Crematorium · South Cambridgeshire

City of Cambridge Crematorium

City of Cambridge Crematorium is a crematorium in South Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire. It is the closest option for Northstowe, Cambridge, Cambourne, St Ives. The nearest other crematorium is Huntingdon Cemetery & Crematorium, 12.0 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	South Cambridgeshire, CB23 8HD
Phone	01223 458000
Website	cambridge.gov.uk
Council area	South Cambridgeshire
County / area	Cambridgeshire

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,155 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£800
Unattended (direct) cremation	£470
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (operator: Cambridge City Council. Mon-Fri classic service 45 min; sunrise/sunset 30-min £800; webcast £75. Also on cambridge.gov.uk/bereavement-fees-and-charges). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at City of Cambridge 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 City of Cambridge Crematorium

Northstowe3 mi
Cambridge4 mi
Cambourne5.3 mi
St Ives7.6 mi
Godmanchester10.8 mi
Huntingdon11.5 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at City of Cambridge 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 01223 458000.

How much does a cremation at City of Cambridge Crematorium cost?

City of Cambridge Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,155, with a lower-cost option at £800 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £470. 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.