The Vale Funeral Service

203 reviews

Vale Funeral Service: your friendly, local, professional and independent funeral director serving Barry and the surrounding area.

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Ali Brown 24th Jan 2017

On behalf of my brothers, Mike & Keith Brown, I would like to thank Lyndsay and his wonderful team at Vale Funeral Services for their helpfulness, innovative ideas, professionalism, sympathy and support at such a difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble. Everyone who attended the funeral of my beloved mum, Ursula Brown, praised the ceremony, the idea of a web page and of course the service.Thank you very much. Additionally, I would like to thank Lorraine Barrett the Humanist Minister for her kind words and Heaven Scent for the beautiful flowers and ideas.

Sarah Jeffery 13th Jan 2017

Thankyou so much for helping us give grandad the send off he deserved you are amazing and did more than asked. Take good care of us and of grandad while he was with you. Thanks so much

Carla Snell 10th Jan 2017

Lyndsey and his team provided an excellent service to me and my family. He was able to guide and support us to organise the send off that Mum deserved. He recommended using Lorraine Barrett as the celebrant for the service and she was equally as amazing and understanding as Lyndsey and his team. From just an hour with Lorraine, she managed to capture the essence of Mum and her colourful personality. The euology was perfect and even made us smile at such a sad event. Nothing was too much trouble for The Vale Funeral Service, for example, Lyndsey kindly arranged for me to collect Mum's ashes out of normal hours as I don't live locally. He and his team were always keeping us updated through telephone calls and emails which was exactly what we needed at such an emotional time. We never had to chase him or the team for a response. When we visited Mum in the chapel of rest, Nicola had made her look beautiful and had put just the right amount of make up on her. For the first time in months, Mum looked at peace. We couldn't have asked for anything more from Lyndsey and team. The service was excellent from the first telephone call to the last email. I would recommend The Vale Funeral Service to everyone who is looking to give their loved one the perfect send off.

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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

181 Court Road
Barry
Vale of Glamorgan
CF63 1EX

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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

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.

To find out more about how The Vale Funeral Service in Barry can help you, call today.

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Verified Reviews

  • 5 Ali Brown 24th Jan 2017

    On behalf of my brothers, Mike & Keith Brown, I would like to thank Lyndsay and his wonderful team at Vale Funeral Services for their helpfulness, innovative ideas, professionalism, sympathy and support at such a difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble. Everyone who attended the funeral of my beloved mum, Ursula Brown, praised the ceremony, the idea of a web page and of course the service.Thank you very much.
    Additionally, I would like to thank Lorraine Barrett the Humanist Minister for her kind words and Heaven Scent for the beautiful flowers and ideas.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Ali for your lovely and much valued feedback
  • 5 Sarah Jeffery 13th Jan 2017

    Thankyou so much for helping us give grandad the send off he deserved you are amazing and did more than asked. Take good care of us and of grandad while he was with you. Thanks so much

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    thank you Sarah for your kind words
  • 5 Carla Snell 10th Jan 2017

    Lyndsey and his team provided an excellent service to me and my family. He was able to guide and support us to organise the send off that Mum deserved. He recommended using Lorraine Barrett as the celebrant for the service and she was equally as amazing and understanding as Lyndsey and his team. From just an hour with Lorraine, she managed to capture the essence of Mum and her colourful personality. The euology was perfect and even made us smile at such a sad event.










    Nothing was too much trouble for The Vale Funeral Service, for example, Lyndsey kindly arranged for me to collect Mum's ashes out of normal hours as I don't live locally. He and his team were always keeping us updated through telephone calls and emails which was exactly what we needed at such an emotional time. We never had to chase him or the team for a response.

    When we visited Mum in the chapel of rest, Nicola had made her look beautiful and had put just the right amount of make up on her. For the first time in months, Mum looked at peace.

    We couldn't have asked for anything more from Lyndsey and team. The service was excellent from the first telephone call to the last email. I would recommend The Vale Funeral Service to everyone who is looking to give their loved one the perfect send off.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you for your lovely comments Carla, this certainly means a lot, knowing that we carried out everything asked of us .
    Thank you also for entrusting us to care for your mum to the highest of care, attention and standards that we are known for
  • 5 Donna Bale 4th Jan 2017

    Vale Funeral Service were lovely and very professional couldn't of asked for a better service from them. 

