Crematorium · Salisbury

Salisbury Crematorium

Salisbury Crematorium is a crematorium in Salisbury, Wiltshire. It is the closest option for Salisbury, Wilton, Amesbury, Fordingbridge. The nearest other crematorium is Test Valley crematorium, 14.0 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Salisbury, SP1 3JB
Phone	01722 342860
Website	salisburycitycouncil.gov.uk
Council area	Wiltshire
County / area	Wiltshire

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,260 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£800
Unattended (direct) cremation	£350
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Salisbury City Council. 2026/27 column (2025/26 was £1,175). Fee for over-21s; includes medical referee, organ and organist, ash box and scattering. 9am reduced fee £800; Reception (8.15/8.30am, attendees, one piece of music) £450; Direct (no attendance, no music) £350; Saturday £1,625; double time £1,580. Hourly services: up to 35 min in chapel + 25 min after (60-min slot per crematorium page). Live webcast £80.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Salisbury 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 Salisbury Crematorium

Salisbury1 mi
Wilton3.4 mi
Amesbury6.3 mi
Fordingbridge10.7 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Salisbury 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 01722 342860.

How much does a cremation at Salisbury Crematorium cost?

Salisbury Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,260, with a lower-cost option at £800 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £350. 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.