Plan the visit
Visiting, contact and facilities
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Contact and directions
Bouncers Lane, Cheltenham, GL52 5JT
Accessibility and essential facilities
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Crematorium fees
Published fees
These are crematorium charges, not complete funeral prices. The funeral director, coffin, transport and optional extras may be charged separately.
| Service | Fee | What it usually means |
|---|---|---|
| Direct or unattended cremation | £435 | No attended chapel service |
| Reduced or shorter service | £745 | Usually a shorter or restricted-time service · 25 minutes |
| Standard attended service | £1,235 | The normal attended crematorium service · 50 minutes |
View the operator's fuller published fee wording
Direct / unattended £435; Reduced / off-peak £745 (Sunrise service); Standard / peak £1235 (Classic service)
What might the complete funeral cost?
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.
Cheltenham Crematorium's standard fee is 12% above the UK database average and close to the Gloucestershire average. We did not find a nearby published option that clears our meaningful-saving threshold, so price alone is not an obvious reason to change crematorium.
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.
The crematorium fee is only one part of the bill. Our free checker explains the other charges in plain English.
Useful answers
Questions about Cheltenham Crematorium
Is parking available at Cheltenham Crematorium?
Yes. Parking is recorded as available, although the operator may not publish the number of spaces or whether charges apply.
Is Cheltenham Crematorium accessible?
The operator does not publish enough verified accessibility detail for us to give a reliable yes-or-no answer. Confirm your family's specific needs directly.
Does Cheltenham 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 Cheltenham Crematorium?
Published service information includes Oak Chapel: 146 seated; Willow Chapel: 71 seated. Confirm whether the stated time covers entry and exit as well as the time in the chapel.
Who operates Cheltenham Crematorium?
The recorded operator is Cheltenham Borough Council, with ownership classified as Local Authority.
Evidence and checking
Sources and verification
Price period: 2026-04-14 · 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.
Source limitation: A current official page was checked, but the exact fee is supplied by a current reliable local publication.
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