Crematorium · Amersham

Chilterns Crematorium

Chilterns Crematorium is a crematorium at Whielden Lane, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, run by Buckinghamshire Council. It is the closest option for Amersham, Chesham, Beaconsfield, Great Missenden. The nearest other crematorium is Slough Crematorium, 9.6 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Whielden Lane, Amersham, HP7 0ND
Phone	01494 724263
Website	chilternscrematorium.co.uk
Operator	Buckinghamshire Council
Council area	Buckinghamshire
County / area	Buckinghamshire

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£995 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£750
Unattended (direct) cremation	£355
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (operator: Buckinghamshire Council. Mon-Fri; Milton Chapel 45-min service in 1-hr slot (Hampden 30 in 45, same £). Short 20-min £750; reflection £490). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Chilterns 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Chilterns 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 01494 724263.

How much does a cremation at Chilterns Crematorium cost?

Chilterns Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £995, with a lower-cost option at £750 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £355. 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.