4 PRICES TRACKED
Crematorium fee
The fee the crematorium itself charges, a third-party disbursement passed straight through. Set by the crematorium, often council-run, and varies a lot by area.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
| Year | Region | Provider | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Unknown | Crematorium fee, adult cremation (typical local)P B Wright & Sons SPL states typical local cremation fee | £925 | — | source |
| 2024 | London | Unknown | Crematorium fee, Classic (attended) adult cremationSouthwark Council, Honor Oak Crematorium 2024-25; Classic Cremation Service (Direct/unattended was £456.70) | £1,085 | — | source |
| 2025 | Essex | Unknown | Crematorium fee, standard adult cremationChelmsford City Council 2025-26 standard adult cremation (incl organ & music) | £1,265 | — | source |
| 2026 | UK unspecified | Unknown | Crematorium fee, adult cremation (typical local)Dignity SPL 0377 states typical local cremation fee £1,325-£1,425 (upper bound) | £1,425 | — | source |
Common questions
How much does crematorium fee cost in the UK?
Across 4 real UK prices, the median is £1,175, ranging from £925 to £1,425. These are published price-list figures and bills families actually paid, not estimates.
Why do crematorium fee prices vary so much?
Funeral directors set their own fees, and third-party costs like the crematorium or burial plot vary by area. A national chain and a local independent can be hundreds or thousands apart for the same service.
How can I pay less for crematorium fee?
Compare the Standardised Price Lists of a few directors near you, ask for the director's fee separately from third-party costs, consider a direct cremation, and supply your own coffin or celebrant where you can. You are never obliged to accept the first quote.
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Methodology: prices here are figures from funeral directors' published Standardised Price Lists, and bills families reported paying. Each row says which it is, with a link to the source where one exists. We never estimate and no sponsor can touch a number. Spot an error? Tell us and we'll fix or remove it fast.