Crematorium · Leeds

Rawdon Crematorium

Rawdon Crematorium is a crematorium at Leeds Road, Leeds, West Yorkshire. It is the closest option for Horsforth, Farsley, Yeadon, Guiseley. The nearest other crematorium is Cottingley Hall Crematorium & Cemetery, 5.8 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Leeds Road, Rawdon, Leeds, LS19 6JP
Phone	0113 378 8196
Website	leeds.gov.uk
Council area	Leeds
County / area	West Yorkshire

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Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£1,214
Unattended (direct) cremation	£395
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Leeds City Council (covers all Leeds crematoria incl. Rawdon). Fee year not stated on page. Weekday cremations starting 4pm +£191, after 4:50pm +£317, Sat +£624, Sun/BH +£778. Unattended = cremation without service before 9am incl. scattering. Page says more fees may apply for non-Leeds residents (not quantified). Double-length service +£386. Webcast £74. Slot length not stated.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Rawdon 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 Rawdon Crematorium

Horsforth1 mi
Farsley1.8 mi
Yeadon1.8 mi
Guiseley3 mi
Pudsey3 mi
Baildon4.2 mi
Otley4.7 mi
Shipley4.7 mi
Bradford4.8 mi
Leeds5.7 mi
Bingley7.1 mi
Morley7.2 mi
Gomersal7.3 mi
Birstall7.5 mi
Cleckheaton8.2 mi
Batley8.6 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Rawdon 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 0113 378 8196.

How much does a cremation at Rawdon Crematorium cost?

Rawdon Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,214 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £395. 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.