James Summers Funeralcare, Penarth

108 reviews

James Summers Funeralcare, Penarth is an ethical and member owned funeral director, serving bereaved families in Penarth and the surrounding area with care, respect and clarity.

Latest Verified Reviews

Sheila Drew 9th Apr 2024

We were looked after with compassion, care and professionalism by Rachel. A very personal service which we, as a family, appreciated.

Geoffrey Carter 18th Mar 2024

Could nt have asked for more from Julia in Penarth Very kind considerable and empathetic  Easy to speak and contact To summarise Highly professional 

Susan Harris 26th Feb 2024

They looked after us very well

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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

Lavernock Court Funeral Home
Lavernock Road
Penarth
Vale of Glamorgan
CF64 5UP

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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
Call: 029 2271 0271

About Us

James Summers Funeralcare, Penarth is an ethical, member-owned funeral director in Glamorgan. Co-op Funeralcare is the UK’s largest funeral services provider, with a long history of proudly serving the local community. They are owned by their members and promise to always keep you at the heart of their service when helping you to arrange a funeral. You will be treated with care and respect, ensuring that you have both clarity and reassurance that every choice you make is the best one for you.

Whether your loved one wanted a traditional religious funeral or a contemporary celebration of life, James Summers Funeralcare, Penarth can help you plan the perfect goodbye. You can choose from a wide range of coffins, from traditional woods to eco-friendly alternatives such as bamboo, wicker or even cardboard.

Their Penarth funeral home can provide a wide choice of funeral vehicles, from traditional hearses and limousines, to a horse and carriage. The Co-operative work with the country's largest florist, meaning that every kind of floral tribute will be available to you.

As well as providing funeral services in Penarth, James Summers Funeralcare, Penarth take a positive, active role in the community, giving back to those in the local area through support programs and outreach to other local businesses. Community is at the heart of every Co-operative branch.

During weekdays, James Summers Funeralcare, Penarth in Glamorgan is open from 09:00 - 17:00. If you need help outside of these hours, there is a 24-hour phone service you can call. Visiting hours on the weekend can also be arranged by appointment.

Telephone James Summers Funeralcare, Penarth today to find out more about the services they provide, and begin arranging the perfect farewell for your loved one. Their team of professionals are on hand to listen, advise and guide you through all your options, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Verified Reviews

Verified Reviews

  • 5 Sheila Drew 9th Apr 2024

    We were looked after with compassion, care and professionalism by Rachel. A very personal service which we, as a family, appreciated.

  • 4 Geoffrey Carter 18th Mar 2024

    Could nt have asked for more from Julia in Penarth
    Very kind considerable and empathetic 
    Easy to speak and contact
    To summarise Highly professional 

  • 5 Susan Harris 26th Feb 2024

    They looked after us very well

  • 5 Julie White 21st Feb 2024

    Pauline was cared for with the utmost respect and dignity from the moment I called for the assistance of Summers funeral directors. 
    They were dignified respectful & caring & gave me all the time I needed to make peace with Pauline leaving the house. 
    When we attended the funeral home Julia was superb. She was so lovely to us she did something that was much needed with my partner. She triggered the release button & told him it was allowed & normal. 
    Pauline looked beautiful & I was allowed to curl her hair so she looked more like her old self. It made me feel good to do that final thing for her & was very cathartic for us both to see her looking so relaxed instead of in such pain. 
    The service was beautiful & conducted with great dignity & we were delighted with the whole experience. 
    Thank you & we would definitely recommend them to anyone. 

  • 5 Maria Morgan 19th Feb 2024

    Julia gave a very professional and personal experience .  This is the  second time we have needed to use James Summers Penarth services and the standard of care provided by the team and communication was once again of a very high standard. Helps makes a very sad time bearable  

  • 5 Michael Brian Boddy 12th Feb 2024

    Could not fault them very accommodating Julia done an amazing job

  • 5 Jason Rowbotham 29th Jan 2024

    Excellent service from the start. 

