Crematorium · East Finchley

Golders Green Crematorium

Golders Green Crematorium is a crematorium in East Finchley, Greater London. It is the closest option for East Finchley, Hampstead, Willesden, Camden Town. The nearest other crematorium is St Marylebone Crematorium, 1.1 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	East Finchley, NW11 7LD
Phone	020 8455 2374
Website	thelondoncremation.co.uk
Council area	Barnet
County / area	Greater London

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,020 · 40-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£535
Unattended (direct) cremation	£300
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Operator: London Cremation Company. Weekday service, 40-min chapel time (10am-4pm); early 9am 20-min £535; includes medical fee; webcast from £80). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Golders Green 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 Golders Green Crematorium

East Finchley1.4 mi
Hampstead1.5 mi
Willesden2.8 mi
Camden Town3.3 mi
Wood Green3.8 mi
Edgware4.6 mi
Wembley4.7 mi
Chipping Barnet5.3 mi
London5.5 mi
Tottenham5.6 mi
Acton5.9 mi
City of Westminster5.9 mi
City of London6 mi
Harrow6.3 mi
Ealing6.6 mi
Borehamwood6.6 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Golders Green 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 020 8455 2374.

How much does a cremation at Golders Green Crematorium cost?

Golders Green Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,020, with a lower-cost option at £535 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £300. 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.