 9TY
Family flowers only, further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

DAVID GORDON WILLIAMSSadly passed away on Monday 13th April,David of Dahlia Close, Port Talbot.Beloved husband of the la...
27/04/2026

DAVID GORDON WILLIAMS
Sadly passed away on Monday 13th April,
David of Dahlia Close, Port Talbot.
Beloved husband of the late Hazel.
Much loved father to Phil, Ann, Gaynor and David,
father in law to Gail, Simon, Steve and Emma
Adored grandfather to Craig, Lisa, Jamie, Kelly, Kirsty, Riley and Rebecca,
great grandfather to Dylan, Lily, Carter, Lucas, Ember, Mollie, Esmae and Tobias.
David will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
There will not be a funeral service as David wanted a private cremation.
His family invite you to a wake to celebrate and remember David's life on Friday 8th May at Aberavon Harlequins R.F.C. at 2.00pm.
Harlequin Rd, Port Talbot SA12 6UP

MICHAEL BRIAN GARVEY(C***K)Sadly passed away on Thursday 16th April,Michael of Pier Close, Port Talbot.Much loved partne...
24/04/2026

MICHAEL BRIAN GARVEY
(C***K)
Sadly passed away on Thursday 16th April,
Michael of Pier Close, Port Talbot.
Much loved partner of Debra.
Adored father of Claire and father in law to Richard.
Cherished Bampa to Evan and Nye.
Beloved son of the late Danny and Florence.
A dearly loved brother, brother in law, son in law, uncle, cousin
and friend to many.
C***k will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Funeral service Saturday 16th May at Margam crematorium 11.30am.
Following the service all are invited to join the family at
The Seaside Social & Labour Club, Dalton Road.
Flowers and further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

WAYNE THOMPSONSadly passed away on Tuesday 14th April,Wayne of Oriel House, Station Road, Port Talbot.Much loved partner...
22/04/2026

WAYNE THOMPSON
Sadly passed away on Tuesday 14th April,
Wayne of Oriel House, Station Road, Port Talbot.
Much loved partner to Cheryl,
Father to Curtis Calvin and Tommy,
Step father to Kayleigh, Natalie and Josh.
A dearly loved brother to Jackie, Pamela, Ricky, Michelle and Mandy.
Bampy to all his grandchildren. A dear uncle.
Wayne will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service Tuesday 19th May at Margam crematorium 10.30am.
(Please wear something blue in memory of Wayne)
Flowers and further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

BENJAMIN JENKINSSadly passed away on Saturday 18th April,Ben of Ty Dewi Sant, Heol Crwys, Cwmavon.Dearly beloved husband...
22/04/2026

BENJAMIN JENKINS
Sadly passed away on Saturday 18th April,
Ben of Ty Dewi Sant, Heol Crwys, Cwmavon.
Dearly beloved husband of the late Trudy.
Much loved father of Darren and Leighton, step father to Tara.
Father in law to Kelly and Becky.
Adored Bampy to JamieLee, Kian, Kairan, Charlie, and the late Adam.
A dearly loved brother to Dilys, Val, Gareth and Gillian.
A dear brother in law to Billy and uncle to his nieces and nephews.
Ben will be greatly missed by all his family and friends.
Funeral service Friday 15th May at Margam crematorium 3.15pm.
No black attire, wear something related to Welsh Rugby or the Scarlets.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Ben
to British Heart Foundation.
Registered charity in England and Wales (225971)
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

CHRISTINE WILLIAMSSadly passed away on Sunday 12th April,Christine formerly of Morriston & Birchgrove.Beloved daughter o...
22/04/2026

CHRISTINE WILLIAMS
Sadly passed away on Sunday 12th April,
Christine formerly of Morriston & Birchgrove.
Beloved daughter of the late Aubrey and Agnes.
Much loved mother to Jayne, Joanne, Ian, Eleanor.
Mother in law to Pete, Colin, Sarah and the late Scott.
Adored nanna to all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A dear sister to Lyn and sister in law to Gill.
Christine will be dearly missed by her family and friends.
Funeral service Friday 15th May at Swansea crematorium 12.30pm.
Flowers and further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.
Donations if desired in the memory of Christine to Ty Olwen Hospice,
https://www.paypal.com/biz/fund?id=MKKMPW4EGQJZ4
If you can Gift Aid your donation please add your full name, house number and Post Code please in the comments box.
Send a donation to Ty Olwen Trust, Ty Olwen, Morriston Hospital, Swansea SA6 6NL

RAE CHRISTINE ROBERTSSadly passed away on Wednesday 1st April,Rae of The Old Post Office, Cross Hill, Margam, Port Talbo...
22/04/2026

RAE CHRISTINE ROBERTS
Sadly passed away on Wednesday 1st April,
Rae of The Old Post Office, Cross Hill, Margam, Port Talbot.
Beloved wife of the late Idris.
Much loved mother to David and John,
mother in law to Veronica.
Cherished Grandma to Liam and Ryan.
A dearly loved sister in law and auntie.
Rae will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Funeral service Wednesday 6th May at Margam crematorium 1.45pm.
Family flowers only, donations if desired in the memory of Rae
to Everybodys Gateway Club, Port Talbot C/O
Carol Doyle, 2 Goya Place, Port Talbot, SA12 6RB
Further enquiries to Andrew Akins, Funeral Director.

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Chapel Of Rest, Railmill Lane, R/O Hazelwood Terrace, Cwmavon
Port Talbot
SA129DW

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+441639884585

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