Crematorium · Reading

Reading Crematorium

Reading Crematorium is a crematorium in Reading, Berkshire. It is the closest option for Reading, Woodley, Henley-on-Thames, Wokingham. The nearest other crematorium is Easthamptead Crematorium, 9.6 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Reading, RG4 5JN
Council area	Reading
County / area	Berkshire

Directions

Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£1,100 · 30-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£765
Unattended (direct) cremation	£345
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Reading Borough Council. Fee year not stated on page (page last modified 2 Apr 2026, so likely 2026/27). Fee includes medical referee, 30-min chapel service, Obitus music, £56 environmental/mercury levy. Early morning service (9.15/10.00 South Chapel) £765; witness direct cremation (no service) 9.00 West Chapel £515; unattended £345. Double service +£565. Webcast £60. Page is JS-rendered; figures read via the council CMS API (backend.reading.gov.uk page 1019).). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Reading 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 Reading Crematorium

Reading1.5 mi
Woodley2.7 mi
Henley-on-Thames4.8 mi
Wokingham6.9 mi
Bracknell9.8 mi
Marlow10.1 mi
Maidenhead10.6 mi
Yateley10.8 mi
Wallingford11.2 mi
Tadley11.6 mi
Watlington11.9 mi

Frequently asked questions

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

Reading Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,100, with a lower-cost option at £765 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £345. 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.