Did you know?
- Cremation is often more affordable and accounts for 77% of all funerals. In 2021 on average a cremation cost around £1,100 less than a burial, but the difference can be even greater, depending on your location.
- Prices can vary widely across different crematoria.
- Many crematoria have ‘off-peak’ prices that are less expensive e.g. 9am or 9.30am, or sometimes late afternoon.
- Be aware that some crematoria have to charge a medical referee fee and/or an environmental fee, but may list these separately to the main fee.
- Weekends tend to be a lot more expensive.
- Time allocations for the service can also vary with slots varying from 20mins to 1 hour, but these can also be listed differently with some showing the total chapel time, including the time for people to arrive and leave, and some just showing the actual service time.
Check list
- Ask your funeral director for information about all crematoria in your area – some may only mention one, even if there are different options. All funeral directors are also now required by law to display this information their websites.
- Consider whether an ‘off-peak’ service might work for you.
- Ask if an ‘off-peak’ service is available at your local crematorium or take a look online. Some may not advertise them clearly so you may need to call up.
- Check whether medical referee or environmental fees need to be added on.
- If you are not using a funeral director – contact your council or do an online search.