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Middlesbrough (Teesside) cremation costs

Clear, independently checked crematorium fees in Middlesbrough, TS5 7HD, with enough context to help you decide without rushing.

Direct cremation£463Crematorium fee only
6% below UK average8% below the North Yorkshire average

Below the national average.

How this compares

UK average: £491 · North Yorkshire average: £503

Standard cremation£945Attended crematorium fee only
11% below UK average12% below the North Yorkshire average

Below the national average.

How this compares

UK average: £1,060 · North Yorkshire average: £1,078

11% below UK average1st cheapest of 7 in North YorkshireChecked: 2026-05 (document capture date)

If you only read one thing: Strong value on published fees. Its main published fee is below the UK database average; it ranks 1st cheapest of 7 comparable options in North Yorkshire. 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 1st cheapest of 7 comparable options in North Yorkshire.

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 North Yorkshire.
  • 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 Middlesbrough (Teesside)'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 Middlesbrough (Teesside). They start from the national figures used by our funeral cost calculator and adjust only for this crematorium fee.

Direct cremation packageAbout £1,600Usually 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 North Yorkshire?

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 North Yorkshire.

Standard cremation

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

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

Middlesbrough (Teesside) at a glance

OperatorMiddlesbrough Council
OwnershipLocal Authority
LocationMiddlesbrough, TS5 7HD
Direct fee£463
Standard fee£945
Price period2026-05 (document capture date)
Last checked2026-05 (document capture date)
ConfidenceMedium-High
Data noteDirect/unattended fee £463 sourced from John Blenkiron & Sons' published crematorium operators' fees PDF (captured May 2026), listing 'Direct Cremation* (unattended) available on request ... £463' for Teesside Crematorium. Council confirms direct cremations are offered ('We now offer direct cremations at Teesside Crematorium') but its own website pushes users to a general 'cremation charges' page rather than stating the figure directly - this FD sheet is the clearest primary-adjacent figure found.
Local and national context

How the price compares

Middlesbrough (Teesside)£945
North Yorkshire average£1,078
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£463No mourners or service
Standard / peak£945The normal attended service fee

Full published menu: Standard £945 (per the Cremation Society's official League Table, dated 1 January 2025)

Our assessment

What we would take from the data

For Middlesbrough (Teesside), The standard attended crematorium fee is £945, 11% 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 North Yorkshire. 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 Middlesbrough (Teesside) 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 North Yorkshire, 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 Middlesbrough (Teesside)

How much is a direct cremation at Middlesbrough (Teesside)?+

The recorded direct or unattended crematorium fee is £463. 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 Middlesbrough (Teesside)?+

The recorded standard attended cremation fee is £945. Ask how long the service slot lasts and what is included before booking.

Who operates Middlesbrough (Teesside)?+

Our database records Middlesbrough 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

John Blenkiron & Sons Funeral Directors - crematorium operators' fees PDF

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Price period: 2026-05 (document capture date) · Last checked: 2026-05 (document capture date). Prices can change, so confirm the final fee and service length before arranging a funeral.