Crematorium · Redditch

Redditch Crematorium

Redditch Crematorium is a crematorium in Redditch, Worcestershire, run by Redditch Borough Council. It is the closest option for Redditch, Bromsgrove, Henley-in-Arden, Alcester. The nearest other crematorium is Robin Hood Crematorium, 8.5 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Redditch, B97 6RR
Website	redditchbc.gov.uk
Operator	Redditch Borough Council
Council area	Redditch
County / area	Worcestershire

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£942
Reduced-cost / early service	£755
Unattended (direct) cremation	£408
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Redditch Borough Council, effective 1 April 2026. Fee includes medical referee fee and environmental surcharge. 10:15am onwards £942; 9.00am & 9.30am service £755; "18 Years + Direct" £408 (assumed unattended direct cremation). Saturday +£400. Extra chapel time £238. Obitus webcast £66. Slot length not stated. Council notes a +/-25% in-year adjustment facility.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Redditch 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 Redditch Crematorium

Redditch0.8 mi
Bromsgrove5.3 mi
Henley-in-Arden6.9 mi
Alcester7.6 mi
Shirley8 mi
Solihull9.5 mi
Droitwich Spa9.5 mi
Halesowen10.3 mi
Hagley11.3 mi
Birmingham11.3 mi
Warley11.5 mi
Blackheath11.7 mi
Cape Hill11.7 mi

Frequently asked questions

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

Redditch Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £942, with a lower-cost option at £755 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £408. 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.