The Vale Funeral Service

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Martin James 6th Apr 2021

On behalf of myself and the family, we would like to thank lyndsay and staff for carrying out a lovely and dignified send off as usual, thanks again guys, you did us proud.

James Ham 1st Mar 2021

We will never forget Deanne's funeral for obvious reasons but the heart break was eased somewhat by the wonderful service given by Lyndsey ellis and his staff. It really was outstanding and we have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone who sadly may find themselves in the unbearable situation of losing a loved one.

Melanie Richards 1st Mar 2021

Absolutely amazing😃 all the staff are great and always go way above and beyond the service they provide . The service was excellent in everyway and we (my family) Highly recommend lyndsy the vale funeral service. Thankyou lyndsy and staff for giving us comfort and closure during our grieving process before and after the funeral. Everything went according to plan and we are all extremely relieved and grateful to the vale funeral service .

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Location

181 Court Road
Barry
Vale of Glamorgan
CF63 1EX

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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.

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  • 5 Martin James 6th Apr 2021

    On behalf of myself and the family, we would like to thank lyndsay and staff for carrying out a lovely and dignified send off as usual, thanks again guys, you did us proud.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Martin for your kind words, my thoughts remain with you all . To see so many people turn out at Mum's house shows she was well loved and will be missed .
    stay safe and take care

    Lynds
  • 5 James Ham 1st Mar 2021

    We will never forget Deanne's funeral for obvious reasons but the heart break was eased somewhat by the wonderful service given by Lyndsey ellis and his staff. It really was outstanding and we have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone who sadly may find themselves in the unbearable situation of losing a loved one.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you James for your comforting feedback. To bring Deanne's cortege via your street and en route to crematorium clearly showed how loved and respected Deanne will always be.
    To see also Maggie your dog come out of the house to say goodbye to Mummy was so emotional . My thoughts and prayers are with Colin, yourself, Katherine and the rest of the family
  • 5 Melanie Richards 1st Mar 2021

    Absolutely amazing😃 all the staff are great and always go way above and beyond the service they provide .
    The service was excellent in everyway and we (my family)
    Highly recommend lyndsy the vale funeral service.
    Thankyou lyndsy and staff for giving us comfort and closure during our grieving process before and after the funeral.
    Everything went according to plan and we are all extremely relieved and grateful to the vale funeral service .

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Mel for your kind feedback. The horse and carriage was a good choice and looked amazing as the cortege proceeded on the funeral
    As you know I value impeccably our high standards and to take time to write this review, I am so grateful.
    Stay safe and take care and my thoughts are with you
    from Lyndsay
  • 5 Rachel Snooks 22nd Feb 2021

    Excellent services provided to the highest standards. Lyndsay and the team were so compassionate during this difficult time and met all of my requests for my husbands funeral. Thank you so much. I would definitely recommend this company.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Rachel for your feedback , this means a lot. Thank you also for your understanding with all the current restrictions. You all take care and stay safe, such a personal service and everything carried out to Matthew's wishes
  • 5 Lisa Churchill 22nd Feb 2021

    Thank you to Lyndsay and the team for arranging my dad’s funeral. It has been a very difficult time for my family and myself after loosing my dad suddenly from Civid. Lyndsay was very respectful and looked after dad. Although we couldn’t meet up face to face to make the arrangements, he ensured we could meet via zoom with myself  and my siblings.
    Can’t thank the team enough. I would highly recommend Lyndsay and Ellis funeral director. Thanks again. Lisa. 

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Lisa for your kind words, I value this feedback and hope everything was carried out to the highest of standards I am known.
    Thank you also for your understanding due to the current restrictions in place
  • 5 Mandy Jenkins 16th Feb 2021

    Lyndsey Ellis and his team provide an  absolutely outstanding service 
    With every wish met ,they are very caring and show dignity and respect throughout  very professional and nothing is to much trouble.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Mandy for your kind feedback. You have been through such a difficult period recently and my thoughts and prayers are with you all .
    Stay safe and take care

    Lyndsay
  • 5 Angus Stanton 23rd Jan 2021

    I dreaded laying my wife to rest at any time but this company and it's staff reassured me through the whole process and I did very little. The cost was reasonable for what we wanted but the service offered by Lyndsay and his team surpassed this so far as to say I will have no problem with using this company again in the future.
    All that attended my wife Sue's funeral have said how wonderful and dignified the whole process was and I recommend Lyndsay and his team.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Many thanks for your kind words. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time
    Lyndsay
  • 5 Jonathan O'Kelly 11th Jan 2021

    I cannot thank Lyndsey and his staff enough. A personal caring service but still very professional. At such a hard time he was there for anything we needed. We had compliments from everyone one how well the service went and we thank you so much.
    From all the O'kelly family

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Jonathan for your testimony, to know that we carried out everything asked of us to the highest standards we are known gives me great privilege and also to my staff.

