The company was founded in 1992 by the Tom family, answering a response from many for a family run funeral directors.
Throughout the years Phillip Tom & Sons has built a reputation for the quality and dignity with which they carry out the funeral service. The company prides itself on the meticulous and personal attention given to every detail, from the moment of first contact with the family Our aim is to support and help you through difficult times and make a sad day a treasured memory in years to come. In 1994 Stephen Tom joined the business. He is one of only two licenced funeral directors in Gwent. As the company expanded, in 2010 Stephen’s wife, Louisa joined the business to assist with the smooth running of the company. In 2017 their son, Joseph joined them. This now makes Phillip Tom and Sons a 3rd generation company. Our funeral home in Risca has a private rest room and we also have a Private Service Chapel.
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £1,750.00 |
| Collecting and transporting the deceased person from the place of death (normally within 15 miles of the funeral director’s premises) into the funeral director’s care | £250.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £230.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £395.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £1.00 |
| At a date and time you agree with the funeral director, taking the deceased person direct to the agreed cemetery or crematorium (normally within 20 miles of the funeral director’s premises) in a hearse or other appropriate vehicle | £325.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | £1,165.00 |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | £1,415.00 |
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For an Attended or Unattended burial funeral, the burial fee.1 In this local area, the typical cost of the burial fee for local residents is: For a new grave, you will also need to pay for the plot; for an existing grave with a memorial in place, you may need to pay a removal/replacement fee. In addition, the cemetery may charge a number of other fees. |
£1,887.30 |
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For an Attended cremation funeral, the cremation fee.2 In this local area, the typical cost of a cremation for local residents is: |
£930.00 |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £2.50 |
| Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) | £250.00 |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | £1.00 |
| Embalming | £230.00 |
| Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) | £110.00 |
| Limousine | POA |
The funeral director can give you a full list of what they can supply. They are likely to charge for these additional products and services, so you may choose to take care of some arrangements without their involvement, or you can use a different supplier.
1. This fee (which is sometimes called the interment fee) is the charge made for digging and closing a new grave, or for reopening and closing an existing grave.
2. In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you will usually need to pay doctors’ fees as well. This is the charge for two doctors to sign the Medical Certificates for Cremation.
Prices correct as from 26/02/2026and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
155A Commercial Street, Pontymister, Risca, Gwent, NP11 6EY
