Crematorium · Havering

South Essex Crematorium

South Essex Crematorium is a crematorium in Havering, Greater London. It is the closest option for South Ockendon, Romford, Grays, Erith. The nearest other crematorium is Bentley Crematorium & Cemetery, 6.9 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Havering, RM14 2UY
Council area	Havering
County / area	Greater London

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,250 · 60-minute slot
Unattended (direct) cremation	£340
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Operated by London Borough of Havering (Corbets Tey, Upminster). Adult cremation fees with effect from 1 April 2026: South Chapel (60 minutes) £1,250; East Chapel (40 minutes) £1,220. Unattended cremation, no service (South Chapel, Mon-Thu 8-8.45am) £340. Weekend (South Chapel) £1,855; after-4pm surcharge £331. No separate non-resident cremation fee (non-resident doubling applies to cemetery fees only). No organ available. Live & On Demand webcast £54 (Obitus fees 2025-26 PDF).). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at South Essex 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 South Essex Crematorium

South Ockendon2.6 mi
Romford4 mi
Grays5.3 mi
Erith5.5 mi
Brentwood5.6 mi
Dartford7 mi
Tilbury7.2 mi
Stanford-le-Hope7.4 mi
Barking7.7 mi
Northfleet7.7 mi
Bexleyheath7.7 mi
Ebbsfleet Valley7.7 mi
Ilford8.1 mi
Gravesend8.4 mi
Basildon8.8 mi
East Ham8.8 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at South Essex 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 South Essex Crematorium cost?

South Essex Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,250 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £340. 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.