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South Leicestershire Memorial Park and Crematorium cremation costs

Clear, independently checked crematorium fees in Countesthorpe, LE8 5QP, with enough context to help you decide without rushing.

Direct cremation£495Crematorium fee only
Around the UK average6% below the Leicestershire average

Close to the national average.

How this compares

UK average: £491 · Leicestershire average: £529

Standard cremation£1,105Attended crematorium fee only
4% above UK averageAround the Leicestershire average

Above the national average—comparison may be worthwhile.

How this compares

UK average: £1,060 · Leicestershire average: £1,111

4% above UK average2nd cheapest of 4 in LeicestershireChecked: 2025-05-16

If you only read one thing: Strong value on published fees. Its main published fee is above the UK database average; it ranks 2nd cheapest of 4 comparable options in Leicestershire. You do not need to decide from the fee alone.

A calm summary

Strong value on published fees

Its main published fee is above the UK database average; it ranks 2nd cheapest of 4 comparable options in Leicestershire.

This may suit you if…

  • Its main published fee sits close to the current UK database average.
  • It is among the lower-priced comparable options in Leicestershire.
  • A published unattended/direct cremation fee is available for comparison.

It may help to compare if…

  • A comparable published fee elsewhere in Leicestershire is up to £110 lower.
Before comparing prices

What these prices mean

These are South Leicestershire Memorial Park and 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.

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 South Leicestershire Memorial Park and Crematorium. 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 £4,550Traditional attended cremation with a funeral director

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Potential savings

Could you save money elsewhere in Leicestershire?

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 Leicestershire.

Standard cremation

The largest comparable saving currently recorded is £110.

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

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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

South Leicestershire Memorial Park and Crematorium at a glance

OperatorPrivate operator
OwnershipPrivate Company
LocationCountesthorpe, LE8 5QP
Direct fee£495
Standard fee£1,105
Price period2025-05-16
Last checked2025-05-16
ConfidenceMedium-High
Local and national context

How the price compares

South Leicestershire Memorial Park and Crematorium£1,105
Leicestershire average£1,111
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£495No mourners or service
Reduced / off-peak£630Usually an early or restricted slot
Standard / peak£1,105The normal attended service fee
Weekend / premium£1,200Saturday, weekend or extended slot

Full published menu: Standard(9am-4pm) £1,105-£1,200; direct £495; reduced(20min,9:20/9:40am/4pm/4:20pm) £630

Our assessment

What we would take from the data

For South Leicestershire Memorial Park and Crematorium, The standard attended crematorium fee is £1,105, 4% above the UK database average. The site is recorded as private company, so ownership alone should not be treated as evidence that it is cheaper or more expensive. If price is the main concern, compare Loughborough Crematorium elsewhere in Leicestershire; its comparable published fee is £110 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 Loughborough Crematorium—before accepting a quote.
How we reached this conclusion+

We used the published fee recorded for this crematorium, comparable fees in Leicestershire, 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 South Leicestershire Memorial Park and Crematorium

How much is a direct cremation at South Leicestershire Memorial Park and Crematorium?+

The recorded direct or unattended crematorium fee is £495. 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 South Leicestershire Memorial Park and Crematorium?+

The recorded standard attended cremation fee is £1,105. Ask how long the service slot lasts and what is included before booking.

Is there a cheaper crematorium to compare with South Leicestershire Memorial Park and Crematorium?+

Loughborough Crematorium, elsewhere in Leicestershire, publishes a comparable fee that is £110 lower. Travel and funeral-director charges may reduce or remove that saving.

Who operates South Leicestershire Memorial Park and Crematorium?+

Our database records Private operator as the operator and classifies the ownership as Private Company.

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

Dignity's own comparison document

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Price period: 2025-05-16 · Last checked: 2025-05-16. Prices can change, so confirm the final fee and service length before arranging a funeral.