Salisbury Crematorium: direct cremation £295 vs £1,260 standard

Last updated 11 July 2026

Salisbury Crematorium fees

Current cremation fees at Salisbury Crematorium, verified against the Salisbury City Council’s published 2026/27 fee schedule.

Cremation fees

ServiceFee
Standard cremation (attended, 18+)£1,260
Direct cremation (no attendance, no music)£295
9am reduced fee£800
Saturday cremation£1,625
Child cremation (under 18)No charge (Children’s Funeral Fund)

Direct cremation costs a fraction of the standard attended fee because there is no chapel service, music, or attendees – the coffin goes straight to committal. The council also offers a reduced 9am slot for £800, a middle option between direct and a full attended service.

Fees verified 2026-07-11. Source: Salisbury City Council Fees and Charges 2026/27.

Contact

Phone: 01722 333 632 Postcode: SP1 3JB

About this crematorium

Salisbury Crematorium is operated by Salisbury City Council. It opened in 1960.