Crematorium · Flitwick

Oakfield Gardens Crematorium

Oakfield Gardens Crematorium is a crematorium in Flitwick, Bedfordshire. It is the closest option for Flitwick, Ampthill, Woburn Sands, Kempston. The nearest other crematorium is The Vale Cemetery and Crematorium, 8.9 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Flitwick, MK45 1AB
Phone	0300 300 8448
Website	oakfieldgardenscrematorium.co.uk
Council area	Central Bedfordshire
County / area	Bedfordshire

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,075 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£622
Unattended (direct) cremation	£492
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Central Bedfordshire Council. Fees valid 1 May 2026 to 31 December 2026; includes medical referee. Standard = 45-min service up to 120 mourners. Reduced = early service before 10am (20 min, up to 50 mourners) £622. Premium 90-min package incl. webcast £1,600. Webcast £56. PDF redirects to static1.squarespace.com.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Oakfield Gardens 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 Oakfield Gardens Crematorium

Flitwick1.1 mi
Ampthill1.6 mi
Woburn Sands5.7 mi
Kempston7.4 mi
Houghton Regis7.5 mi
Shefford7.8 mi
Fenny Stratford8.6 mi
Bedford8.7 mi
Dunstable8.8 mi
Leighton Buzzard9.2 mi
Bletchley9.4 mi
Linslade9.6 mi
Newport Pagnell10.2 mi
Luton10.2 mi
Arlesey10.6 mi
Milton Keynes10.6 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Oakfield Gardens 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 0300 300 8448.

How much does a cremation at Oakfield Gardens Crematorium cost?

Oakfield Gardens Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,075, with a lower-cost option at £622 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £492. 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.