Crematorium · Wolverhampton

Bushbury Crematorium and Cemetery

Bushbury Crematorium and Cemetery is a crematorium in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. It is the closest option for Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, Willenhall, Bilston. The nearest other crematorium is Mercia Forest Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, 3.4 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Wolverhampton, WV10 7JG
Council area	Wolverhampton
County / area	West Midlands

Directions

Cremation fees (2024)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,003
Reduced-cost / early service	£710
Unattended (direct) cremation	£495

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (operator: City of Wolverhampton Council. OLD: only published list, effective 1 Nov 2024; likely superseded. Reduced = West Chapel 9/9.45am.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Bushbury Crematorium and 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 Bushbury Crematorium and Cemetery

Wednesfield1.9 mi
Wolverhampton2.9 mi
Willenhall3.5 mi
Bilston3.8 mi
Bloxwich4.3 mi
Darlaston4.6 mi
Cannock5.4 mi
Coseley5.6 mi
Walsall5.8 mi
Wednesbury6 mi
Tipton6.7 mi
Penkridge7 mi
Hednesford7.4 mi
Brownhills7.6 mi
Dudley7.9 mi
Aldridge8 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Bushbury Crematorium and 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 Bushbury Crematorium and Cemetery cost?

Bushbury Crematorium and Cemetery’s published 2024 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,003, with a lower-cost option at £710 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £495. 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.