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Great Yarmouth Crematorium (Magdalen Lawn/Gorleston) cremation costs

Clear, independently checked crematorium fees in Great Yarmouth, NR31 7JJ, with enough context to help you decide without rushing.

Direct cremation£525Crematorium fee only
7% above UK averageAround the Norfolk average

Above the national average—comparison may be worthwhile.

How this compares

UK average: £491 · Norfolk average: £537

Standard cremation£950Attended crematorium fee only
10% below UK averageAround the Norfolk average

Below the national average.

How this compares

UK average: £1,060 · Norfolk average: £954

10% below UK average3rd cheapest of 5 in NorfolkChecked: 2024/25 (likely 1yr stale)

If you only read one thing: A broadly reasonable local option. Its main published fee is below the UK database average; it ranks 3rd cheapest of 5 comparable options in Norfolk. You do not need to decide from the fee alone.

A calm summary

A broadly reasonable local option

Its main published fee is below the UK database average; it ranks 3rd cheapest of 5 comparable options in Norfolk.

This may suit you if…

  • Its main published fee is below 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…

  • A comparable published fee elsewhere in Norfolk is up to £125 lower.
Before comparing prices

What these prices mean

These are Great Yarmouth Crematorium (Magdalen Lawn/Gorleston)'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 Great Yarmouth Crematorium (Magdalen Lawn/Gorleston). They start from the national figures used by our funeral cost calculator and adjust only for this crematorium fee.

Direct cremation packageAbout £1,650Usually unattended, including provider services and cremation
Standard attended cremation funeralAbout £4,400Traditional attended cremation with a funeral director

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Potential savings

Could you save money elsewhere in Norfolk?

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

Direct cremation

The largest comparable saving currently recorded is £215.

Standard cremation

The largest comparable saving currently recorded is £125.

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.
Check the whole bill

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Quick facts

Great Yarmouth Crematorium (Magdalen Lawn/Gorleston) at a glance

OperatorGreat Yarmouth Borough Council
OwnershipLocal Authority
LocationGreat Yarmouth, NR31 7JJ
Direct fee£525
Standard fee£950
Price period2024/25 (likely 1yr stale)
Last checked2024/25 (likely 1yr stale)
ConfidenceMedium-High
Under-18 policyFree (under-12/stillborn)
Data noteNorfolk's largest crematorium chapel (120 seats). A 2025/26 committee document shows further year-on-year rises for bundled packages, suggesting the base cremation fee has also likely risen since 2024/25 - needs a fresh check
Local and national context

How the price compares

Great Yarmouth Crematorium (Magdalen Lawn/Gorleston)£950
Norfolk average£954
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£525No mourners or service
Standard / peak£950The normal attended service fee
Weekend / premium£1,050Saturday, weekend or extended slot

Full published menu: 30min slots(8:15/8:45/4pm/4:30pm) £950; 45min slots(9:15am-3:15pm various) £1,050; direct/no attendance £525

Our assessment

What we would take from the data

For Great Yarmouth Crematorium (Magdalen Lawn/Gorleston), The standard attended crematorium fee is £950, 10% below 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 Earlham elsewhere in Norfolk; its comparable published fee is £125 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 Great Yarmouth Crematorium (Magdalen Lawn/Gorleston) 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 Norfolk, 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 Great Yarmouth Crematorium (Magdalen Lawn/Gorleston)

How much is a direct cremation at Great Yarmouth Crematorium (Magdalen Lawn/Gorleston)?+

The recorded direct or unattended crematorium fee is £525. 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 Great Yarmouth Crematorium (Magdalen Lawn/Gorleston)?+

The recorded standard attended cremation fee is £950. Ask how long the service slot lasts and what is included before booking.

Is there a cheaper crematorium to compare with Great Yarmouth Crematorium (Magdalen Lawn/Gorleston)?+

Earlham, elsewhere in Norfolk, publishes a comparable fee that is £125 lower. Travel and funeral-director charges may reduce or remove that saving.

Who operates Great Yarmouth Crematorium (Magdalen Lawn/Gorleston)?+

Our database records Great Yarmouth Borough 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

Medium-High confidence

Council's own fee schedule (archived 2024-25 page)

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Price period: 2024/25 (likely 1yr stale) · Last checked: 2024/25 (likely 1yr stale). Prices can change, so confirm the final fee and service length before arranging a funeral.