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Islington Crematorium (Islington & St Pancras) cremation costs

Clear, independently checked crematorium fees in East Finchley, N2 9AG, with enough context to help you decide without rushing.

Direct cremation£316Crematorium fee only
36% below UK average26% below the London average

Well below the national average.

How this compares

UK average: £491 · London average: £428

Standard cremation£775Attended crematorium fee only
27% below UK average23% below the London average

Well below the national average.

How this compares

UK average: £1,060 · London average: £1,010

27% below UK average2nd cheapest of 16 in LondonChecked: Unconfirmed exact date

If you only read one thing: Strong value on published fees. Its main published fee is below the UK database average; it ranks 2nd cheapest of 16 comparable options in London. You do not need to decide from the fee alone.

A calm summary

Strong value on published fees

Its main published fee is below the UK database average; it ranks 2nd cheapest of 16 comparable options in London.

This may suit you if…

  • Its main published fee is below the current UK database average.
  • It is among the lower-priced comparable options in London.
  • 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 Islington Crematorium (Islington & St Pancras)'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 Islington Crematorium (Islington & St Pancras). They start from the national figures used by our funeral cost calculator and adjust only for this crematorium fee.

Direct cremation packageAbout £1,450Usually unattended, including provider services and cremation
Standard attended cremation funeralAbout £4,200Traditional attended cremation with a funeral director

Adjust the funeral type, region and extras in our full calculator →

Potential savings

Could you save money elsewhere in London?

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

Islington Crematorium (Islington & St Pancras) at a glance

OperatorIslington and Camden Cemetery Services (joint)
OwnershipJoint Committee (Local Authorities)
LocationEast Finchley, N2 9AG
Direct fee£316
Standard fee£775
Price periodUnconfirmed exact date
Last checkedUnconfirmed exact date
ConfidenceHigh
Under-18 policyFree (weekdays)
Data noteRESOLVED direct fee. Also serves Camden (no crematorium of its own) and reportedly draws from Haringey/Barnet too, per multiple sources
Local and national context

How the price compares

Islington Crematorium (Islington & St Pancras)£775
London average£1,010
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£316No mourners or service
Reduced / off-peak£410Usually an early or restricted slot
Standard / peak£775The normal attended service fee

Full published menu: Standard(from 10:30am) £775-£805; reduced(before 10:30am) £410; direct(8:30-9am) £310-£322(minor variance between 2 sources)

Our assessment

What we would take from the data

For Islington Crematorium (Islington & St Pancras), The standard attended crematorium fee is £775, 27% 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 Mortlake Crematorium elsewhere in London; its comparable published fee is £5 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 be comfortable keeping Islington Crematorium (Islington & St Pancras) on the shortlist: its published fee is competitive, and the available same-county alternatives do not show a large saving.
How we reached this conclusion+

We used the published fee recorded for this crematorium, comparable fees in London, 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 Islington Crematorium (Islington & St Pancras)

How much is a direct cremation at Islington Crematorium (Islington & St Pancras)?+

The recorded direct or unattended crematorium fee is £316. 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 Islington Crematorium (Islington & St Pancras)?+

The recorded standard attended cremation fee is £775. Ask how long the service slot lasts and what is included before booking.

Is there a cheaper crematorium to compare with Islington Crematorium (Islington & St Pancras)?+

Mortlake Crematorium, elsewhere in London, publishes a comparable fee that is £5 lower. Travel and funeral-director charges may reduce or remove that saving.

Who operates Islington Crematorium (Islington & St Pancras)?+

Our database records Islington and Camden Cemetery Services (joint) as the operator and classifies the ownership as Joint Committee (Local Authorities).

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

2 independent funeral director sources

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Price period: Unconfirmed exact date · Last checked: Unconfirmed exact date. Prices can change, so confirm the final fee and service length before arranging a funeral.