Basildon and District Crematorium fees
Current cremation fees at Basildon and District Crematorium, verified directly against the operator’s own site, basildoncrem.co.uk — not the third-party Dignity aggregator PDF previously used as a source.
Cremation fees
Fees are tiered by time slot, not flat:
| Time slot | Fee |
|---|---|
| 08:45 / 17:30 (30 min) | £895 |
| 09:30 / 16:30 (60 min) | £995 |
| 10:30–15:30 peak (60 min) | £1,425 |
| Twilight (60 min) | £1,325 |
| Saturday service | £1,425 |
| Sunday service | £1,750 |
| Direct cremation (unattended) | £585 |
| Live webcast | £70 |
| Child cremation (under 18) | No charge (Children’s Funeral Fund) |
There is no separate “reduced fee” or off-peak product — the range above reflects genuine time-slot pricing across the whole day.
Fees verified 2026-07-04. Source: Basildon and District Crematorium fee schedule.
Chapel and grounds
The site sits within 18 acres of countryside, with a floral tribute area offering views of the River Thames estuary and the Kent hills beyond. The chapel has visual-tribute technology that can project themed images across the chapel wall, plus access to an extensive music library including live music options. Source: Basildon Crem – Facilities.
Live streaming and post-service recordings are available – ask your funeral director to arrange this in advance. The grounds are accessible 24 hours a day, with pedestrian access through the Crematorium Gardens; the office and Book of Remembrance room keep shorter hours, 9am–5pm weekdays and 10am–4pm at weekends and bank holidays. Source: Basildon Crem – Company info.
Memorial options include ashes scattering (including aerial scattering and scatter tubes), memorial jewellery, and both permanent and temporary urns. Source: Basildon Crem – Memorials Online.
Contact
Phone: 01268 584 411 (9am–5pm, Monday–Friday) Postcode: SS13 2HG
About this crematorium
Basildon and District Crematorium is operated by Westerleigh Group, one of the UK’s largest independent operators of crematoria and cemeteries, with 42 sites across England, Scotland and Wales. It opened in 1998. Source: Basildon Crem – Company info.