    Under the current restrictions I too know that your Mum's Service would have been very well attended and I thank you for your understanding as I guided you during this difficult journey
  • 5 Bobby Norman 29th Dec 2020

    I got to say the best funeral directors around from the first day our son died to the day of funeral first class service from lyndsay and the boys especially Ricky Edson very professional never had to worry lyndsay ellis took care of everything and gave our son a excellent send of family has used Lyndsay Ellis for my Nan and my dad and got to say gave them an amazing service keep up the good work all my first choice funeral directors 

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Rob for your kind feedback. I will pass this to my team, my thoughts are with you all and to see so many people lining the streets shows how loved and missed Anthony will be
  • 5 Rhian Jamieson 12th Oct 2020

    We have utilised the services of The Vale Funeral Service on a number of occasions over the past 6 years, having suffered the loss of close family members, including our parents. 

    When my father passed away a few weeks ago, there was absolutely no hesitation in calling Lyndsay Ellis, the Principal/Funeral Service Manager. Lyndsay is as dedicated and empathetic a professional as we have ever seen, and he immediately replied “You know me, I will look after your dad, and do all that I can to help you and the family through this most difficult of times”.

    Many of our family members are, or have been, public sector professionals, be that in medical or educational establishments, so we know just how much it means to people to be treated with dignity and respect. 

    My mother and father had been together for almost 60 years, and the loss of my father was just so difficult for her. On speaking with my mother, Lyndsay offered calm reassurance that my dad would be looked after, and that he and his team, of what the whole family say are absolutely warm, professional, respectful and empathetic people, would do their utmost to take the pressure off the family at this time.

    Lyndsay provided full explanations in respect of all aspects of proceedings, offering advice when needed. 

    The Team built up such a lovely rapport with us, using appropriate humour and general conversation skills. They made us feel part of a team that was to provide my dad with the most personal and fitting of send-offs. With Phil manning the office, we were in safe hands. He was fantastic, and also comforted us all when we visited dad at the funeral home prior to the funeral. We will never forget that.

    Likewise, we are just so grateful for the skills of those who looked after my dad following his passing. He looked so peaceful, dignified and almost as if he were just asleep. This has helped enormously with the grieving process. 

    We kept adding and editing little bits to the Order of Service but nothing was too much trouble for Lyndsay, Phil and their  Team. 

    On the day my dad was taken from the family home, having passed away just a couple of hours earlier, Lyndsay’s colleagues, including Ricky, attended and carried out their duties with so much respect - which the family will be eternally grateful for. That was a very tough moment, made more bearable by the interpersonal skills of Ricky. Both he and his colleague waited so patiently outside the house, with heads bowed, whilst the family came to terms that dad would be leaving the family home.

    The subsequent actions and preparation for the Service were carried out to exacting standards. The creation of the Order of Service, music, photographs, flowers, arranging the Celebrant, and actual transportation of dad from the family home and via their previous family home, whilst en route to the Service, will be forever appreciated. 

    Words cannot adequately describe just how wonderful Lyndsay and his team are, and just how grateful we all are to them for easing our pain at this extremely sad time.

    Our family would wholeheartedly recommend Vale Funeral Services to everyone. They are truly magnificent. Thank you, thank you, thank you, Lyndsay and Team.


    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you so much for your kind words, which I have reiterated to my staff. To be entrusted to care for your Dad was a great privilege and knowing that my previous care for loved ones and you as a family was to the high standards I am known is so rewarding that it has been so recognised.
    Everything from Bruno who officiated to the VT images, chosen music you provided really gave your dad a true Celebration Of His Life especially under the current government guidelines and restrictions.

    My thoughts remain with you all as a family during this difficult time

    Keep safe and sincere regards to you all
    Lyndsay
  • 4 Tracey Stock 27th Sep 2020

    good service not as long as expected as Covid but she had a good send of

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you for your feedback and your understanding at this difficult time . The restrictions in place due to government guidelines during the coronavirus at present is very difficult and beyond my control in regards restrictions in numbers of attendees. I am sure you agree that everything by my company was carried out to the highest of standards we are known and a duty of care Imperative  to you as a family, all who attended the service and to my staff. 
  • 5 Racheal and David Britton 6th Sep 2020

    Very caring and committed.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you both for leaving your kind feedback and entrusting me to care for Carol and you as a family
  • 5 Jess Oram 28th Aug 2020

    Great service and very helpful throughout the planning process

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you for your kind words. I hope that everything was carried out to the high standards that we are known for.
  • 5 Jody Phillips 11th Aug 2020

    I cannot thank everyone enough for all there support at this most difficult time of my life. My mum had the best send of ever and all the personal touches were absolutely outstanding xx thank you xx

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you for your kind review, having known Jo Mary personally for many years we know that the current difficult circumstances gave limitations on numbers.
    to see such a send off at the house before makinhg our way to the crematorium was outstanding. Dean Caldwell sang amazingly and brought many memories for those who knew and loved Jo
    Rest in peace Jo and thoughts and prayers remain with you all
  • 5 Megan Hamblin 5th Aug 2020

