Crematorium · Kettering

Kettering Crematorium

Kettering Crematorium is a crematorium in Kettering, Northamptonshire. It is the closest option for Kettering, Rothwell, Desborough, Burton Latimer. The nearest other crematorium is Nene Valley Crematorium, 8.8 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Kettering, NN16 8XE
Phone	01536 525722
Website	kettering.gov.uk
Council area	North Northamptonshire
County / area	Northamptonshire

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,146 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£881
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Warren Hill Crematorium, Kettering (North Northamptonshire Council Fees and Charges 2026/27, p.67). Standard weekday incl. medical referee £23, environmental £166, utilities £48; 1-hour slot (~45 min service). Reduced = short attended before 10:00, 30-min slot/20-min service £881. Saturday £1,596. No unattended/direct fee listed. Live & on demand stream £56.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Kettering 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 Kettering 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 01536 525722.

How much does a cremation at Kettering Crematorium cost?

Kettering Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,146, with a lower-cost option at £881. 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.