New Forest Crematorium & Memorial Gardens fees
Current cremation fees at New Forest Crematorium & Memorial Gardens, Stem Lane, New Milton, verified against Westerleigh Group’s live published price list, effective 1 April 2026.
New Forest prices attended cremations by time slot rather than a single flat fee. The earliest and latest weekday slots (08:30 and 17:30, 30-minute chapel time) are the entry-level rate; slots either side of midday are the most expensive.
Cremation fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| 08:30 / 17:30 (30 min chapel time) | £875 |
| 09:00 / 16:30 (60 min chapel time) | £975 |
| 09:30 / 10:30 / 15:30 (60 min chapel time) | £1,275 |
| 11:30 – 14:30, the busiest weekday slots (60 min chapel time) | £1,375 |
| Saturday service (60 min) | £1,375 |
| Sunday service (60 min) | £1,750 |
| Twilight service, 18:00–20:00 (60 min) | £1,275 |
| Direct cremation (unattended) | £585 |
| Child cremation (under 18) | No charge (Children’s Funeral Fund) |
Fees verified 2026-08-10 against Westerleigh Group’s live price list – the previous version of this page understated the peak weekday fee (£1,100 instead of the correct £1,275–£1,375 tiered range) and was missing the direct cremation fee entirely. Source: New Forest Crematorium price list, effective 1 April 2026.
Contact
Phone: 01425 201220 Email: newforest@westerleighgroup.co.uk Postcode: BH25 5FH
About this crematorium
New Forest Crematorium & Memorial Gardens is operated by Westerleigh Group. It opened in April 2022 and serves New Milton, Bournemouth, Christchurch and surrounding areas of the New Forest district.
Looking for burial fees instead?
If you’re arranging a burial rather than a cremation, see New Forest District Council cemetery fees – the council operates cemeteries across the district, including at Totton, Fordingbridge, Ringwood and New Milton, separate from this privately run crematorium.
Related pages
- New Forest District Council cemetery fees – burial costs at the council’s separate cemeteries
- Bournemouth Crematorium fees – nearest crematorium in the neighbouring BCP area
- Funeral planning – comparing cremation and burial costs
- What to do when someone dies – practical next steps