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Crematorium fees
Published fees
These are crematorium charges, not complete funeral prices. The funeral director, coffin, transport and optional extras may be charged separately.
| Service | Fee | What it usually means |
|---|---|---|
| Direct or unattended cremation | £575 | No attended chapel service |
| Attended direct cremation | £695 | Attendance is permitted without a full service · 20 minutes |
| Reduced or shorter service | £695 | Usually a shorter or restricted-time service · 30 minutes |
| Reduced or shorter service | £795 | Usually a shorter or restricted-time service · 60 minutes |
| Standard attended service | £895 | The normal attended crematorium service · 60 minutes |
| Weekend or premium service | £895 | A weekend or premium-time fee · 60 minutes |
| Weekend or premium service | £1,395 | A weekend or premium-time fee · 60 minutes |
View the operator's fuller published fee wording
Direct Cremation £575; Attended Direct Cremation £695; 30 minute service £695; Early 60 minute service £795; Standard service £895; Saturday service £895; Sunday service £1,395
What might the complete funeral cost?
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.
The Downs Crematorium (Brighton)'s standard fee is 18% below the UK database average and close to the East Sussex average. If price is the main concern, Wealden Crematorium (Horam) is meaningfully lower by £98; travel, availability and service length still matter.
Standard attended cremation
Wealden Crematorium (Horam)£797 · save £98Woodvale Crematorium (Brighton)£817 · save £78Before 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.
- Confirm accessible parking or drop-off arrangements if anyone has limited mobility.
The crematorium fee is only one part of the bill. Our free checker explains the other charges in plain English.
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Questions about The Downs Crematorium (Brighton)
Is parking available at The Downs Crematorium (Brighton)?
The operator does not clearly publish parking availability. Confirm it directly before travelling.
Is The Downs Crematorium (Brighton) accessible?
Verified accessibility information includes Step-free access, Wheelchair access, Accessible toilet, Hearing loop.
Does The Downs Crematorium (Brighton) offer webcasting?
The operator does not clearly publish whether webcasting is available. Ask before booking if remote attendance matters.
How long is a service at The Downs Crematorium (Brighton)?
Published service information includes Main Chapel: 80 seated; Family Chapel: 24 seated; Standard funeral service: 60-minute booking slot · 60 minutes in the chapel. Confirm whether the stated time covers entry and exit as well as the time in the chapel.
Who operates The Downs Crematorium (Brighton)?
The recorded operator is Dignity Crematoria Ltd, with ownership classified as Private Company.
Evidence and checking
Sources and verification
Price period: 2026-04-16 · Source checked 14 July 2026. Prices and facilities can change, so confirm anything essential before booking.
How we check and present this information
We prioritise official tariffs and operator information, keep price types separate, and label details as not published rather than guessing.
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