Crematorium · Durham

Durham Crematorium

Durham Crematorium is a crematorium at South Road, Durham, County Durham. It is the closest option for Durham, Spennymoor, Ferryhill, Chester-le-Street. The nearest other crematorium is Wear Valley Crematorium, 6.9 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	South Road, Durham, DH1 3TQ
Phone	0191 384 8677
Website	durhamcrem.co.uk
Council area	County Durham
County / area	County Durham

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Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£1,041 · 30-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£836
Unattended (direct) cremation	£535
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (operator: Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee. No year label on page. 30-min slot (~20 min service). Reduced = 9:00/9:30. Attended no-service £675.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Durham 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 Durham 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 0191 384 8677.

How much does a cremation at Durham Crematorium cost?

Durham Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,041, with a lower-cost option at £836 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £535. 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.