'OUR CONCERN IS YOUR WELLBEING AT A TIME YOU ARE HURTING MOST' Welcome to Michael G Ryan Son & Daughters LTD. We are independantly Owned and run famiily Funeral Director's serving the South Wales area, we have been established since 1998 and we have two branches Located in Newport and Cardiff. We take pride in the service's we provide, giving you and your loved one the dignity, care, professionalism, understanding and respect you deserve On our website you will find information about us and our team, advice, pre paid funeral plan's and the services we offer, however if you have any questions please dont hesitate to contact us.
How we Started Michael Started his working life as a Carpenter, Joiner and Shop fitter, working his way up in the building and construction industry to site Manager, contracts and project manager. Michael first had an involvement in the Funeral industry when he was asked to refurbish the offices at a Funeral home in Newport. ‘I was so impressed by the way they conducted themselves and the respect they showed, at all times, to the deceased and the deceased’s family. It really made a lasting impression on me. Before long, I began working with them – at first just adding little touches here and there – and discovered that I got an immense satisfaction in providing comfort and support, whilst providing a vital service to the families that I met.’ Whilst visiting Mersyside, where he met his Future Wife Pat, Michael felt he had ‘a calling’ to work in the Funeral Industry, so when he was asked to refurbish another Funeral home in Newport, he had no hesitations, he then found himself involved in the day to day running of the business and before long found himself running the business completely, It was then that he had the idea began to start his own Funeral Business. Michael G Ryan & Son was established on 1st January 1998 as an independent family owned funeral directors. On the 1st January 2003 Michael G Ryan & Son became a Limited company. A Family Business Louise started helping out in the business at a young age, but unsure of what career she wanted to take she explored Hairdressing after work experience and working as a Saturday girl, and then worked in a call center for a number of years, after this time Louise felt she wanted a more fulfilling role and decided to join the Family Business, after Directing her first Funeral at 19, Louise became Britain’s Youngest Undertaker. After helping out in the company since a young age, Rachael felt it would be worth having a week’s work experience at the age of 15 working alongside her sister and Father to see if the industry was something she would be interested in on a regular basis, before long Rachael started full time in 2015 and on the day after her 16th birthday Directed her first funeral and took the title of Britain’s youngest Undertaker from her sister - which Louise is extremely proud of. Rachael’s training was documented on Camera and a documentary was aired in 2011 on BBC called ‘Britain’s youngest undertaker’ showing the detailed, compassionate, and dignified work the business strives to achieve and following Rachael’s everyday life. Following the introduction of his daughters, Louise and Rachael, it was decided that the company name be changed to include Michael’s Daughters so therefore on the 1st January 2011 Michael G Ryan Son & Daughters Ltd was established. In 2013 the company had an opportunity to open a new branch in the Cardiff area, and after years of working in a Bank, as a medical secretary and helping out in the family business, Pat decided after a family meeting she would join the Family Business Full time as a Funeral Director, Arranger and Manager of the Cardiff office and she has been the face of the Cardiff office ever since. Our Values Our motto ‘Our concern is your wellbeing at a time when you are hurting most’ reflects our image, and that is exactly what we do, we care for each individual family in the way that they need and we are there for anyone who would just like to talk 24/7 even just to give them peace of mind and reassurance Every Funeral is individual, whether that be because of faith, simplicity, eco-friendly, or because the funeral has a Horse drawn carriage, Motorcycle hearse or HGV Transportation Hearse, as each individual Funeral reflects the character of the person who has passed away. We give each individual the same respect and dignity that we would give our own family member, because we understand that you are entrusting us with caring for your loved one, and that is the most precious thing you could ever trust a person or company with. We provide a complete funeral service with respect, dignity and understanding, 24-hour personal attention, 365 days a year. We cater to suit the particular needs, faith and the budget of each individual family
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| Taking care of all necessary legal and administrative arrangements | £1,050.00 |
| 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 | £190.00 |
| Care of the deceased person before the funeral in appropriate facilities. | £200.00 |
| Providing a suitable coffin | £430.00 |
| Viewing of the deceased person for family and friends, by appointment with the funeral director (where viewing is requested by the customer) | £50.00 |
| 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 | £250.00 |
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| Burial (funeral director’s charges only) | POA |
| Cremation (funeral director’s charges plus the cremation fee)2 | POA |
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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. |
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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: |
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| Additional mileage (price per mile) | £1.50 |
| Additional transfers of the deceased person’s body (e.g. to their home, to a place of worship etc.) (price per transfer) | POA |
| Collection and delivery of ashes | £1.00 |
| Embalming | £120.00 |
| Funeral officiant (e.g. celebrant, minister of religion etc.) | £86.00 |
| Services supplied outside of normal office hours | 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 10/03/2025and may be subject to change. E & O.E.
302 North Road, Cardiff, CF14 3BN
