Crematorium · Crewe

Crewe Crematorium

Crewe Crematorium is a crematorium in Crewe, Cheshire. It is the closest option for Crewe, Nantwich, Sandbach, Alsager. The nearest other crematorium is Vale Royal Crematorium, 9.8 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Crewe, CW1 3JG
Council area	Cheshire East
County / area	Cheshire

Directions

Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£1,080 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£695
Unattended (direct) cremation	£395
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Cheshire East Council (same fees as Macclesfield). Undated current fees page. Attended any time after 10am £1,080; reduced 9am/9:30am £695; unattended direct 8:30/8:45 £395. Standard service 45 min (funeral-services-at-the-crematorium page). Webcast £98.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Crewe 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 Crewe Crematorium

Crewe0.4 mi
Nantwich4.1 mi
Sandbach4.4 mi
Alsager5.8 mi
Middlewich6.1 mi
Winsford7 mi
Kidsgrove8.6 mi
Tunstall10.2 mi
Congleton10.5 mi
Burslem11.1 mi
Northwich11.2 mi
Newcastle-under-Lyme11.2 mi
Biddulph11.3 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Crewe 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.

How much does a cremation at Crewe Crematorium cost?

Crewe Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,080, with a lower-cost option at £695 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £395. 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.