Crematorium · Brighton

Woodvale Crematorium

Woodvale Crematorium is a crematorium in Brighton, East Sussex. It is the closest option for Brighton, Hove, Portslade by Sea, Southwick. The nearest other crematorium is Worthing Crematorium, 13.6 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Brighton, BN2 3PA
Phone	01273 572472
Website	brighton-hove.gov.uk
Council area	Brighton and Hove
County / area	East Sussex

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£850 · 30-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£631
Unattended (direct) cremation	£460
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Brighton & Hove City Council. Fees from 1 April 2026 (subject to 6-month review). Weekday adult cremation; 30 minutes service time plus 15 minutes for entering/exiting. Reduced = early service Mon-Fri 10am or before. Unattended = direct cremation Mon-Fri 8:30am. Live streaming via Obitus £67.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Woodvale 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 Woodvale Crematorium

Brighton1.4 mi
Hove2.6 mi
Portslade by Sea4 mi
Southwick5.4 mi
Peacehaven5.6 mi
Lewes6.2 mi
Shoreham-by-Sea7 mi
Newhaven7.6 mi
Burgess Hill8.5 mi
Steyning10.1 mi
Seaford10.4 mi
Worthing11.3 mi
Haywards Heath11.4 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Woodvale 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 01273 572472.

How much does a cremation at Woodvale Crematorium cost?

Woodvale Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £850, with a lower-cost option at £631 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £460. 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.