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Mendip Crematorium

Mendip Crematorium is a crematorium at Old Wells Road, Wells, Somerset. It is the closest option for Shepton Mallet, Wells, Glastonbury, Castle Cary. The nearest other crematorium is Haycombe Crematorium, 14.5 miles away.

Contact & directions

AddressOld Wells Road, Croscombe, Wells, BA5 3RR
Phone01749 340930
Websitedignityfunerals.co.uk
Council areaSomerset
County / areaSomerset

Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service£1,375 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service£795
Unattended (direct) cremation£575
WebcastingAvailable

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Dignity/The Crematorium and Memorial Group. Effective from 16 April 2026. £1,375 = Mon-Fri 10:30-16:30 60-min; 09:30 60-min £995; 09:00 10-min / 17:30 30-min £795; attended committal 9am £795; Saturday £1,575; Sunday £1,995; unattended direct £575 (£600 with collection); webcast £75.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Mendip 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 Mendip 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 01749 340930.
How much does a cremation at Mendip Crematorium cost?
Mendip Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,375, with a lower-cost option at £795 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £575. 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.

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