Crematorium · New Milton

New Forest Crematorium

New Forest Crematorium is a crematorium at New Forest Crematorium, Stem Lane, New Milton, Hampshire. It is the closest option for New Milton, Highcliffe-on-Sea, Christchurch, Lymington. The nearest other crematorium is Poole Crematorium, 13.6 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	New Forest Crematorium, Stem Lane, New Milton, BH25 5FH
Phone	01425 201220
Website	newforestcrematorium.co.uk
Opening hours	Mon-Fri 09:00-16:30
Council area	New Forest
County / area	Hampshire

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,375 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£875
Unattended (direct) cremation	£585
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Operated by Westerleigh Group; effective from 1 April 2026. Time-of-day pricing: £1,375 is the peak 11:30-13:30 weekday 60-min slot; other 60-min weekday slots £1,275 (10:30, 14:30, 15:30, twilight) or £975 (09:30, 16:30). Reduced = 30-min slot (08:30, 09:00, 17:30) £875. Direct (unattended) £585. Saturday £1,375, Sunday £1,750. Webcast £70.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at New Forest 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 New Forest Crematorium

New Milton0.9 mi
Highcliffe-on-Sea2.1 mi
Christchurch5.3 mi
Lymington5.4 mi
Ringwood7.9 mi
Yarmouth8.4 mi
Bournemouth9.9 mi
Ferndown10.2 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at New Forest 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 01425 201220.

How much does a cremation at New Forest Crematorium cost?

New Forest Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,375, with a lower-cost option at £875 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £585. 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.