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Hereford Crematorium cremation costs

Clear, independently checked crematorium fees in Hereford, HR4 0JE, with enough context to help you decide without rushing.

Direct cremation£518Crematorium fee only
5% above UK averageAround the Herefordshire average

Above the national average—comparison may be worthwhile.

How this compares

UK average: £491 · Herefordshire average: £518

Standard cremation£1,054Attended crematorium fee only
Around the UK averageAround the Herefordshire average

Close to the national average.

How this compares

UK average: £1,060 · Herefordshire average: £1,054

Around the UK average1st cheapest of 1 in HerefordshireChecked: 2026-04-01

If you only read one thing: Strong value on published fees. Its main published fee is close to the UK database average; it ranks 1st cheapest of 1 comparable options in Herefordshire. You do not need to decide from the fee alone.

A calm summary

Strong value on published fees

Its main published fee is close to the UK database average; it ranks 1st cheapest of 1 comparable options in Herefordshire.

This may suit you if…

  • Its main published fee sits close to the current UK database average.
  • It is among the lower-priced comparable options in Herefordshire.
  • A published unattended/direct cremation fee is available for comparison.

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 Hereford Crematorium'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 Hereford Crematorium. 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 £4,500Traditional attended cremation with a funeral director

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Potential savings

Could you save money elsewhere in Herefordshire?

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

Direct cremation

We did not find a lower comparable published direct cremation fee elsewhere in Herefordshire.

Standard cremation

We did not find a lower comparable published standard cremation fee elsewhere in Herefordshire.

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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The crematorium fee is only one part of the total. Our Quote Checker explains each charge and highlights anything that may deserve another question.

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Quick facts

Hereford Crematorium at a glance

OperatorHerefordshire Council
OwnershipLocal Authority
LocationHereford, HR4 0JE
Direct fee£518
Standard fee£1,054
Price period2026-04-01
Last checked2026-04-01
ConfidenceHigh
Under-18 policyFree
Local and national context

How the price compares

Hereford Crematorium£1,054
Herefordshire average£1,054
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£518No mourners or service
Standard / peak£1,054The normal attended service fee
Weekend / premium£1,384Saturday, weekend or extended slot

Full published menu: Weekday 30min £883; weekday 45min £1,054; Sat 45min £1,384; simple/unattended(Tue-Fri 8:15/8:25am) £518

Our assessment

What we would take from the data

For Hereford Crematorium, The standard attended crematorium fee is £1,054, 1% below the UK database average. The operator is recorded as a local authority, which may appeal to families who prefer a publicly operated site. We did not find a lower comparable published fee among the other published records in Herefordshire. 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 Hereford Crematorium 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 Herefordshire, 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 Hereford Crematorium

How much is a direct cremation at Hereford Crematorium?+

The recorded direct or unattended crematorium fee is £518. 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 Hereford Crematorium?+

The recorded standard attended cremation fee is £1,054. Ask how long the service slot lasts and what is included before booking.

Who operates Hereford Crematorium?+

Our database records Herefordshire 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

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Price period: 2026-04-01 · Last checked: 2026-04-01. Prices can change, so confirm the final fee and service length before arranging a funeral.