Crematorium · Birmingham

Yardley Crematorium

Yardley Crematorium is a crematorium in Birmingham, West Midlands. It is the closest option for Shirley, Solihull, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham. The nearest other crematorium is Robin Hood Crematorium, 2.6 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Birmingham, B25 8LF
Phone	0121 706 2473
Website	yardleymemorials.co.uk
Council area	Birmingham
County / area	West Midlands

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,045
Reduced-cost / early service	£787
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Birmingham City Council (same fee schedule for Yardley, Lodge Hill, Sutton Coldfield). Effective 1 Apr 2026. Standard = 1pm-3.15pm slot £1,045; 10am-12.15pm slot £997; reduced = 9.15am £787. Fees include medical referee, £61 environmental charge, chapel and unwitnessed scattering. Direct unattended cremation (08:45) and 4pm slot are POA. Webcasting available at extra cost (POA).). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Yardley 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 Yardley Crematorium

Shirley3.3 mi
Solihull3.4 mi
Chelmsley Wood3.4 mi
Birmingham4.1 mi
Coleshill5.3 mi
Cape Hill6.6 mi
Sutton Coldfield7.2 mi
Smethwick7.3 mi
Warley7.7 mi
West Bromwich8.7 mi
Kingsbury9.2 mi
Oldbury9.2 mi
Blackheath9.6 mi
Halesowen10.1 mi
Old Hill10.8 mi
Rowley Regis10.9 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Yardley 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 0121 706 2473.

How much does a cremation at Yardley Crematorium cost?

Yardley Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,045, with a lower-cost option at £787. 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.