HomeCremation cost mapHampshire › Wessex Vale (West End)

Wessex Vale (West End) cremation costs

Clear, independently checked crematorium fees in Southampton area, SO30 2HL, with enough context to help you decide without rushing.

Direct cremation£585Crematorium fee only
19% above UK average22% above the Hampshire average

Well above the national average—compare alternatives carefully.

How this compares

UK average: £491 · Hampshire average: £478

Standard cremation£1,275Attended crematorium fee only
20% above UK average13% above the Hampshire average

Well above the national average—compare alternatives carefully.

How this compares

UK average: £1,060 · Hampshire average: £1,129

20% above UK average8th cheapest of 8 in HampshireChecked: 2026-04 (direct fee) / 2026 (rest)

If you only read one thing: Worth comparing before booking. Its main published fee is above the UK database average; it ranks 8th cheapest of 8 comparable options in Hampshire. You do not need to decide from the fee alone.

A calm summary

Worth comparing before booking

Its main published fee is above the UK database average; it ranks 8th cheapest of 8 comparable options in Hampshire.

This may suit you if…

  • A published unattended/direct cremation fee is available for comparison.

It may help to compare if…

  • Its main published fee is above the current UK database average.
  • Several comparable crematoria in Hampshire publish lower fees.
  • A comparable published fee elsewhere in Hampshire is up to £340 lower.
Before comparing prices

What these prices mean

These are Wessex Vale (West End)'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 Wessex Vale (West End). They start from the national figures used by our funeral cost calculator and adjust only for this crematorium fee.

Direct cremation packageAbout £1,700Usually unattended, including provider services and cremation
Standard attended cremation funeralAbout £4,700Traditional attended cremation with a funeral director

Adjust the funeral type, region and extras in our full calculator →

Potential savings

Could you save money elsewhere in Hampshire?

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

Not sure whether your funeral quote is reasonable?

The crematorium fee is only one part of the total. Our Quote Checker explains each charge and highlights anything that may deserve another question.

A little more help

Still deciding which type of cremation is right?

Answer a few quiet questions and receive a clear recommendation for your circumstances—including when you may not need to buy anything yet.

Quick facts

Wessex Vale (West End) at a glance

OperatorWesterleigh Group
OwnershipPrivate Company
LocationSouthampton area, SO30 2HL
Direct fee£585
Standard fee£1,275
Price period2026-04 (direct fee) / 2026 (rest)
Last checked2026-04 (direct fee) / 2026 (rest)
ConfidenceHigh
Parent organisationWesterleigh Group
Data noteRESOLVED direct fee. Shares the exact same fee schedule as Test Valley (Romsey)
Local and national context

How the price compares

Wessex Vale (West End)£1,275
Hampshire average£1,129
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£585No mourners or service
Reduced / off-peak£875Usually an early or restricted slot
Standard / peak£1,275The normal attended service fee
Weekend / premium£1,375Saturday, weekend or extended slot

Full published menu: 8:30/9am £875; 9:30/4:30pm £975; 10:30/3:30/twilight £1,275; TRUE PEAK 11:30am-2:30pm £1,375; Sat £1,375; Sun £1,750; +£395 extra time; direct £585

Our assessment

What we would take from the data

For Wessex Vale (West End), The standard attended crematorium fee is £1,275, 20% 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 Portchester (serving Portsmouth & Fareham) elsewhere in Hampshire; its comparable published fee is £340 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 Portchester (serving Portsmouth & Fareham) before booking because its comparable published fee is £340 lower.
How we reached this conclusion+

We used the published fee recorded for this crematorium, comparable fees in Hampshire, 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 Wessex Vale (West End)

How much is a direct cremation at Wessex Vale (West End)?+

The recorded direct or unattended crematorium fee is £585. 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 Wessex Vale (West End)?+

The recorded standard attended cremation fee is £1,275. Ask how long the service slot lasts and what is included before booking.

Is there a cheaper crematorium to compare with Wessex Vale (West End)?+

Portchester (serving Portsmouth & Fareham), elsewhere in Hampshire, publishes a comparable fee that is £340 lower. Travel and funeral-director charges may reduce or remove that saving.

Who operates Wessex Vale (West End)?+

Our database records Westerleigh Group 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

High confidence

Funeral director disbursement sheet, dated

View original source ↗

Price period: 2026-04 (direct fee) / 2026 (rest) · Last checked: 2026-04 (direct fee) / 2026 (rest). Prices can change, so confirm the final fee and service length before arranging a funeral.