Peterborough Crematorium fees
Current cremation fees at Peterborough Crematorium, verified against Peterborough City Council’s own published fee schedule, effective 1 April 2026.
Cremation fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard cremation (attended, 1-hour, 9am–10am weekday) | £1,205 |
| Standard cremation (attended, 1-hour, 10.30am–4pm weekday) | £1,393 |
| Reduced cremation (attended, 30-minute, 9am–10am weekday) | £1,036 |
| Direct cremation (unattended, AM only) | £702 |
| Attended direct cremation (AM only, no service) | £851 |
| Webcast (live, plus 28 days to watch, no download) | £65 |
| Child cremation, 30-minute service (ages 0 to 17) | No charge |
| Child cremation, 1-hour service | £90 (ages 6 to 17), £51 (ages 0 to 5) |
Fees verified 2026-10-06 against Peterborough City Council’s own published fee schedule. Sources: Peterborough City Council cremation fees 2026 and cemetery and crematorium fees 2026 (child fees).
The grounds and chapel
Peterborough Crematorium opened in 1958 and sits on around 26 acres, much of it left as original ancient woodland – the council notes carpets of bluebells and other wild flowers in spring, along with a variety of birds and animals on site. The non-denominational chapel seats approximately 80 people, with additional standing room at the rear, and can host any recognised religious or civil form of service. Source: Peterborough City Council, Peterborough Crematorium and arranging a cremation.
Service types and timing
The council offers four service types: a 30-minute reduced service, a 1-hour standard service, direct cremation (unattended), and attended direct cremation, where a small number of mourners can pay their respects within a 15-minute slot including entering and leaving the chapel. For large congregations or services with personal tributes, readings or a horse-drawn hearse, the council recommends the 1-hour slot rather than the 30-minute one. A “state of the art” digital music system searches an extensive Obitus catalogue, and the crematorium offers service recording on USB, DVD, or as a live webcast so people who can’t attend can still watch. Source: Peterborough City Council, arranging a cremation.
Opening hours
| Office | Book of Remembrance Room | |
|---|---|---|
| Monday–Friday | 9am–5pm | 9am–5pm |
| Saturday | 9am–12pm | 9am–12.30pm |
| Sunday | Closed | 9am–12.30pm |
| Bank holidays | Closed | 9am–12.30pm |
Grounds are open 9am–7pm (last entry 6.45pm) from 1 April to 30 September, and 9am–5pm from 1 October to 31 March, except when a funeral is taking place. Source: Peterborough City Council, Peterborough Crematorium.
Contact
Phone: 01733 262 639 Postcode: PE6 7JE
About this crematorium
Peterborough Crematorium is operated by Peterborough City Council. It opened in 1958.