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Chelmsford Crematorium: fees, facilities and contact details

Chelmsford · CM1 3BL · Essex

Direct cremation£1,095Crematorium fee only · 122% above UK average
Standard attended£1,265Crematorium fee only · 15% above UK average

Worth comparing before booking The standard attended fee is 15% above the current UK database average. It ranks 8th of 10 comparable published fees in Essex. Travel, availability and the service itself may matter more than a modest difference.

Independently checked · Last verified 17 July 2026

Plan the visit

Visiting, contact and facilities

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Contact and directions

Writtle Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3BL

Accessibility and essential facilities

ParkingAvailable
Accessible parkingAvailable
Accessible toiletAvailable
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Waiting roomAvailable
ToiletsAvailable

Crematorium fees

Published fees

These are crematorium charges, not complete funeral prices. The funeral director, coffin, transport and optional extras may be charged separately.

ServiceFeeWhat it usually means
Direct or unattended cremation£1,095No attended chapel service
Standard attended service£1,265The normal attended crematorium service
View the operator's fuller published fee wording

Direct / unattended £1095 (Before 09:30); Standard / peak £1265

What might the complete funeral cost?
Direct cremation packageAbout £2,250Usually unattended, including provider services and cremation
Standard attended funeralAbout £4,650A planning estimate including a funeral director
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Price context

How the fee compares

We only call out alternatives when the published difference is large enough to be potentially useful—not merely a few pounds lower.

Chelmsford Crematorium£1,265
Essex average£1,184
UK average£1,098
Rank in Essex8 of 10

Chelmsford Crematorium's standard fee is 15% above the UK database average and 7% above the Essex average. If price is the main concern, Weeley Crematorium is meaningfully lower by £475; travel, availability and service length still matter.

Before arranging the service

Questions worth confirming

  • Confirm that the quote uses this exact crematorium and the correct service tier.
  • Ask whether the stated service time includes entry and exit as well as the time in the chapel.
  • Check when the ashes will be available and whether collection or delivery is included.
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Useful answers

Questions about Chelmsford Crematorium

Is parking available at Chelmsford Crematorium?

Yes. Parking is recorded as available, although the operator may not publish the number of spaces or whether charges apply.

Is Chelmsford Crematorium accessible?

Verified accessibility information includes Accessible toilet.

Does Chelmsford Crematorium offer webcasting?

The operator does not clearly publish whether webcasting is available. Ask before booking if remote attendance matters.

How long is a service at Chelmsford Crematorium?

The operator does not publish a clear standard service duration in the information we verified. Confirm the booking slot and chapel-use time before arranging the service.

Who operates Chelmsford Crematorium?

The recorded operator is Chelmsford City Council, with ownership classified as Local Authority.

Evidence and checking

Sources and verification

Verified official sourceChelmsford City Council — Cremation fees
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Price period: 2025-02-01 · Source checked 14 July 2026. Prices and facilities can change, so confirm anything essential before booking.

How we check and present this information

We prioritise official tariffs and operator information, keep price types separate, and label details as not published rather than guessing.

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