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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 | £535 | No attended chapel service |
| Attended direct cremation | £675 | Attendance is permitted without a full service |
| Reduced or shorter service | £836 | Usually a shorter or restricted-time service · 30 minutes |
| Standard attended service | £1,041 | The normal attended crematorium service · 30 minutes |
| Weekend or premium service | £1,295 | A weekend or premium-time fee |
View the operator's fuller published fee wording
Direct / unattended £535 (Direct Cremation); Attended direct £675 (Attended Direct Cremation); Reduced / off-peak £836 (Reduced Service); Standard / peak £1041 (Standard Service); Weekend / premium £1295 (Saturday 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.
Durham Crematorium's standard fee is 5% below the UK database average and 6% below the County Durham 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.
Direct cremation
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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 Durham Crematorium
Is parking available at Durham Crematorium?
Yes. Parking is recorded as available, although the operator may not publish the number of spaces or whether charges apply.
Is Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham Crematorium?
Published service information includes Main chapel: 100 seated · 50 standing; Standard service: 30-minute booking slot · 20 minutes in the chapel. Confirm whether the stated time covers entry and exit as well as the time in the chapel.
Who operates Durham Crematorium?
The recorded operator is Central Durham Crematorium Joint Committee, with ownership classified as Joint Committee (Local Authorities).
Evidence and checking
Sources and verification
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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