Leicester (Gilroes) crematorium fees
Current cremation fees at Leicester (Gilroes), verified directly against Leicester City Council’s own published fee schedule.
Cremation fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard cremation (attended, 10.30am onwards) | £1,160 |
| Attended off-peak cremation (8.30–10.00am) | £875 |
| Direct cremation (unattended, 8.30–10.00am) | £515 |
| Child cremation (under 18) | £310 (free to bereaved parents, paid by the Children’s Funeral Fund for England) |
| Foetal baby cremation (under 24 weeks gestation) | No charge |
| Live webcast with 28 days repeat viewing | £85 |
| Saturday cremation | Surcharge of 50% of the cremation fee (strict rotation from 9.00am, subject to staff availability) |
Fees last verified 13 October 2026. Prices effective 1 May 2026 to 31 March 2027. Source: Leicester City Council fee schedule.
Contact
Phone: 0116 299 5522 Postcode: LE3 9QG
The £1,160 standard cremation fee goes to the council. The funeral director’s charges are separate and paid on top, which is why two families using the same crematorium can pay very different totals. Our directory of funeral directors in Leicester lists every firm with premises inside the city boundary alongside the prices each one publishes.
About this crematorium
Leicester (Gilroes) is operated by Leicester City Council. It opened in 1902, on the same Groby Road site as Gilroes Cemetery. If you’re looking for burial costs rather than cremation fees, see our Gilroes and Saffron Hill cemetery fees page.