Crematorium · King's Lynn

Mintlyn Crematorium

Mintlyn Crematorium is a crematorium in King's Lynn, Norfolk. It is the closest option for King's Lynn, Downham Market. The nearest other crematorium is Fenland Crematorium, 22.3 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	King's Lynn, PE32 1HB
Council area	King's Lynn and West Norfolk
County / area	Norfolk

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,148 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£720
Unattended (direct) cremation	£310
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Operated by Borough Council of King's Lynn & West Norfolk. Fees from 1 April 2026 (price info sheet 'effective 1st September 2026'). Standard excludes £40 music fee; 60-min slot with 35-min service. Reduced = attended direct cremation (no service, up to 15 min in chapel, early/late slots). Webcast £67. Saturday £1,629.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Mintlyn 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 Mintlyn Crematorium

King's Lynn2.6 mi
Downham Market10.8 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Mintlyn 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 Mintlyn Crematorium cost?

Mintlyn Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,148, with a lower-cost option at £720 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £310. 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.