Crematorium · Aberdeenshire

Baldarroch Crematorium

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

Contact & directions

Address	Aberdeenshire, AB31 5JL
Council area	Aberdeenshire
County / area	Aberdeenshire

Directions

Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£890 · 90-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£600
Unattended (direct) cremation	£435
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Horizon Cremation (Horizon Ceremonies Ltd). 2026 price list (Aug 2026 upload). 90 min between services; Serenity 20-min attended £600; webcast included). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Baldarroch 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 Baldarroch Crematorium

Banchory3.3 mi
Westhill8.3 mi
Newtonhill10.3 mi
Stonehaven10.3 mi
Portlethen10.7 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Baldarroch 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.

How much does a cremation at Baldarroch Crematorium cost?

Baldarroch Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £890, with a lower-cost option at £600 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £435. 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.