Crematorium · Newcastle-under-Lyme

Newcastle Crematorium

Newcastle Crematorium is a crematorium in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire. It is the closest option for Burslem, Tunstall, Newcastle-under-Lyme, Hanley. The nearest other crematorium is Carmountside Cemetery and Crematorium, 3.5 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 8QS
Council area	Newcastle-under-Lyme
County / area	Staffordshire

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£990 · 40-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£745
Unattended (direct) cremation	£389.30
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Newcastle (Bradwell) Crematorium, Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council; 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Standard = 10:00am onwards, 40-min service incl. entry/exit; includes medical referee and £85 environmental charge. Reduced = early 9:20am service £745. Unattended direct (Mon-Thu before 9am) £389.30. Non-resident premium applies to interment/memorial fees only, not cremation. Webcast £70 (Obitus list).). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Newcastle 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 Newcastle Crematorium

Burslem1.1 mi
Tunstall1.2 mi
Newcastle-under-Lyme2.2 mi
Hanley2.3 mi
Stoke-on-Trent2.5 mi
Stoke3.1 mi
Kidsgrove3.2 mi
Fenton3.9 mi
Alsager5 mi
Longton5.2 mi
Biddulph5.5 mi
Congleton8.4 mi
Sandbach9.1 mi
Leek9.3 mi
Crewe9.9 mi
Stone10.1 mi

Frequently asked questions

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

Newcastle Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £990, with a lower-cost option at £745 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £389.30. 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.