Crematorium · Chichester

Chichester Crematorium

Chichester Crematorium is a crematorium at Westhampnett Road, Chichester, West Sussex. It is the closest option for Chichester, Bognor Regis, Felpham, Emsworth. The nearest other crematorium is Arun Crematorium, 7.0 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Westhampnett Road, Chichester, PO19 7UH
Phone	01243 782098
Website	simplicity.co.uk
Council area	Chichester
County / area	West Sussex

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,150 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£795
Unattended (direct) cremation	£550
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Operated by CMG (Crematoria Management Group / Dignity), not Chichester District Council. Effective 16 Apr 2026. Mon-Fri 60-min: 10:30-15:30 £1,150; 09:30 and 16:30 £995; 17:30 30-min £795 (reduced); twilight 18:00-20:00 £1,150; Sat £1,150; Sun £1,750. Attended direct cremation £750. Webcast £75.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Chichester 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 Chichester Crematorium

Chichester1 mi
Bognor Regis5.6 mi
Felpham5.9 mi
Emsworth7.8 mi
Selsey7.8 mi
Arundel9 mi
Havant9.7 mi
Midhurst9.7 mi
Littlehampton9.8 mi
Petworth11.8 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Chichester 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 on 01243 782098.

How much does a cremation at Chichester Crematorium cost?

Chichester Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,150, with a lower-cost option at £795 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £550. 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.