Unfortunately due to the current COVID-19 situation the annual Palm Sunday Memorial Service scheduled for 5th April 2020 has been cancelled.

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June 2017
A meditative event within the cemetery grounds. http://escreativetherapy.co.uk
Find out moreJuly 2017
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes? Ever had questions about the cremation process or bereavement that you would like an answer on? Let's talk about it! Why not come along to our Open Day at Thornhill Crematorium? Cardiff Council's Bereavement Services are holding an open day to help dispel any myths [...]
Find out moreJune 2018
Through a fruitful partnership with Cardiff City Council, the University of South Wales (USW) has produced a range of public performance work across the city. Working closely with the Council’s Cemeteries and Bereavement services, USW has brought ‘history to life’ with performers creating short scenes relating to the fascinating stories of the people buried in [...]
Find out moreJune 2019
Gathering in the restored Victorian Gothic mortuary chapels and at gravesides, participants in this event will hear the remarkable history of Cathays Cemetery. Actors will bring the history of this unique site to life through presentations of stories about those buried in the cemetery. These ‘Graveyard voices’ span the Victorian era well into the 20th [...]
Find out moreGathering in the restored Victorian Gothic mortuary chapels and at gravesides, participants in this event will hear the remarkable history of Cathays Cemetery. Actors will bring the history of this unique site to life through presentations of stories about those buried in the cemetery. These ‘Graveyard voices’ span the Victorian era well into the 20th [...]
Find out moreGathering in the restored Victorian Gothic mortuary chapels and at gravesides, participants in this event will hear the remarkable history of Cathays Cemetery. Actors will bring the history of this unique site to life through presentations of stories about those buried in the cemetery. These ‘Graveyard voices’ span the Victorian era well into the 20th [...]
Find out moreMarch 2020
Discover the history of one of the largest Victorian cemeteries in Britain. Easy walk, about 1 ½ hours. Meet at the main cemetery entrance on Fairoak Road.
Find out moreSupported by the Stillbirth and Neonatal Deaths Society (Sands) and led by members of the University Hospital of Wales Chaplaincy Team. An opportunity for those who have lost a baby as well as their families and friends to come together to remember them. Everybody welcome.
Find out morePalm Sunday Memorial Service at the Wenallt Chapel, Thornhill Crematorium. Refreshments to follow.
Find out moreSeptember 2020
Christmas Memorial Service in the crematorium at Wenallt chapel. Refreshments to follow.
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