  • 5 Russell Joseph 29th Jan 2024

    Outstanding service they were so helpful before and after 

  • 5 Jeannette Roberts 29th Jan 2024

    The support and care of James Summers Funeralcare Penarth was excellent for my mother and our family. I was informed every step of the way concerning my mother. The Funeral itself was conducted very professionally and with compassion. A huge thank you to Rachel, the Funeral director, also the Funeral undertakers.

  • 5 Tracy Wing 15th Jan 2024

    Excellent service the family were very pleased with all the arrangements , thanks to Rachel 

  • 5 Martin Bates 9th Jan 2024

    James Summers Funeralcare (JSF), Penarth were very helpful regarding my Wife's unexpected sudden death following emergency surgery at UHW and my desire for her cremation before Christmas.
    My first meeting with Rachel Rees of JSF at short notice, accompanied by my two adult children was very informative and we were able to make several important decisions also agreeing a provisional date in acknowledgement that everything was dependent upon the release of my wife's body by the hospital. The follow up emails from Rachel and meetings were always very caring and helpful as was "Celebrant Julia Page" who lead the service and gave the eulogy.
    The service provided by JSF has at all times been of the highest standard and this resulted in a considered celebration of my wife Sadie's life which ended too soon in her sudden death.

  • 5 Derek Wooding 2nd Jan 2024

    Very helpful at a difficult time

  • 5 Barbara Bishop 18th Dec 2023

    The funeral of my husband Alan was arranged by Julia and she could not have done more for me, the funeral was just as I asked for and the support I received during this time of grief was absolutely excellent.

  • 5 David Frost 11th Dec 2023

    Extremely professional 
    Great support and dependable throughout the whole process 

  • 5 Dianne Nelmes 5th Dec 2023

    A superb service from the Penarth Cooperative Funeralcare - James Summers. Rachel Rees made everything --literally everything-- so stress free. Beautifully and sensitively handled throughout.

  • 5 Maureen Dorken 27th Nov 2023

    We received a very caring, sympathetic and professional service which suited our particular family needs.  Thank you to all the staff involved, in particular the funeral director responsible for our mothers service.

  • 5 Barbro Perkins 21st Nov 2023

    Everything was dealt with professionally and compassionately from the  first phone call till the funeral service. Julia who was the main person to look after us during this difficult time was clearly very experienced and deserves a big thank you for making things as easy as possible. .

  • 5 Maria Morgan 13th Nov 2023

    The whole process was very professional and easy.  We were guided through by Julia and we will be forever grateful for a wonderful and fitting send off for our father   Contact kept throughout the weeks  which was  very reassuring when distracted by grief   You provide a very dignified and personal service 

  • 5 Patricia James 13th Nov 2023

    Everyone was so helpful from start to finish .it made it easy for the family when arranging Mums funeral.

  • 5 Malcolm White 13th Nov 2023

    Professional and compassionate services. Would highly recommend 

  • 5 Nicola Trotman 8th Nov 2023

    All the staff I dealt with were very kind, caring and helpful. I felt nothing was too much trouble when I asked for advice. I have never had to plan a funeral before so it was comforting to know they were with me every step of the way at a very stressful time. 

  • 5 Ann Evans 31st Oct 2023

    Thank you for your kind support

  • 5 Ryszard Schmidt 11th Oct 2023

    Nothing further to add.

  • 5 Jacqueline Jones 9th Oct 2023

    As with our father’s funeral, our mother’s funeral was dealt with very well with compassion and understanding with the whole thing running very smoothly, thankyou very much

  • 5 Michelle Morgan-Loughman 18th Sep 2023

    Excellent service from start to end all their staff are very compassionate and caring and extremely helpful, as well as keeping you updated throughout the whole process.

Address
Lavernock Court Funeral Home
Lavernock Road
Penarth
Vale of Glamorgan
CF64 5UP

Open map

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

Sheila Drew 9th Apr 2024

We were looked after with compassion, care and professionalism by Rachel. A very personal service which we, as a family, appreciated.

Geoffrey Carter 18th Mar 2024

Could nt have asked for more from Julia in Penarth Very kind considerable and empathetic  Easy to speak and contact To summarise Highly professional 

Susan Harris 26th Feb 2024

They looked after us very well

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