Crematorium · Aberdeen

Aberdeen Crematorium

Aberdeen Crematorium is a crematorium in Aberdeen, Aberdeen City. It is the closest option for Westhill, Aberdeen, Portlethen, Newtonhill. The nearest other crematorium is Baldarroch Crematorium, 10.1 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Aberdeen, AB15 8PT
Phone	01224 070122
Website	aberdeencity.gov.uk
Council area	Aberdeen City
County / area	Aberdeen City

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£871 · 25-minute slot
Unattended (direct) cremation	£463
Non-resident rate	£936
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Aberdeen City Council (Hazlehead; input postcode may differ). From 1 Apr 2026. Resident rate. Unattended early morning £463; no-service other times £689). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Aberdeen Crematorium

Booking: your funeral director normally books the date and time. Early-morning slots are often cheaper.
Service length: slots vary between crematoria — ask how long you’ll have in the chapel, and whether a double slot is available for a longer service.
Unattended (direct) cremation: most crematoria offer a lower fee for a cremation with no service. About direct cremation.
Livestreaming: many crematoria can webcast the service for people who can’t attend — ask when booking.
Faith needs: ask about witnessing the committal (important for Hindu and Sikh families), religious symbols in the chapel, and music.
Ashes: collect them, have your funeral director collect them, or ask about the gardens of remembrance. Where you can scatter ashes.

Towns near Aberdeen Crematorium

Westhill3.2 mi
Aberdeen3.9 mi
Portlethen6.1 mi
Newtonhill7.8 mi
Kintore8.6 mi
Kemnay11.3 mi
Inverurie11.8 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Aberdeen Crematorium?

Your funeral director usually books the service time with the crematorium on your behalf. If you are arranging a funeral yourself, contact the crematorium office directly on 01224 070122.

How much does a cremation at Aberdeen Crematorium cost?

Aberdeen Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £871 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £463. This is the crematorium’s fee only — your funeral director’s charges are extra. Always check the current price with the crematorium.

Can the family watch the coffin enter the cremator?

Many UK crematoria let a small number of family members witness the charge — an important part of Hindu and Sikh funerals. Ask the crematorium in advance so they can arrange it.

When will the ashes be ready?

Ashes are usually ready within a few working days. You can collect them yourself, ask the funeral director to collect them, or ask about scattering or burial in the crematorium’s grounds.