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Parndon Wood Cemetery and Crematorium: fees, facilities and contact details

Harlow · CM19 4SF · Essex

Direct cremation£585Crematorium fee only · 18% above UK average
Standard attended£1,195Crematorium fee only · 9% above UK average

Close to the UK database average The standard attended fee is 9% above the current UK database average. It ranks 5th of 10 comparable published fees in Essex. Travel, availability and the service itself may matter more than a modest difference.

Independently checked · Last verified 17 July 2026

Plan the visit

Visiting, contact and facilities

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Contact and directions

Parndon Wood Road, Harlow, CM19 4SF

Accessibility and essential facilities

ParkingAvailable
Accessible parkingAvailable
Wheelchair accessAvailable
View service and multimedia facilities
Waiting roomAvailable
ToiletsAvailable
WebcastAvailable
Service recordingAvailable
Visual tributesAvailable
Music systemAvailable
Main chapel96 seated
Standard funeral service60-minute booking slot · 40 minutes in the chapel
Reduced service30-minute booking slot · 20 minutes in the chapel
Twilight service60-minute booking slot · 40 minutes in the chapel

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£585No attended chapel service
Standard attended service£1,195The normal attended crematorium service
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Standard £1,195

What might the complete funeral cost?
Direct cremation packageAbout £1,750Usually unattended, including provider services and cremation
Standard attended funeralAbout £4,600A 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.

Parndon Wood Cemetery and Crematorium£1,195
Essex average£1,184
UK average£1,098
Rank in Essex5 of 10

Parndon Wood Cemetery and Crematorium's standard fee is 9% above the UK database average and close to the Essex average. If price is the main concern, Weeley Crematorium is meaningfully lower by £405; travel, availability and service length still matter.

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.
  • Ask whether webcast access, recording and visual tributes are included or charged separately.
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Useful answers

Questions about Parndon Wood Cemetery and Crematorium

Is parking available at Parndon Wood Cemetery and Crematorium?

Yes. Parking is recorded as available, although the operator may not publish the number of spaces or whether charges apply.

Is Parndon Wood Cemetery and Crematorium accessible?

Verified accessibility information includes Wheelchair access.

Does Parndon Wood Cemetery and Crematorium offer webcasting?

Yes. Webcasting is recorded as available. Ask whether it is included in the chosen service or charged separately.

How long is a service at Parndon Wood Cemetery and Crematorium?

Published service information includes Main chapel: 96 seated; Standard funeral service: 60-minute booking slot · 40 minutes in the chapel; Reduced service: 30-minute booking slot · 20 minutes in the chapel. Confirm whether the stated time covers entry and exit as well as the time in the chapel.

Who operates Parndon Wood Cemetery and Crematorium?

The recorded operator is Westerleigh Group (in partnership with Harlow Council), with ownership classified as Joint Committee (Local Authorities).

Evidence and checking

Sources and verification

Verified official sourceWesterleigh Group (in partnership with Harlow Council) — Contact Map.php
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Price period: 2026-05-22 · Source checked 14 July 2026. Prices and facilities can change, so confirm anything essential before booking.

How we check and present this information

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