Durham Crematorium fees
Current cremation fees at Durham Crematorium, verified against Central Durham Crematorium Joint’s published fee schedule.
Cremation fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard cremation (attended) | £1,041 |
| Direct cremation (unattended, 8am/8.15am/4pm slots) | £535 |
| Attended cremation, no service (8.30am slot only) | £675 |
| Child cremation (under 18) | No charge (Children’s Funeral Fund) |
| Webcast/streaming | £29 |
Fees verified 2026-07-04. Source: Durham Crematorium fee schedule.
Contact
Phone: 0191 384 8677 Postcode: DH1 3TQ
About this crematorium
Durham Crematorium is operated by the Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee and opened in 1960. The chapel seats around 100 mourners, with standing room for a further 50.
The chapel has a music and media system and two large screens for photo or video tributes during the service. Services can be webcast live or recorded onto CD or DVD for £29. Service slots run every 20 minutes to allow the chapel to be prepared between funerals.
Chapel and webcast details sourced from Durham Crematorium’s own site (durhamcrem.co.uk), correct as of July 2026.