Crematorium · Fareham

Portchester Crematorium

Portchester Crematorium is a crematorium in Fareham, Hampshire. It is the closest option for Fareham, Stubbington, Gosport, Portsmouth. The nearest other crematorium is The Oaks Havant Crematorium, 8.1 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Fareham, PO16 8NE
Phone	01329 822533
Website	portchestercrematorium.org
Council area	Fareham
County / area	Hampshire

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£935 · 45-minute slot
Unattended (direct) cremation	£450
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Portchester Crematorium Joint Committee (Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Portsmouth). Price information 1 Apr 2026-31 Mar 2027. Adult cremation £935 for a full 45-min service incl. entry/exit. Direct cremation (strictly non-attendance) £450; direct with virtual memorial recording £505. Webcast + 28 days £56.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Portchester 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 Portchester Crematorium

Fareham1.7 mi
Stubbington3.7 mi
Gosport3.9 mi
Portsmouth4.1 mi
Waterlooville5.1 mi
Havant6.9 mi
Bishop's Waltham7.9 mi
Ryde8.4 mi
Hedge End8.6 mi
Emsworth8.8 mi
East Cowes9 mi
Cowes9.2 mi
Hythe11.4 mi
Brading11.7 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Portchester 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 01329 822533.

How much does a cremation at Portchester Crematorium cost?

Portchester Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £935 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £450. 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.