Crematorium · Ruislip

Breakspear Crematorium

Breakspear Crematorium is a crematorium in Ruislip, Greater London. It is the closest option for Ruislip, Uxbridge, Rickmansworth, Northolt. The nearest other crematorium is Slough Crematorium, 8.0 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Ruislip, HA4 7SJ
Phone	01895 556560
Website	breakspearcrematorium.com
Opening hours	Oct-Mar Mon-Sat 09:00-16:45 · Oct-Mar Sun,bank holidays 10:00-16:45 · Apr-Sep Mon-Sat 09:00-18:15 · Apr-Sep Sun,bank holidays 10:00-18:15 · Dec 25 10:00-13:45
Council area	Hillingdon
County / area	Greater London

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Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£1,093 · 25-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£557.50
Unattended (direct) cremation	£522.50
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Hillingdon Council page (www.hillingdon.gov.uk returns 403; read on pre.hillingdon.gov.uk mirror). Undated current fees. 20-min service + 5 min entry/exit; organist not included. Reduced = early morning Mon-Wed 9:15/9:30. Unattended Mon-Thu 9:15/9:30. Sat +£350, Sun +£400. Webcast and media offered.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Breakspear 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.

Towns near Breakspear Crematorium

Ruislip0.9 mi
Uxbridge3.5 mi
Rickmansworth3.8 mi
Northolt4.2 mi
Harrow4.4 mi
Gerrards Cross4.9 mi
Watford5 mi
Bushey5.1 mi
Southall6 mi
Wembley6.6 mi
Edgware7.3 mi
Ealing7.8 mi
Borehamwood8.4 mi
Slough8.5 mi
Kings Langley8.7 mi
Brentford8.7 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Breakspear 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 01895 556560.

How much does a cremation at Breakspear Crematorium cost?

Breakspear Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,093, with a lower-cost option at £557.50 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £522.50. 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.