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Hollinwood Crematorium (Oldham) cremation costs

Clear, independently checked crematorium fees in Oldham, OL8 3LU, with enough context to help you decide without rushing.

Direct cremation£653Crematorium fee only
33% above UK average38% above the Greater Manchester average

Well above the national average—compare alternatives carefully.

How this compares

UK average: £491 · Greater Manchester average: £474

Standard cremation£1,079Attended crematorium fee only
Around the UK average12% above the Greater Manchester average

Close to the national average.

How this compares

UK average: £1,060 · Greater Manchester average: £965

Around the UK average10th cheapest of 12 in Greater ManchesterChecked: 2026-04-01

If you only read one thing: Worth comparing before booking. Its main published fee is close to the UK database average; it ranks 10th cheapest of 12 comparable options in Greater Manchester. You do not need to decide from the fee alone.

A calm summary

Worth comparing before booking

Its main published fee is close to the UK database average; it ranks 10th cheapest of 12 comparable options in Greater Manchester.

This may suit you if…

  • Its main published fee sits close to 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…

  • Several comparable crematoria in Greater Manchester publish lower fees.
  • A comparable published fee elsewhere in Greater Manchester is up to £269 lower.
Before comparing prices

What these prices mean

These are Hollinwood Crematorium (Oldham)'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 Hollinwood Crematorium (Oldham). They start from the national figures used by our funeral cost calculator and adjust only for this crematorium fee.

Direct cremation packageAbout £1,800Usually unattended, including provider services and cremation
Standard attended cremation funeralAbout £4,550Traditional attended cremation with a funeral director

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Potential savings

Could you save money elsewhere in Greater Manchester?

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

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.
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Quick facts

Hollinwood Crematorium (Oldham) at a glance

OperatorOldham Council
OwnershipLocal Authority
LocationOldham, OL8 3LU
Direct fee£653
Standard fee£1,079
Price period2026-04-01
Last checked2026-04-01
ConfidenceMedium-High
Local and national context

How the price compares

Hollinwood Crematorium (Oldham)£1,079
Greater Manchester average£965
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£653No mourners or service
Standard / peak£1,079The normal attended service fee

Full published menu: Standard £1,079; direct £653

Our assessment

What we would take from the data

For Hollinwood Crematorium (Oldham), The standard attended crematorium fee is £1,079, 2% above 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 Altrincham (Trafford) elsewhere in Greater Manchester; its comparable published fee is £269 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 itCost-conscious families should compare Altrincham (Trafford) before booking because its comparable published fee is £269 lower.
How we reached this conclusion+

We used the published fee recorded for this crematorium, comparable fees in Greater Manchester, 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 Hollinwood Crematorium (Oldham)

How much is a direct cremation at Hollinwood Crematorium (Oldham)?+

The recorded direct or unattended crematorium fee is £653. 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 Hollinwood Crematorium (Oldham)?+

The recorded standard attended cremation fee is £1,079. Ask how long the service slot lasts and what is included before booking.

Is there a cheaper crematorium to compare with Hollinwood Crematorium (Oldham)?+

Altrincham (Trafford), elsewhere in Greater Manchester, publishes a comparable fee that is £269 lower. Travel and funeral-director charges may reduce or remove that saving.

Who operates Hollinwood Crematorium (Oldham)?+

Our database records Oldham 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

Same search as Rochdale

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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.