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The Vale (Luton): fees, facilities and contact details

Luton · LU2 8DD · Bedfordshire

Direct cremation£320Crematorium fee only · 35% below UK average
Standard attended£1,140Crematorium fee only · Around the UK average

Close to the UK database average The standard attended fee is broadly in line with the current UK database average. It ranks 2nd of 3 comparable published fees in Bedfordshire. 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

Butterfield Green Road, Luton, LU2 8DD

Accessibility and essential facilities

The operator does not currently publish the essential accessibility details we would want a family to rely on. Confirm them directly before travelling.

Oak Chapel120 seated
Oak Chapel booking interval60-minute booking slot
Cedar Chapel booking interval60-minute booking slot

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£320No attended chapel service
Standard attended service£1,140The normal attended crematorium service
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Direct cremation £320; Standard attended cremation £1,140

What might the complete funeral cost?
Direct cremation packageAbout £1,500Usually unattended, including provider services and cremation
Standard attended funeralAbout £4,550A 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.

The Vale (Luton)£1,140
Bedfordshire average£1,121.65
UK average£1,098
Rank in Bedfordshire2 of 3

The Vale (Luton)'s standard fee is close to the UK database average and close to the Bedfordshire average. If price is the main concern, Oakfield Gardens Crematorium (Flitwick) is meaningfully lower by £65; 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.
  • Confirm accessible parking or drop-off arrangements if anyone has limited mobility.
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Useful answers

Questions about The Vale (Luton)

Is parking available at The Vale (Luton)?

The operator does not clearly publish parking availability. Confirm it directly before travelling.

Is The Vale (Luton) accessible?

The operator does not publish enough verified accessibility detail for us to give a reliable yes-or-no answer. Confirm your family's specific needs directly.

Does The Vale (Luton) 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 Vale (Luton)?

Published service information includes Oak Chapel: 120 seated; Oak Chapel booking interval: 60-minute booking slot; Cedar Chapel booking interval: 60-minute booking slot. Confirm whether the stated time covers entry and exit as well as the time in the chapel.

Who operates The Vale (Luton)?

The recorded operator is Luton Borough Council, with ownership classified as Local Authority.

Evidence and checking

Sources and verification

Verified against a current exact tariffLuton Council — The Vale Cemetery and Crematorium — current service charges
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Price period: 2026-05-01 · 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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