10:30 - Service to celebrate Mathew’s life
Sirhowy Valley Crematorium
Pontllanfraith 
Blackwood
NP12 2XF
There is plenty of parking at the crematorium.

And refreshments afterwards at:
Bryn Meadows Hotel
Maesycwmmer
Nr. Ystrad Mynach
Caerphilly
NP12 2RB
There is a large main car park but it can get busy as the hotel is also a golf club. There’s an overflow carpark just below so finding a spot shouldn’t be a problem. Please take care on the road up to Bryn Meadows as it’s a little narrow, and the entrance to the hotel comes up quite suddenly. 

Dress
Please wear whatever makes you most comfortable, be it black, a suit and/or a band t-shirt celebrating the love of a band or live music shared with Mat. And perhaps include a bit of red to represent Wales and Liverpool (try not to think of the Liverpool bit if you’re a rival fan 🙂).

Covid rules in Wales
Aside from mask wearing (which is compulsory in indoor settings in Wales - so must be worn inside the crematorium; please note the difference in the law if you’re coming from outside Wales) the limit on numbers inside the crematorium is the number of chairs inside (100). There are speakers and a big screen outside should  there be additional people.

Webcast/live stream
If you are unable to attend the service in person, details of how to access the live and watch again webcast (available up to 28 days after the service) are below.

Website:    https://www.obitus.com
Username:  quro1933
Password: 273745

Places to stay
I know that some people will be travelling from further away; some hotels (aside from the Bryn Meadows, which is a lovely place) which are a few miles away:

Premier Inn Crossways: https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/wales/gwent/caerphilly/caerphilly-crossways.html

Premier Inn Corbetts Lane: https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/wales/gwent/caerphilly/caerphilly-corbetts-lane.html

Travelodge Caerphilly: https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/352/Caerphilly-hotel

Taxis
Last but not least, if you need a taxi, Relay Taxis are local and reliable. Call 01495 422 422. Or the reception at Bryn Meadows can arrange a cab for you.