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Woodvale Crematorium (Brighton) cremation costs

Clear, independently checked crematorium fees in Brighton, BN2 3QB, with enough context to help you decide without rushing.

Direct cremationNot publishedCrematorium fee only
Comparison unavailableCounty comparison unavailable

No reliable published fee is currently recorded.

Standard cremation£817Attended crematorium fee only
23% below UK average11% below the East Sussex average

Well below the national average.

How this compares

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

23% below UK average1st cheapest of 4 in East SussexChecked: 2025-04-01 (subject to 6-monthly review)

If you only read one thing: Strong value on published fees. Its main published fee is below the UK database average; it ranks 1st cheapest of 4 comparable options in East Sussex. You do not need to decide from the fee alone.

A calm summary

Strong value on published fees

Its main published fee is below the UK database average; it ranks 1st cheapest of 4 comparable options in East Sussex.

This may suit you if…

  • Its main published fee is below the current UK database average.
  • It is among the lower-priced comparable options in East Sussex.
  • It is operated by a local authority rather than a national funeral provider.

It may help to compare if…

  • No reliable unattended/direct fee is currently recorded, so ask before assuming it is offered.
Before comparing prices

What these prices mean

These are Woodvale Crematorium (Brighton)'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 Woodvale Crematorium (Brighton). 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 £4,250Traditional 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.

Direct cremation

No reliable published direct cremation fee is recorded for this crematorium, so a fair saving cannot be calculated.

Standard cremation

We did not find a lower comparable published standard cremation fee elsewhere in East Sussex.

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

Woodvale Crematorium (Brighton) at a glance

OperatorBrighton & Hove City Council
OwnershipLocal Authority
LocationBrighton, BN2 3QB
Direct feeNot published
Standard fee£817
Price period2025-04-01 (subject to 6-monthly review)
Last checked2025-04-01 (subject to 6-monthly review)
ConfidenceHigh
Data noteRESOLVED (structural, not a gap): Brighton & Hove Council's own current fees page lists only one adult cremation fee - 'Adult cremation, age 18 and over £817' - with no separate discounted unattended/direct tier. Cross-confirmed by a direct-cremation comparison site which explicitly states 'the actual crematorium fee is included in your provider's inclusive price' at Woodvale - national direct cremation providers who use this crematorium pay the same £817 as anyone else, they just don't bring the family. Same pattern as Roselawn (Belfast) and Aldershot - a genuine 'no discount for going unattended' site, not a data gap.
Local and national context

How the price compares

Woodvale Crematorium (Brighton)£817
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

Standard / peak£817The normal attended service fee

Full published menu: Standard(30min slot) £817; reviewed 6-monthly

Our assessment

What we would take from the data

For Woodvale Crematorium (Brighton), The standard attended crematorium fee is £817, 23% below the UK database average. The operator is recorded as a local authority, which may appeal to families who prefer a publicly operated site. We did not find a lower comparable published fee among the other published records in East Sussex. 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 itWe would be comfortable keeping Woodvale Crematorium (Brighton) on the shortlist: its published fee is competitive, and the available same-county alternatives do not show a large saving.
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 Woodvale Crematorium (Brighton)

How much is a standard cremation service at Woodvale Crematorium (Brighton)?+

The recorded standard attended cremation fee is £817. Ask how long the service slot lasts and what is included before booking.

Who operates Woodvale Crematorium (Brighton)?+

Our database records Brighton & Hove City 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

Brighton & Hove City Council - official current fees page (fetched directly)

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Price period: 2025-04-01 (subject to 6-monthly review) · Last checked: 2025-04-01 (subject to 6-monthly review). Prices can change, so confirm the final fee and service length before arranging a funeral.