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Wealden Crematorium (Horam) cremation costs

Clear, independently checked crematorium fees in Horam, nr Heathfield, TN21 0FX, with enough context to help you decide without rushing.

Direct cremation£518Crematorium fee only
5% above UK average3% above the East Sussex average

Above the national average—comparison may be worthwhile.

How this compares

UK average: £491 · East Sussex average: £503

Standard cremation£993Attended crematorium fee only
6% below UK average9% above the East Sussex average

Below the national average.

How this compares

UK average: £1,060 · East Sussex average: £914

6% below UK average4th cheapest of 4 in East SussexChecked: Current (Rounce quote) / 2024-11 (older source)

If you only read one thing: Worth comparing before booking. Its main published fee is below the UK database average; it ranks 4th cheapest of 4 comparable options in East Sussex. You do not need to decide from the fee alone.

A calm summary

Worth comparing before booking

Its main published fee is below the UK database average; it ranks 4th cheapest of 4 comparable options in East Sussex.

This may suit you if…

  • Its main published fee is below 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…

  • Several comparable crematoria in East Sussex publish lower fees.
  • A comparable published fee elsewhere in East Sussex is up to £176 lower.
Before comparing prices

What these prices mean

These are Wealden Crematorium (Horam)'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 Wealden Crematorium (Horam). 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 £4,450Traditional attended cremation with a funeral director

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Potential savings

Could you save money elsewhere in East Sussex?

Direct and standard cremation fees are different products, so we compare them separately.

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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Quick facts

Wealden Crematorium (Horam) at a glance

OperatorWealden District Council
OwnershipLocal Authority
LocationHoram, nr Heathfield, TN21 0FX
Direct fee£518
Standard fee£993
Price periodCurrent (Rounce quote) / 2024-11 (older source)
Last checkedCurrent (Rounce quote) / 2024-11 (older source)
ConfidenceHigh
Under-18 policyFree
Data noteRESOLVED. Opened 2019, 25 acres. Largest ceremony hall in the local area, seats 120+, with a reflection pool visible through a full-length glass wall
Local and national context

How the price compares

Wealden Crematorium (Horam)£993
East Sussex average£914
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£518No mourners or service
Reduced / off-peak£748Usually an early or restricted slot
Standard / peak£993The normal attended service fee

Full published menu: Full service(45min) £993(current, up from £971 in a Nov 2024 source); committal(15min) £748; direct £518

Our assessment

What we would take from the data

For Wealden Crematorium (Horam), The standard attended crematorium fee is £993, 6% below 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 Woodvale Crematorium (Brighton) elsewhere in East Sussex; its comparable published fee is £176 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 itCost-conscious families should compare Woodvale Crematorium (Brighton) before booking because its comparable published fee is £176 lower.
How we reached this conclusion+

We used the published fee recorded for this crematorium, comparable fees in East Sussex, 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 Wealden Crematorium (Horam)

How much is a direct cremation at Wealden Crematorium (Horam)?+

The recorded direct or unattended crematorium fee is £518. 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 Wealden Crematorium (Horam)?+

The recorded standard attended cremation fee is £993. Ask how long the service slot lasts and what is included before booking.

Is there a cheaper crematorium to compare with Wealden Crematorium (Horam)?+

Woodvale Crematorium (Brighton), elsewhere in East Sussex, publishes a comparable fee that is £176 lower. Travel and funeral-director charges may reduce or remove that saving.

Who operates Wealden Crematorium (Horam)?+

Our database records Wealden District 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.

Sources and verification

Where these prices came from

High confidence

Funeral director quotes, 2 dated sources showing a rise

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Price period: Current (Rounce quote) / 2024-11 (older source) · Last checked: Current (Rounce quote) / 2024-11 (older source). Prices can change, so confirm the final fee and service length before arranging a funeral.