Crematorium · Worcester

Astwood Crematorium & Cemetery

Astwood Crematorium & Cemetery is a crematorium in Worcester, Worcestershire. It is the closest option for Worcester, Droitwich Spa, Malvern, Pershore. The nearest other crematorium is The Vale Crematorium, 10.1 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Worcester, WR3 8PP
Website	worcester.gov.uk
Council area	Worcester
County / area	Worcestershire

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Cremation fees (2025/26)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,000 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£685
Unattended (direct) cremation	£375
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Worcester City Council (Worcester Crematorium, Astwood). Fees 1 Apr 2025-31 Mar 2026; no 2026/27 list found. Incl medical referee; 30-min 9:00/9:30 £685). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Astwood Crematorium & Cemetery

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.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Astwood Crematorium & Cemetery?

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.

How much does a cremation at Astwood Crematorium & Cemetery cost?

Astwood Crematorium & Cemetery’s published 2025/26 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,000, with a lower-cost option at £685 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £375. 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.