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Visiting, contact and facilities
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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 | £250 | No attended chapel service · 30 minutes |
| Reduced or shorter service | £945 | Usually a shorter or restricted-time service · 30 minutes |
| Standard attended service | £1,068 | The normal attended crematorium service · 45 minutes |
| Weekend or premium service | £1,273 | A weekend or premium-time fee · 90 minutes |
View the operator's fuller published fee wording
Direct / unattended £250 (Direct Cremation); Reduced / off-peak £945 (Reduced Service); Standard / peak £1068 (Standard Service); Weekend / premium £1273 (Extended 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.
Eltham Crematorium's standard fee is close to the UK database average and close to the London/Kent border 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.
- Ask whether webcast access, recording and visual tributes are included or charged separately.
- Confirm accessible parking or drop-off arrangements if anyone has limited mobility.
The crematorium fee is only one part of the bill. Our free checker explains the other charges in plain English.
Useful answers
Questions about Eltham Crematorium
Is parking available at Eltham Crematorium?
Yes. Parking is recorded as available, although the operator may not publish the number of spaces or whether charges apply.
Is Eltham Crematorium accessible?
Verified accessibility information includes Wheelchair access, Accessible toilet.
Does Eltham Crematorium offer webcasting?
Yes. Webcasting is recorded as available. Ask whether it is included in the chosen service or charged separately.
How long is a service at Eltham Crematorium?
Published service information includes Standard funeral service: 45-minute booking slot · 30 minutes in the chapel; Early funeral 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 Eltham Crematorium?
The recorded operator is Eltham Crematorium Joint Committee (Greenwich, Bexley, Dartford), 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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