Penarth Cemetery was first opened 1903, after Penarth Urban District Council purchased the land. The site was originally set on 5 acres, but further adjoining land was purchased in 1923 to extend the cemetery.

There have been more than 11,000 burials since the cemetery was first opened, and it continues to offer full interment until the space is completely full. Penarth Cemetery is home to the memorials of 13 casualties from World War 1 and 39 from World War 2.

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Barry (Merthyr Dyfan) Cemetery, located in the in the town of Barry in South Wales, is a historic cemetery that has served the local community since the late 19th century. The cemetery is situated on a hill overlooking the town and offers stunning views of the surrounding area.

The cemetery was established in 1888 and was originally called the Barry Cemetery. It was renamed the Barry Merthyr Dyfan Cemetery in 1953, after the nearby parish of Merthyr Dyfan. The cemetery covers an area of approximately 18 acres and is divided into several sections, including a consecrated section for Anglican burials, a non-conformist section, and a Jewish section.

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Western Cemetery is a major cemetery located in Cardiff, South Wales. It was first opened in July 1936 and offers a wide range of grave types. Lawn memorials, traditional graves and cremated remains are just some of the memorials suitable for the cemetery.

Traditional memorials are available for Muslim, Greek Orthodox and Jewish burials, and there is always a Jewish prayer house. One of the largest cemeteries in Cardiff, Western Cemetery also includes a garden for the scattering of cremated remains.

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Northern Cemetery is located close to the existing Thornhill Cemetery, which is one of Cardiff’s largest cemeteries in the city and is rapidly growing.

The new site is set to provide burial space for the next 35 – 40 years, aiding to the existing Thornhill Cemetery.

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Thornhill Cemetery was opened in August 1952, with the Crematorium opening the following year. This famous Cardiff Cemetery is located in the Thornhill area, and contains two chapels – Wenallt Chapel and Briwnant Chapel. There are a number of different sections for different grave types, including eight Gardens of Remembrance for the scattering of cremated remains.

Thornhill Cemetery was named Cemetery of the Year in both 2019 and 2020 by the Memorial Awareness Board. It is one of the largest cemeteries in Cardiff, currently holding over 3000 cremations and around 700 burials each year. It is due to be extended in 2021 to provide burial space in Cardiff for a further 35-40 years.

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Pantmawr Cemetery in Whitchurch, Cardiff, was originally opened in July 1931 to meet the ever-growing demand for burial space in Cardiff. It is located in the Whitchurch area and is also referred to as Whitchurch Cemetery.   

The cemetery was expanded in 2005 to continue to keep up with the demand, and now has an estimated 14 years of space left before the cemetery grounds are full. A refurbishment project took place in 2010 to repair old stonework around the grounds.  

Amongst those buried in Pantmawr Cemetery are memorials for 16 casualties who lost their lives during the Second World War.

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Cathays North Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in the Cathays area of Cardiff, Wales. It was opened in 1859 to serve the needs of the growing population of the city and was designed to be a picturesque and peaceful place of rest.

The cemetery covers an area of approximately 110 acres and is divided into several sections, including a consecrated section for Church of England burials, a non-conformist section, and a Jewish section. It is home to a variety of graves, monuments, and mausoleums, with many of them being of significant historical and architectural interest.

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Established in 1859, Cathays Cemetery (South) is one of the oldest cemeteries in Cardiff and serves as a final resting place for people from various walks of life, including notable figures from the city’s past.

Spread across approximately 110 acres, Cathays Cemetery is a picturesque site with well-manicured lawns, mature trees, and ornate tombstones. The cemetery is home to a diverse range of graves, reflecting the multicultural heritage of Cardiff. From grand Victorian monuments to simple headstones, the cemetery boasts a wide array of memorial styles and designs, showcasing the evolving funeral customs and architectural trends of the time.

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