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Cheshire East (Crewe & Macclesfield): fees, facilities and contact details

Crewe · CW1 3JG · Cheshire

Direct cremation£395Crematorium fee only · 20% below UK average
Standard attended£1,080Crematorium fee only · Around the UK average

Close to the UK database average The standard attended fee is broadly in line with the current UK database average. It ranks 5th of 6 comparable published fees in Cheshire. Travel, availability and the service itself may matter more than a modest difference.

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Independently checked · Last verified 17 July 2026

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Physical crematorium locations

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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.

ServiceFeeWhat it usually means
Direct or unattended cremation£395No attended chapel service
Reduced or shorter service£695Usually a shorter or restricted-time service
Standard attended service£1,080The normal attended crematorium service
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Direct / unattended £395 (08:30 or 08:45); Reduced / off-peak £695 (09:00 or 09:30); Standard / peak £1080 (After 10:00)

What might the complete funeral cost?
Direct cremation packageAbout £1,550Usually unattended, including provider services and cremation
Standard attended funeralAbout £4,500A 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.

Cheshire East (Crewe & Macclesfield)£1,080
Cheshire average£1,054.91
UK average£1,098
Rank in Cheshire5 of 6

Cheshire East (Crewe & Macclesfield)'s standard fee is close to the UK database average and close to the Cheshire average. If price is the main concern, Lach Dennis Crematorium (The Birches) is meaningfully lower by £95; travel, availability and service length still matter.

Direct cremation

Lach Dennis Crematorium (The Birches)£350 · save £45

Standard attended cremation

Lach Dennis Crematorium (The Birches)£985 · save £95Widnes Crematorium£990.97 · save £89.03

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 Cheshire East (Crewe & Macclesfield)

Which physical crematoria use this shared tariff?

The shared fee record covers Crewe Crematorium, Macclesfield Crematorium. Use the individual location cards for the correct address and facilities.

How long is a service at Cheshire East (Crewe & Macclesfield)?

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 Cheshire East (Crewe & Macclesfield)?

The recorded operator is Cheshire East Council, with ownership classified as Local Authority.

Evidence and checking

Sources and verification

Verified official sourceCheshire East Council — Cemetery and Crematorium Fees and Forms
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Price period: 2026-04-01 · 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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