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Tank you Donna for your valued feedback, this is so appreciated
  • 5 Linsey Waters 3rd Jan 2017

    The personal and sensitive way in which the Vale Funeral Service dealt with my family following the unexpected death of my brother was faultless. Lyndsay and his team supported my family and I in such a caring and considered way, offering reassurance, regular updates as well as guiding us through the process and understanding completely how we wanted the day to go. Lyndsay managed to fit us in around a very short time frame and even despite being busy ensured that those of his team known to my brother were available to drive him to the burial ground. Those personal touches mean so much. The team were very discreet at the family service and made the day as beautiful and laid back as we'd hoped it would be. Thankyou all, we could't have asked for more. Linsey Waters 

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you so much for your lovely comments. To see so many people attend shows how popular, respected and loved Bryn will always be. The service was so personal with members of the family and friends sharing their cherished memories. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all
  • 5 Leah Mcauley 1st Dec 2016

    Very supportive and a great company to take care of loved ones . I would highly recommend vale funeral services to anyone 

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you for the lovely feedback .Thank you laila for entrusting us to care for your Mum 
  • 5 Tom Haigh 2nd Nov 2016

    Excellent from the first meeting. Very personal service and helpful , friendly staff. Nothing was too much and the funeral service was exactly what we wanted for my father. 
    A very difficult and  sad time was made easier with the service we received. 
    Thank you on behalf of our family - We were assured that you wouldn't let us down and you delivered. 

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Mr Haigh for your kind words, the attendance and guards of honour by all players were a fitting tribute to a much loved and respected gentleman 
  • 5 Katrina Davies 18th Oct 2016

    I cannot begin to express my thanks enough to lyndsay, Nicola and their team, I couldn't have asked for better support for myself and my family. Nothing was a problem, colours, horses, times, transport, they gave me all of their time and more. My son had the the most beautiful perfect goodbye, and it was thanks to these guys xx

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you so much for your kind comment, Kian had a well attended service showing how loved and missed he will always be by so many.
    Our standards are very high and hope that this was shown during the arrangements and on the day of the beautiful service for Kian.
  • 5 Teri Hughes 18th Oct 2016

    Lyndsay made a difficult time much easier to deal with. Right from the start he was helpful and genuine and with his empathy made the day we said our final goodbyes to Karen truly memorable. Thank you. 

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you for your kind comment. I hope everything asked of us was carried out to the highest standards myself and team are known for. Kind Regards
  • 5 Aldene Thomas 9th Sep 2016

    Lyndsay Eliis of Vale Funeral Service -
    Thank you so much for everything you have done for us, we are truly grateful for your integrity, sincerity, professionalism and kindness. 

    Exceptional service from a wonderful, family focused company.

  • 5 John Rastin 22nd Aug 2016

    Lindsay was superb caring yet organised he took an enormous weight from my shoulders at a very sad time. I shall always be grateful for his professional approach and the empathy with which he treats his "customers"

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you John for your kind feedback.
  • 5 Jade Cove 15th Aug 2016

    Very professional. Dealt with the family perfectly. Felt that they treated everything with the most respect. We had nothing to think about as they did it all for us and provided very clear instructions on the day. We thank them for making everything so very easy for us during a very difficult time - thank you 

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you for your kind comments, Andrew had a well attended service showing how loved and missed he will always be
  • 5 Ian Stanley 4th Jul 2016

    Everything ran very smoothly. Thank you for a professional service. Will recommend to anyone.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you for your valued comments
  • 5 charlotte Sullivan 28th Jun 2016

    Absolutlely fantastic 

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thanks for your feedback
  • 5 Bethan Jones 27th Jun 2016

    You did an amazing job, everything we wanted we got, thank you so much x

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Ms Jones For your valued feedback
  • 5 Sarah Jeffery 1st Jun 2016

    great help takes away the stress would recommend to anyone and would certainly use again, thank you so much from all the family

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you so much Sarah for your feedback
  • 5 Jonathan Howes 9th May 2016

    Lindsay and his team did a brilliant job on both my parents funerals. Thank you so much x. John howes

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Jon for your much valued feedback
  • 5 Caroline Mason 30th Apr 2016

    We as a family would like to thank you all for being so friendly and extremely professional in the care that we received recently when our dearest brother Jason Anthony Dennis passed away. You made it as easy as could be under deeply distressing circumstances. And the care and consideration of our brother and his needs aswell as ours.  Would highly recommend your services to anybody. Thank you xx

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you all for your comments and entrusting me to care for your brother, so young and taken so soon
  • 5 Gareth Jones 25th Apr 2016

    Lyndsay and his team were very helpful and caring, and made everything easy for me at this terrible time.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Gareth for your valued comments
  • 5 Teiion O'Brien 24th Apr 2016

    Lyndsay & his team were fantastic from the word go. They went through the whole process step by step, clearly explaining the process and the options at every stage. they helped us organise the perfect send off. Couldn't have asked for anything more. Thankyou to Lyndsay and Team.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Mr O'Brien for your comments. The attendance showed how popular and loved your Dad will always be. I hope we carried out everything to the high standards we are known
  • 4 Stephen Aitken 24th Apr 2016

    Lyndsay and the team were wonderfully sympathetic and caring throughout...I would happily recommend their services

