Crematorium · Chelmsford

Chelmsford Crematorium

Chelmsford Crematorium is a crematorium in Chelmsford, Essex. It is the closest option for Chelmsford, Ingatestone, Billericay, Wickford. The nearest other crematorium is Malldon Fields Crematorium, 7.7 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Chelmsford, CM1 3FJ
Council area	Chelmsford
County / area	Essex

Directions

Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,265 · 60-minute slot
Unattended (direct) cremation	£1,095
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (operator: Chelmsford City Council. 60-min slot, max 45-min service; excl. organist. Unattended = no service before 9:30am. List labelled Apr-Sep 2026; webcast £60). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford Crematorium

Chelmsford1.1 mi
Ingatestone4.7 mi
Billericay7.1 mi
Wickford8.3 mi
South Woodham Ferrers8.9 mi
Chipping Ongar9.1 mi
Witham9.5 mi
Maldon9.6 mi
Brentwood9.7 mi
Basildon10.6 mi
Great Dunmow11 mi
Braintree11.4 mi
Rayleigh11.5 mi
Benfleet11.6 mi

Frequently asked questions

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

Chelmsford Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,265 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £1,095. 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.