Tynemouth Crematorium fees
Tynemouth Crematorium, in the grounds of Preston Cemetery, North Shields, is run by North Tyneside Council. Fees below are verified against the council’s own published schedule, which covers both Tynemouth and Whitley Bay crematoria (both council-operated, same fee table).
Cremation fees
| Service | Mon-Fri | Saturday |
|---|---|---|
| Standard cremation (attended) | £951 | £1,161 |
| Reduced/off-peak cremation (20-minute slot, 09:00am only) | £612.90 | Not available |
| Direct cremation (unattended, 08:30am only) | £537.90 | Not available |
| Extended chapel use (per 30 minutes) | £100 | £127 |
| Child cremation (under 18) | No charge | No charge |
Fees verified 2026-07-30. Source: North Tyneside Council – cremations at Whitley Bay and Tynemouth.
Booking and facilities
Services run in 45-minute time slots, giving families a full 30 minutes of chapel time. Saturday morning services are available at an extra cost, and a longer slot can sometimes be booked if the following time is still free when you book. Source: North Tyneside Council – cremations.
The council asks mourners to move away from the chapel promptly after a service, since both Tynemouth and Whitley Bay have only one entrance and exit shared with the next booking. Any music requests need to reach the council at least 48 hours before the funeral. Source: North Tyneside Council – cremations.
Emissions rules restrict the type of coffin, lining, varnish and paint that can be used, and the council asks that the deceased is dressed in natural fibres, with nothing plastic or copper placed in the coffin. Cremated remains can be held for 7 days after the cremation while the family decides what to do with them – options include scattering in the Garden of Remembrance, burial, or collection by the funeral director. Source: North Tyneside Council – cremations.
Floral tributes are displayed for 7 days after the service – in the Garden of Remembrance at Tynemouth, or around the crematorium at Whitley Bay – with a flower card naming the deceased. Source: North Tyneside Council – cremations.
Contact
Phone: 0191 643 6070 Postcode: NE29 9NJ
About this crematorium
Tynemouth Crematorium is operated by North Tyneside Council. It opened in 1959.