Crematorium · Brentwood

Bentley Crematorium & Cemetery

Bentley Crematorium & Cemetery is a crematorium in Brentwood, Essex. It is the closest option for Brentwood, Chipping Ongar, Ingatestone, Romford. The nearest other crematorium is Forest Park Cemetery and Crematorium, 6.8 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Brentwood, CM15 9RZ
Council area	Brentwood
County / area	Essex

Directions

Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,375 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£825
Unattended (direct) cremation	£575
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Dignity/CMG. Eff 2 Jan 2026. 60-min Mon-Fri peak £1,375 (09:30/16:30 £895); 30-min 09:00/17:30 £825; attended direct £795). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Bentley 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.

Towns near Bentley Crematorium & Cemetery

Brentwood1.9 mi
Chipping Ongar4.6 mi
Ingatestone5.2 mi
Romford6.1 mi
Billericay6.2 mi
Epping8 mi
Chigwell8.4 mi
South Ockendon9.2 mi
Basildon9.3 mi
Loughton9.4 mi
Buckhurst Hill10.1 mi
Ilford10.5 mi
Chelmsford10.6 mi
Wickford10.9 mi
Barking11 mi
Stanford-le-Hope11 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Bentley 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 Bentley Crematorium & Cemetery cost?

Bentley Crematorium & Cemetery’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,375, with a lower-cost option at £825 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £575. 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.