Crematorium · Taunton

Taunton Crematorium

Taunton Crematorium is a crematorium at Wellington New Road, Taunton, Somerset. It is the closest option for Taunton, Wellington, North Petherton, Wiveliscombe. The nearest other crematorium is Sedgemoor Crematorium, 13.8 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Wellington New Road, Taunton, TA1 5NE
Phone	01823 356381
Website	tauntondeane.gov.uk
Council area	Somerset
County / area	Somerset

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,142 · 40-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£495
Unattended (direct) cremation	£450
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Somerset Council "Taunton Crematorium Fees & Charges 2026-2027" PDF (SharePoint link on that page). Full cremation service 10:00-16:00, 40 min incl. entry/exit £1,142; Reflection service 09:00/09:30 (30 min, max 20 people) £495 (reduced); direct cremation 08:30/08:45 witnessed (max 2) or unwitnessed £450; direct with same-day ashes burial £675; extended service +40 min £215. Webcast via Obitus (separate AV price list).). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Taunton 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Taunton 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 01823 356381.

How much does a cremation at Taunton Crematorium cost?

Taunton Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,142, with a lower-cost option at £495 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £450. 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.