Crematorium · Boston

Boston Crematorium

Boston Crematorium is a crematorium in Boston, Lincolnshire. It is the closest option for Boston, Coningsby. The nearest other crematorium is South Lincolnshire Crematorium, 11.2 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Boston, PE21 9HA
Council area	Boston
County / area	Lincolnshire

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£993
Reduced-cost / early service	£793
Unattended (direct) cremation	£593
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Boston Borough Council budget Appendix 5 Fees and Charges 2026/27 (proposed charges column; adult fee unchanged from 2025/26). Reduced = attended direct cremation (no service, up to 15 mourners, 10 min chapel, 8:30am/4pm only). Unattended direct 8:30am/4pm. Webcast listed. Council fees page boston.gov.uk behind Cloudflare challenge.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Boston 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 Boston Crematorium

Boston0.9 mi
Coningsby10 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Boston 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 Boston Crematorium cost?

Boston Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £993, with a lower-cost option at £793 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £593. 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.