    Lyndsay could not have been more helpful in this stressful time. He organised what he could and was patient with me and my step mother with the parts we had to organise. Could not be more grateful for his assistance in a truly horrendous time of our lives that was then made worse by the restrictions in place due to the pandemic.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Megan for your kind feedback. Thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time
  • 5 Yvonne Weekley 1st Jun 2020

    My family and I would like to say a big thank you to Lyndsay Ellis for the lovely funeral service we were able to give my mum. His compassion and assistance at this sad time was gratefully received. My mum would have been proud of the lovely send off she was given during these difficult times. Many thanks to Father Ben too who conducted the service. Once again a big thank you to Lyndsay and his team at Vale Funeral Services, bless you all. Xx

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Yvonne for your lovely feedback - I hope everything was carried out to the high standards that I am known . Thoughts and prayers remain with you all
  • 5 Sandra Thomas 1st Mar 2020

    I was very pleased my Daughter’s Funeral was exactly as I wanted it. Everyone that came said it was perfect and very apt for my Daughter. Lyndsay Ellis can’t do enough for you and is only a text message away if you have any concerns. You are kept up to date throughout. My Daughters personality was brought out and the Celebrant was like a beautifully spoken angel. It made me feel as I had done my Daughter proud. Thank you everyone at The Vale Funeral Services Xxx

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you for your kind words. To see so many there shows how loved and remembered Kelly will always be.
  • 5 Emma Ball 14th Feb 2020

    Everything they did was amazing! They had alot of patience, could not have asked for more! Thank you so much!

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you for your kind comments . Lovely personal tributes in church too
  • 5 Cerys Davies 3rd Feb 2020

    Fantastic service, Lyndsey was amazing. They listened to what we wanted and couldn't have asked for a better send off for Peter.

    They made Peter look amazing when visiting him, and allowed us to spend as much time as we wanted with him.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Cerys for your kind testimonial. I am honoured that we gave him the true and dignified send off he deserved and everything you asked for was carried out.
  • 5 Robynne Jenkins 21st Jan 2020

    Excellent service, very professional & caring. 

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you
  • 5 Jules Griff Scott 13th Jan 2020

    I would recommend Lyndsay and his team to anyone. He went above and beyond expiation's. He took care of all of us at our most vulnerable time.

    Thank you so much for giving our beautiful baby girl a beautiful send off.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you so much for your lovely words. My thoughts and prayers remain with you all
  • 5 Ann Shaw 24th Sep 2019

    From the time my dad passed until his funeral, well and after the funeral. The care and compassion shown to us as a family during this difficult time has been wonderful . Lyndsay Ellis is such a lovely man which helped us when arranging things easier.  Lyndsay and his team took excellent care looking after my dad. Thank you very much for your kindness. From Baker &  Shaw families.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you for your kind testimonial. Thoughts and prayers continue to be with you and your family.
  • 5 Brian Butcher 10th Sep 2019

    I couldn't fault the professional and caring service given to me and my family by the vale funeral service all the way through from my initial contact to the end of the funeral. I would highly recommend this company. Many thanks
    Brian Butcher

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Mr Butcher for your kind testimonial, to be given the trust to care for Pam gives us the utmost privilage. To hear that all our team carried out their duties to the highest of standards makes this profession so rewarding
  • 5 Heather Ashby 7th Sep 2019

    The Funeral was well organised and complied exactly with the family's wishes, giving a dignified, comforting service.  All staff are approachable, considerate, efficient, and make what is an onerous time easier to bear. Thankyou

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Heather for your review. A fitting tribute to Stephen who will be greatly missed and always loved
  • 5 Keith Williams-Nash 5th Jul 2019

    Well everything I asked for Lyndsay and his amazing team done with no questioned asked. They were there 24/7. They exceeded everything and we’re very professional. In every way. The best part of Lyndsay and his team I did not do anything as they seen to it all even down to the flowers. I would highly recommend Vale Funeral without question. They are impeccable compassionate and even accommodated any  last changes . I had my Sons Funeral my Dads funeral and recently had my Mums Funeral . Thank you all 

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Keith for your lovely testimonial. To be entrusted to care for your Mum and formerly your Son and Dad is a privilege to have cared for them to the high standards we are known.
    Thoughts and prayers remain with you all as a family

Address
181 Court Road
Barry
Vale of Glamorgan
CF63 1EX

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Latest Verified Reviews

Martin James 6th Apr 2021

On behalf of myself and the family, we would like to thank lyndsay and staff for carrying out a lovely and dignified send off as usual, thanks again guys, you did us proud.

James Ham 1st Mar 2021

We will never forget Deanne's funeral for obvious reasons but the heart break was eased somewhat by the wonderful service given by Lyndsey ellis and his staff. It really was outstanding and we have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone who sadly may find themselves in the unbearable situation of losing a loved one.

Melanie Richards 1st Mar 2021

Absolutely amazing😃 all the staff are great and always go way above and beyond the service they provide . The service was excellent in everyway and we (my family) Highly recommend lyndsy the vale funeral service. Thankyou lyndsy and staff for giving us comfort and closure during our grieving process before and after the funeral. Everything went according to plan and we are all extremely relieved and grateful to the vale funeral service .

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