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Birmingham Crematorium

Birmingham Crematorium is a crematorium in Birmingham, West Midlands. It is the closest option for Birmingham, Smethwick, West Bromwich, Cape Hill. The nearest other crematorium is Sandwell Valley Crematorium, 2.5 miles away.

Contact & directions

AddressBirmingham, B42 1BT
Phone0121 344 7880
Websitedignityfunerals.co.uk
Council areaBirmingham
County / areaWest Midlands

Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service£1,200 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service£850
Unattended (direct) cremation£575
WebcastingAvailable

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (operator: Crematoria Management Group (ex-Dignity), Perry Barr. Std=60min Mon-Wed; Thu-Fri £1,300. Reduced=30min 17:30; 45min 9am £995.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Birmingham Crematorium

  • Booking: your funeral director normally books the date and time. Early-morning slots are often cheaper.
  • Service length: slots vary between crematoria — ask how long you’ll have in the chapel, and whether a double slot is available for a longer service.
  • Unattended (direct) cremation: most crematoria offer a lower fee for a cremation with no service. About direct cremation.
  • Livestreaming: many crematoria can webcast the service for people who can’t attend — ask when booking.
  • Faith needs: ask about witnessing the committal (important for Hindu and Sikh families), religious symbols in the chapel, and music.
  • Ashes: collect them, have your funeral director collect them, or ask about the gardens of remembrance. Where you can scatter ashes.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Birmingham Crematorium?
Your funeral director usually books the service time with the crematorium on your behalf. If you are arranging a funeral yourself, contact the crematorium office directly on 0121 344 7880.
How much does a cremation at Birmingham Crematorium cost?
Birmingham Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,200, with a lower-cost option at £850 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £575. This is the crematorium’s fee only — your funeral director’s charges are extra. Always check the current price with the crematorium.
Can the family watch the coffin enter the cremator?
Many UK crematoria let a small number of family members witness the charge — an important part of Hindu and Sikh funerals. Ask the crematorium in advance so they can arrange it.
When will the ashes be ready?
Ashes are usually ready within a few working days. You can collect them yourself, ask the funeral director to collect them, or ask about scattering or burial in the crematorium’s grounds.

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