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Crownhill Crematorium (Milton Keynes) cremation costs

Clear, independently checked crematorium fees in Milton Keynes, MK8 0AH, with enough context to help you decide without rushing.

Direct cremation£472.5Crematorium fee only
4% below UK average9% above the Buckinghamshire average

Below the national average.

How this compares

UK average: £491 · Buckinghamshire average: £432

Standard cremation£1,078Attended crematorium fee only
Around the UK average4% above the Buckinghamshire average

Close to the national average.

How this compares

UK average: £1,060 · Buckinghamshire average: £1,038

Around the UK average4th cheapest of 5 in BuckinghamshireChecked: 2024/25 doc (may be slightly stale, no fresher figure found)

If you only read one thing: A broadly reasonable local option. Its main published fee is close to the UK database average; it ranks 4th cheapest of 5 comparable options in Buckinghamshire. You do not need to decide from the fee alone.

A calm summary

A broadly reasonable local option

Its main published fee is close to the UK database average; it ranks 4th cheapest of 5 comparable options in Buckinghamshire.

This may suit you if…

  • Its main published fee sits close to the current UK database average.
  • A published unattended/direct cremation fee is available for comparison.
  • It is operated by a local authority rather than a national funeral provider.

It may help to compare if…

  • Availability, travel and service length may matter more than a small price difference.
Before comparing prices

What these prices mean

These are Crownhill Crematorium (Milton Keynes)'s own crematorium fees. They do not include a funeral director, coffin, transport, flowers or other funeral expenses. Use the exact figures above when checking whether a quote has been itemised correctly.

A small price difference does not make your choice wrong.Convenience, journey time and having the right service for your family can matter more than saving a modest amount. The funeral package usually changes the total bill more than the crematorium fee alone.
Likely overall price

Typical total cremation costs using this fee

These are planning estimates including a funeral provider—not prices charged by Crownhill Crematorium (Milton Keynes). They start from the national figures used by our funeral cost calculator and adjust only for this crematorium fee.

Direct cremation packageAbout £1,600Usually unattended, including provider services and cremation
Standard attended cremation funeralAbout £4,550Traditional attended cremation with a funeral director

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Potential savings

Could you save money elsewhere in Buckinghamshire?

Direct and standard cremation fees are different products, so we compare them separately.

These figures compare crematorium fees only. Travel, availability and funeral-director charges may reduce or remove the saving.

Practical next steps

Before you book

  • Compare at least one nearby crematorium using the same fee type.
  • Ask your funeral director which crematorium their quote assumes.
  • Confirm the service length and whether an early or reduced-rate slot exists.
  • Check when and how the ashes will be returned.
  • Run the full itemised quote through our free Quote Checker before accepting it.
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Quick facts

Crownhill Crematorium (Milton Keynes) at a glance

OperatorMilton Keynes City Council
OwnershipLocal Authority
LocationMilton Keynes, MK8 0AH
Direct fee£472.5
Standard fee£1,078
Price period2024/25 doc (may be slightly stale, no fresher figure found)
Last checked2024/25 doc (may be slightly stale, no fresher figure found)
ConfidenceHigh
Data noteRESOLVED direct fee. Opened spring 1982, two chapels (Willow 1982, Oak 2010-11)
Local and national context

How the price compares

Crownhill Crematorium (Milton Keynes)£1,078
Buckinghamshire average£1,038
UK average£1,060

Bar lengths compare published crematorium fees only. They do not measure facilities, service quality or total funeral cost.

Published fee menu

Other crematorium fees

Direct / unattended£472.5No mourners or service
Standard / peak£1,078The normal attended service fee

Full published menu: Standard £1,078(incl. medical referee £34 + environmental surcharge £124); direct £472.50

Our assessment

What we would take from the data

For Crownhill Crematorium (Milton Keynes), The standard attended crematorium fee is £1,078, 2% above the UK database average. The operator is recorded as a local authority, which may appeal to families who prefer a publicly operated site. If price is the main concern, compare Bierton Crematorium elsewhere in Buckinghamshire; its comparable published fee is £83 lower. The right choice still depends on travel, availability and the type of service your family wants, not price alone.

A practical way to think about itWe would treat Crownhill Crematorium (Milton Keynes) as a reasonable local option, then compare the complete funeral quote rather than deciding on the crematorium fee alone.
How we reached this conclusion+

We used the published fee recorded for this crematorium, comparable fees in Buckinghamshire, the UK averages calculated from the currently publishable database, ownership information and whether a direct fee is available. We do not score facilities or service quality unless reliable evidence is recorded.

Choose by budget

What route fits your overall budget?

The crematorium fee is only one part of the bill. These starting points help you choose what to investigate next rather than treating the crematorium fee as the whole funeral price.

Budget under £2,000

Direct cremation is the realistic starting point. Use the decision tool to check whether an unattended option fits your wishes.

Budget £2,000–£4,000

Compare direct cremation with a simple attended service. The funeral director's own fee will usually matter more than a small crematorium-price difference.

Budget above £4,000

A standard attended cremation funeral is more achievable, but itemise the quote and decide which extras genuinely matter to your family.

Common questions

Questions about Crownhill Crematorium (Milton Keynes)

How much is a direct cremation at Crownhill Crematorium (Milton Keynes)?+

The recorded direct or unattended crematorium fee is £472.5. This is the crematorium's charge only, not necessarily the full amount charged by a funeral provider.

How much is a standard cremation service at Crownhill Crematorium (Milton Keynes)?+

The recorded standard attended cremation fee is £1,078. Ask how long the service slot lasts and what is included before booking.

Is there a cheaper crematorium to compare with Crownhill Crematorium (Milton Keynes)?+

Bierton Crematorium, elsewhere in Buckinghamshire, publishes a comparable fee that is £83 lower. Travel and funeral-director charges may reduce or remove that saving.

Who operates Crownhill Crematorium (Milton Keynes)?+

Our database records Milton Keynes City Council as the operator and classifies the ownership as Local Authority.

Are these the full funeral prices?+

No. These are crematorium fees. The overall funeral price may also include collection, care, a coffin, transport, staff, professional services and optional extras.

Sources and verification

Where these prices came from

High confidence

Council's own document + third-party comparison

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Price period: 2024/25 doc (may be slightly stale, no fresher figure found) · Last checked: 2024/25 doc (may be slightly stale, no fresher figure found). Prices can change, so confirm the final fee and service length before arranging a funeral.