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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 | £585 | No attended chapel service |
| Reduced or shorter service | £895 | Usually a shorter or restricted-time service · 30 minutes |
| Reduced or shorter service | £995 | Usually a shorter or restricted-time service · 60 minutes |
| Standard attended service | £1,325 | The normal attended crematorium service · 60 minutes |
| Standard attended service | £1,425 | The normal attended crematorium service · 60 minutes |
| Weekend or premium service | £1,425 | A weekend or premium-time fee · 60 minutes |
| Weekend or premium service | £1,750 | A weekend or premium-time fee · 60 minutes |
View the operator's fuller published fee wording
Direct Cremation £585; 30-minute early service £895; 60-minute off-peak service £995; 60-minute shoulder service £1,325; 60-minute peak service £1,425; Saturday service £1,425; Sunday service £1,750
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.
West Suffolk Crematorium's standard fee is 21% above the UK database average and 16% above the Suffolk average. If price is the main concern, Waveney Memorial Park and Crematorium is meaningfully lower by £265; travel, availability and service length still matter.
Standard attended cremation
Waveney Memorial Park and Crematorium£1,060 · save £265Ipswich£1,074 · save £251Before 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.
The crematorium fee is only one part of the bill. Our free checker explains the other charges in plain English.
Useful answers
Questions about West Suffolk Crematorium
Is parking available at West Suffolk Crematorium?
Yes. Parking is recorded as available, although the operator may not publish the number of spaces or whether charges apply.
Is West Suffolk Crematorium accessible?
Verified accessibility information includes Wheelchair access, Accessible toilet.
Does West Suffolk 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 West Suffolk Crematorium?
Published service information includes St Edmund's Chapel: 95 seated · 35 standing; Abbey Chapel: 60 seated · 25 standing. Confirm whether the stated time covers entry and exit as well as the time in the chapel.
Who operates West Suffolk Crematorium?
The recorded operator is Westerleigh Group, with ownership classified as Private Company.
Evidence and checking
Sources and verification
Price period: 2026-04-01 · 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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