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Penmount (Truro) cremation costs

Clear, independently checked crematorium fees in Truro, TR4 9AA, with enough context to help you decide without rushing.

Direct cremationNot publishedCrematorium fee only
Comparison unavailableCounty comparison unavailable

No reliable published fee is currently recorded.

Standard cremation£1,259Attended crematorium fee only
19% above UK averageAround the Cornwall average

Well above the national average—compare alternatives carefully.

How this compares

UK average: £1,060 · Cornwall average: £1,268

19% above UK average2nd cheapest of 3 in CornwallChecked: 2026-04-01

If you only read one thing: Convenient for some, but not the cheapest. Its main published fee is above the UK database average; it ranks 2nd cheapest of 3 comparable options in Cornwall. You do not need to decide from the fee alone.

A calm summary

Convenient for some, but not the cheapest

Its main published fee is above the UK database average; it ranks 2nd cheapest of 3 comparable options in Cornwall.

This may suit you if…

  • It is operated by a local authority rather than a national funeral provider.

It may help to compare if…

  • Its main published fee is above the current UK database average.
  • No reliable unattended/direct fee is currently recorded, so ask before assuming it is offered.
Before comparing prices

What these prices mean

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

Direct cremation packageAbout £1,650Usually unattended, including provider services and cremation
Standard attended cremation funeralAbout £4,700Traditional 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 Cornwall?

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

Direct cremation

No reliable published direct cremation fee is recorded for this crematorium, so a fair saving cannot be calculated.

Standard cremation

The largest comparable saving currently recorded is £9.

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.
Check the whole bill

Not sure whether your funeral quote is reasonable?

The crematorium fee is only one part of the total. Our Quote Checker explains each charge and highlights anything that may deserve another question.

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Quick facts

Penmount (Truro) at a glance

OperatorCornwall Council
OwnershipLocal Authority
LocationTruro, TR4 9AA
Direct feeNot published
Standard fee£1,259
Price period2026-04-01
Last checked2026-04-01
ConfidenceHigh
Data noteRESOLVED: Cornwall Council's own site repeatedly and explicitly confirms Penmount is council-owned and administered ('the only council owned crematorium within Cornwall'), and the council's own dated Scale of Charges document matches our existing figures exactly. The earlier Co-op list showing £1,350 was simply inaccurate for this site - our original figures stand confirmed. Only council-owned crematorium in all of Cornwall; direct cremation fee genuinely not published, only disclosed to local funeral directors. Fees up 33% since 2022 (£943->£1,259)
Local and national context

How the price compares

Penmount (Truro)£1,259
Cornwall average£1,268
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

Reduced / off-peak£889Usually an early or restricted slot
Standard / peak£1,259The normal attended service fee
Weekend / premium£1,259Saturday, weekend or extended slot

Full published menu: Standard £1,259; off-peak (Mon-Thu early/late) £889; Sat £1,259; Sun £1,977; non-Cornwall residents pay double

Our assessment

What we would take from the data

For Penmount (Truro), The standard attended crematorium fee is £1,259, 19% 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 Treswithian Downs Crematorium (Camborne) elsewhere in Cornwall; its comparable published fee is £9 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 compare at least one alternative—starting with Treswithian Downs Crematorium (Camborne)—before accepting a quote.
How we reached this conclusion+

We used the published fee recorded for this crematorium, comparable fees in Cornwall, 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 Penmount (Truro)

How much is a standard cremation service at Penmount (Truro)?+

The recorded standard attended cremation fee is £1,259. Ask how long the service slot lasts and what is included before booking.

Is there a cheaper crematorium to compare with Penmount (Truro)?+

Treswithian Downs Crematorium (Camborne), elsewhere in Cornwall, publishes a comparable fee that is £9 lower. Travel and funeral-director charges may reduce or remove that saving.

Who operates Penmount (Truro)?+

Our database records Cornwall 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

High confidence

Council's own official Scale of Charges document, independently re-confirmed

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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.