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 Berkshire.
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…
- A comparable published fee elsewhere in Berkshire is up to £105 lower.
What these prices mean
These are Reading Crematorium'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.
Typical total cremation costs using this fee
These are planning estimates including a funeral provider—not prices charged by Reading Crematorium. They start from the national figures used by our funeral cost calculator and adjust only for this crematorium fee.
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Could you save money elsewhere in Berkshire?
Direct and standard cremation fees are different products, so we compare them separately.
Direct cremation
Standard cremation
The largest comparable saving currently recorded is £105.
These figures compare crematorium fees only. Travel, availability and funeral-director charges may reduce or remove the saving.
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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Reading Crematorium at a glance
How the price compares
Bar lengths compare published crematorium fees only. They do not measure facilities, service quality or total funeral cost.
Other crematorium fees
Full published menu: Standard £1,100; early morning service £765; witness direct £515; unattended direct £345; +£565 double service
What we would take from the data
For Reading Crematorium, The standard attended crematorium fee is £1,100, 4% 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 Slough Crematorium elsewhere in Berkshire; its comparable published fee is £105 lower. The right choice still depends on travel, availability and the type of service your family wants, not price alone.
How we reached this conclusion+
We used the published fee recorded for this crematorium, comparable fees in Berkshire, 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.
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.
Direct cremation is the realistic starting point. Use the decision tool to check whether an unattended option fits your wishes.
Compare direct cremation with a simple attended service. The funeral director's own fee will usually matter more than a small crematorium-price difference.
A standard attended cremation funeral is more achievable, but itemise the quote and decide which extras genuinely matter to your family.
Questions about Reading Crematorium
How much is a direct cremation at Reading Crematorium?+
The recorded direct or unattended crematorium fee is £345. 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 Reading Crematorium?+
The recorded standard attended cremation fee is £1,100. Ask how long the service slot lasts and what is included before booking.
Is there a cheaper crematorium to compare with Reading Crematorium?+
Slough Crematorium, elsewhere in Berkshire, publishes a comparable fee that is £105 lower. Travel and funeral-director charges may reduce or remove that saving.
Who operates Reading Crematorium?+
Our database records Reading Borough 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.
Where these prices came from
Funeral director sheet, cross-confirmed by a comprehensive multi-crematoria document
Price period: 2026-04 · Last checked: 2026-04. Prices can change, so confirm the final fee and service length before arranging a funeral.