Crematorium · Carlisle

Carlisle Crematorium

Carlisle Crematorium is a crematorium in Carlisle, Cumbria. It is the closest option for Carlisle, Wigton, Longtown, Gretna. The nearest other crematorium is Eden Valley Crematorium, 20.8 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Carlisle, CA2 6AT
Council area	Cumberland
County / area	Cumbria

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,235
Unattended (direct) cremation	£700
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (operator: Cumberland Council. Over 18s; incl. medical referee & env. levy. Direct/unattended £700; double slot +£185; webcast £103). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Carlisle 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 Carlisle Crematorium

Carlisle1.4 mi
Wigton9 mi
Longtown9.2 mi
Gretna9.3 mi
Brampton9.9 mi

Frequently asked questions

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

Carlisle Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,235 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £700. 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.