  • 5 Hayley Gjuv 23rd Apr 2016

    Excellent service from start to finish. All the stress and worries were taken away. Everything explained fully, and everything done including newspaper obituary and will finalise everything involved with my fathers ashes being interned in family grave. Lyndsey Ellis is very professional and understanding and gave an excellent service, Thankyou

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you so much for your valued comments, we hope everything was carried out to the highest of standards.
  • 5 Kerstin Schmidt 18th Apr 2016

    There are not enough words that I can use to thank Lyndsay and his team enough for what they have done for me and my mum and Nan since she passed. They have most definitely gone above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect for Nans last special day and to ensure that mum and I were looked after every step. Thank you so, so much from the bottom of our hearts. They did Nan and us proud. Nothing was ever too much for them. They kept us informed every step of the way. They treated Nan with the upmost respect, which I have not seen in many other funeral directors. Truly professional to the end. Although they were extremely busy, nothing was too much for them and they went out of their way to accommodate and made us feel special. A truly lovely team. Lyndsay is the most delightful gentleman and Ben their new member of staff is such a delightful young man. Both so gentle and kind.
    Losing a dear loved one is the hardest thing ever and to have to arrange their funeral on top is the most stressful thing, but I strongly recommend that people choose Lyndsay and his team to arrange everything as they are truly professional and a family and they make you part of their family too, which is extremely comforting. As I say I cannot praise them or thank them enough, but their kindness and professionalism has held no bounds. I am truly touched by what they have done over the last three weeks. God bless and thank you again so much to you all. 

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you for your valued feedback and entrusting us to care for your Nan. Thoughts and prayers are with you all .
    Our standards are very high and hope that this was shown during the arrangements and on the day of Nan's send off
  • 5 Terry Donovan 16th Apr 2016

    The team were wonderful, very caring and treated us with respect.  They listened to what we wanted or offered suggestions if we needed help.  They kept us informed at all times with the arrangements.

    They were all respectful of our deceased relative and showed they cared.

    They went out of their way to make sure we had the correct music we had chosen at the crematorium.

    The one thing which stands out for our family, is at the crematorium, we liked the way Lydsay got out of the car half way down the driveway, bowed to the coffin and walked infront of the hearse and escorted her in.  These extra touches made such a difference.

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you Mr Donovan for your much respected feedback.
  • 5 Emma Harford 14th Apr 2016

    We as a family, can't thank The Vale Funeral Services enough. Lyndsay treated us like family, made us feel like we were the only family that mattered and at a very upsetting time it was what we felt was needed; a personal touch. 
    He treated our dear Bamps with the dignity & time he deserved. He was a very fine gentleman our bamps & you treated him just so, I know he would have been exceptionally proud of the service that was held for him. 

    No amount of thanks will ever be enough for the wonderful care we have received, you made the hardest time easier for this family and we will be forever grateful to you and your staff.

    Best regards & warm thanks 
    Loving family of Reg bird

    Lyndsay Ellis replied
    Thank you for your valued comments. Your bamps i am sure will always be loved and missed by all who knew him

Address
181 Court Road
Barry
Vale of Glamorgan
CF63 1EX

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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

Latest Verified Reviews

Ali Brown 24th Jan 2017

On behalf of my brothers, Mike & Keith Brown, I would like to thank Lyndsay and his wonderful team at Vale Funeral Services for their helpfulness, innovative ideas, professionalism, sympathy and support at such a difficult time. Nothing was too much trouble. Everyone who attended the funeral of my beloved mum, Ursula Brown, praised the ceremony, the idea of a web page and of course the service.Thank you very much. Additionally, I would like to thank Lorraine Barrett the Humanist Minister for her kind words and Heaven Scent for the beautiful flowers and ideas.

Sarah Jeffery 13th Jan 2017

Thankyou so much for helping us give grandad the send off he deserved you are amazing and did more than asked. Take good care of us and of grandad while he was with you. Thanks so much

Carla Snell 10th Jan 2017

Lyndsey and his team provided an excellent service to me and my family. He was able to guide and support us to organise the send off that Mum deserved. He recommended using Lorraine Barrett as the celebrant for the service and she was equally as amazing and understanding as Lyndsey and his team. From just an hour with Lorraine, she managed to capture the essence of Mum and her colourful personality. The euology was perfect and even made us smile at such a sad event. Nothing was too much trouble for The Vale Funeral Service, for example, Lyndsey kindly arranged for me to collect Mum's ashes out of normal hours as I don't live locally. He and his team were always keeping us updated through telephone calls and emails which was exactly what we needed at such an emotional time. We never had to chase him or the team for a response. When we visited Mum in the chapel of rest, Nicola had made her look beautiful and had put just the right amount of make up on her. For the first time in months, Mum looked at peace. We couldn't have asked for anything more from Lyndsey and team. The service was excellent from the first telephone call to the last email. I would recommend The Vale Funeral Service to everyone who is looking to give their loved one the perfect send off.

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