Charing crematorium fees
Current cremation fees at Charing, verified against the Westerleigh Group’s published fee schedule (effective 1 April 2026). Charing prices weekday cremations by start time: the standard rate applies to the 11:30 to 14:30 start times, with the same flat fee on Saturday. The earliest and latest slots are shorter 30-minute bookings at a reduced fee.
Cremation fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard cremation (attended, 60 minutes, 11:30–14:30 start) | £1,425 |
| Saturday service (60 minutes) | £1,425 |
| Sunday service (60 minutes) | £1,750 |
| Reduced-fee slots (08:30, 09:00 and 17:30 start, 30 minutes) | £850 |
| Direct cremation (unattended) | £585 |
| Child cremation (under 18) | No charge to the family (Children’s Funeral Fund) |
| Webcast (watch again for up to 28 days) | £70 |
Weekday fees by start time
| Start time | Chapel time | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30, 09:00 | 30 minutes | £850 |
| 09:30 | 60 minutes | £995 |
| 10:30 | 60 minutes | £1,325 |
| 11:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30 | 60 minutes | £1,425 |
| 15:30 | 60 minutes | £1,325 |
| 16:30 | 60 minutes | £995 |
| 17:30 | 30 minutes | £850 |
| 18:00, 19:00, 20:00 (twilight) | 60 minutes | £1,325 |
Other charges
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Chapel service only (no cremation), 60 minutes | £740 |
| Additional 60 minutes in the chapel | £395 |
| Provision of a bearer | £20 |
| Downloadable file of the webcast | £15 |
Fees verified 2026-11-06. Source: Westerleigh Group fee schedule.
Service length
The operator guarantees 60 minutes of chapel use for a standard daytime or twilight service, with the service itself lasting about 40 minutes. Early morning and late afternoon services include 30 minutes of chapel use, with 20 minutes allocated for the service. Source: Charing Crematorium, service information.
Parking and grounds
The crematorium has approximately 60 parking spaces, with three accessible spaces close to the chapel entrance. The grounds are open 9am to 8pm from April to September and 9am to 5pm from October to March. Source: Charing Crematorium, facilities and location.
Contact
Phone: 01233 712 443 Postcode: TN27 0EB
About this crematorium
Charing is operated by Westerleigh Group and opened in 1936 (source).