Wear Valley Crematorium fees
Current cremation fees at Wear Valley Crematorium, verified against Dignity’s published fee schedule. The standard attended service costs £1,265 on Monday to Wednesday and on Saturday, but £1,350 on Thursday and Friday – the opposite pattern to most Dignity sites, where Thursday and Friday match Saturday rather than the earlier weekdays.
Cremation fees by time slot
| Time | Service length | Mon–Wed & Sat | Thu–Fri |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09:00 / 17:30 | 30 minutes | £795 | £795 |
| 09:30 | 60 minutes | £895 | £895 |
| 13:30 (main slots) | 60 minutes | £1,265 | £1,350 |
Other cremation fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Direct cremation (unattended) | £575 |
| Attended direct cremation | £795 |
| Sunday service (60 minutes) | £1,995 |
| Child cremation (under 18) | No charge (Children’s Funeral Fund) |
Fees verified 2026-07-17, effective from 2 January 2026. Source: Dignity fee schedule.
Contact
Phone: 01388 722 606 Postcode: DL14 8NR
About this crematorium
Wear Valley Crematorium is operated by Dignity. It opened in 2009. The 30-minute slot at £795 offers the same standard inclusions as the 60-minute service (media system, tribute photo, certificate of cremation, use of the memorial gardens) for £470 less, at either the start of the day or the end.