Plan the visit
Visiting, contact and facilities
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Contact and directions
Standbridge Lane, Wakefield, WF4 3JA
Accessibility and essential facilities
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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 | £357 | No attended chapel service |
| Reduced or shorter service | £806 | Usually a shorter or restricted-time service · 20 minutes |
| Standard attended service | £1,122 | The normal attended crematorium service · 40 minutes |
View the operator's fuller published fee wording
Direct Cremation Service — no service £357; Adult Cremation Service — 20 minutes £806; Adult Cremation Service — 40 minutes £1,122
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.
Wakefield Crematorium's standard fee is close to the UK database average and close to the West Yorkshire average. If price is the main concern, Dewsbury Moor Crematorium is meaningfully lower by £142; travel, availability and service length still matter.
Standard attended cremation
Dewsbury Moor Crematorium£980 · save £142Before 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.
- Ask whether webcast access, recording and visual tributes are included or charged separately.
- 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.
Useful answers
Questions about Wakefield Crematorium
Is parking available at Wakefield Crematorium?
The operator does not clearly publish parking availability. Confirm it directly before travelling.
Is Wakefield Crematorium accessible?
Verified accessibility information includes Hearing loop.
Does Wakefield Crematorium offer webcasting?
Yes. Webcasting is recorded as available. Ask whether it is included in the chosen service or charged separately.
How long is a service at Wakefield Crematorium?
Published service information includes Main chapel: 93 seated; Short service: 20 minutes in the chapel; Standard service: 40 minutes in the chapel. Confirm whether the stated time covers entry and exit as well as the time in the chapel.
Who operates Wakefield Crematorium?
The recorded operator is Wakefield Council, with ownership classified as Local Authority.
Evidence and checking
Sources and verification
Price period: Current at 2026-07-14 · 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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