Our Family Business
Colin Phillips and Daughters Funeral Directors is a well-established, family owned independent business that provides a caring, understanding, dedicated and professional service. With over 25 years experience in serving the bereaved families of Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire, the business has become a reputable and recognised company in the local community.
Here to Help
Based on Morgan Street, in the centre of Cardigan, we are on hand to offer you guidance and advice. Helping to ease some of the worries you may have regarding the funeral, we will also take the time to find out about you and your loved one, in order to ensure their send off is both personal and meaningful. From selecting your favourite flowers to choosing a memorial, you can tailor every aspect of the service to your own preferences, allowing your family and friends to remember your loved one in a manner that reflects their life.
Whatever farewell you wish to give, however traditional or unique, we will arrange it, at Colin Phillips and Daughters, we believe that saying the perfect goodbye is a crucial part of the healing process.
Colin Phillips - Owner and Funeral Arranger
Colin is a former journalist who became a funeral director over 30 years ago following the tragic death of five of his rugby playing friends in 1990. He began his career in the funeral industry working for the late Mr Jackie Jenkins, where he remained until starting a business partnership Jenkins & Phillips in 1998. He set up his own business in 2007 and he continues to monitor and develop the long-term strategy of the company.
A Welsh Rugby Union referee, and a keen golfer; he is also a baritone with the successful local male voice choir ‘Ar ol Tri’.
Lowri Evans and Leah Evans – Funeral Arranger and Office Manager
Colin’s daughters; Lowri, joined the business in 2014, and Leah in 2024. Both have proven to be invaluable assets to the company and have modernised the business with heir fresh ideas.
Lowri is also a qualified beauty and massage therapist, is married to James, and has a daughter and twin sons.
Leah is a former staff nurse and school nurse. She’s married to Iestyn and is expecting their first child together.
Dianne Thomas – Funeral Assistant
Dianne has been working with the company for the over 20 years and is an integral member of the team. Born in Newport, Pembrokeshire, she has lived in Cardigan for most of her adult life. A hard-working mother and grandmother she also worked the night-shifts at a local nursing home where she had been a carer for just shy of 30 years.
Robert Jones - Funeral Assistant
Robert, better known in rugby circles as ‘Dobbie’ has worked for the firm for over 15 years having sold his garage business in 2005. Married to Jen, a father and grandfather, he joined the company as a driver, but is now a valued part of the business with his organisational skills. A former Cardigan Rugby Club and Ceredigion County outside half record points scorer, he is a well-known face in the area.
Our Chapel of Rest
Having time to grieve is essential which is why we have a private chapel of rest that gives you the opportunity to visit your loved one in the most private setting, and pay your final respects the way you want to. Saying your last goodbye to your loved one can be an extremely difficult and incredibly emotional experience.
Our chapel of rest is designed to offer a private viewing room to provide your family members a peaceful place to pay their respects and honour the life of your loved one.