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 |
| Foetal baby cremation (under 24 weeks gestation) | No charge |
Fees re-verified 2026-07-16. Note: unlike most councils, Leicester charges £310 for cremation of a child under 18 — it is not covered free under the Children’s Funeral Fund on this schedule; only foetal cremations under 24 weeks gestation are free. Source: Leicester City Council fee schedule (the old uerjzfe3 media link now 404s; the council’s live fees page links to this URL instead).
Contact
Phone: 0116 299 5522 Postcode: LE3 9QG
About this crematorium
Leicester (Gilroes) is operated by Leicester City Council. It opened in 1902.