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Hither Green Crematorium (Lewisham): fees, facilities and contact details

Lewisham · SE6 1TP · London

Direct cremation£320Crematorium fee only · 35% below UK average
Standard attended£1,111.63Crematorium fee only · Around the UK average

Close to the UK database average The standard attended fee is broadly in line with the current UK database average. It ranks 10th of 16 comparable published fees in London. Travel, availability and the service itself may matter more than a modest difference.

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Independently checked · Last verified 17 July 2026

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Visiting, contact and facilities

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Contact and directions

Verdant Lane, London, SE6 1TP

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Accessibility and essential facilities

The operator does not currently publish the essential accessibility details we would want a family to rely on. Confirm them directly before travelling.

Crematorium fees

Published fees

These are crematorium charges, not complete funeral prices. The funeral director, coffin, transport and optional extras may be charged separately.

ServiceFeeWhat it usually means
Direct or unattended cremation£320No attended chapel service
Attended direct cremation£341Attendance is permitted without a full service · 15 minutes
Reduced or shorter service£919.58Usually a shorter or restricted-time service · 30 minutes
Standard attended service£1,111.63The normal attended crematorium service · 60 minutes
Standard attended service£1,148.91The normal attended crematorium service · 45 minutes
Weekend or premium service£1,531.88A weekend or premium-time fee
Weekend or premium service£1,960.55A weekend or premium-time fee
Weekend or premium service£1,122A weekend or premium-time fee
Weekend or premium service£1,393A weekend or premium-time fee
Weekend or premium service£1,497A weekend or premium-time fee
Weekend or premium service£1,880A weekend or premium-time fee
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Direct / unattended £320 (Adult Direct Cremation); Attended direct £341 (Direct Cremation with Reflection); Reduced / off-peak £919.58 (Reduced Adult Service); Standard / peak £1111.63 (Adult Cremation Service); Standard / peak £1148.91 (Late Adult Service); Weekend / premium £1531.88 (Double-time Weekday Service); Weekend / premium £1960.55 (Triple-time Weekday Service); Weekend / premium £1122 (Saturday Service); Weekend / premium £1393 (Saturday Double-time Service); Weekend / premium £1497 (Sunday Service); Weekend / premium £1880 (Sunday Double-time Service)

What might the complete funeral cost?
Direct cremation packageAbout £1,500Usually unattended, including provider services and cremation
Standard attended funeralAbout £4,500A planning estimate including a funeral director
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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.

Hither Green Crematorium (Lewisham)£1,111.63
London average£1,072.43
UK average£1,098
Rank in London10 of 16

Hither Green Crematorium (Lewisham)'s standard fee is close to the UK database average and close to the London average. If price is the main concern, Islington Crematorium (Islington & St Pancras) is meaningfully lower by £306.63; travel, availability and service length still matter.

Standard attended cremation

Islington Crematorium (Islington & St Pancras)£805 · save £306.63Mortlake Crematorium£810 · save £301.63

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.
  • Confirm accessible parking or drop-off arrangements if anyone has limited mobility.
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Useful answers

Questions about Hither Green Crematorium (Lewisham)

Is parking available at Hither Green Crematorium (Lewisham)?

The operator does not clearly publish parking availability. Confirm it directly before travelling.

Is Hither Green Crematorium (Lewisham) 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 Hither Green Crematorium (Lewisham) 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 Hither Green Crematorium (Lewisham)?

The operator does not publish a clear standard service duration in the information we verified. Confirm the booking slot and chapel-use time before arranging the service.

Who operates Hither Green Crematorium (Lewisham)?

The recorded operator is Lewisham Council, with ownership classified as Local Authority.

Evidence and checking

Sources and verification

Verified official sourceLewisham Council — Crematorium fees and charges 2026–2027
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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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