Crematorium · West Northamptonshire

Counties Crematorium

Counties Crematorium is a crematorium in West Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire. It is the closest option for Northampton, Towcester, Olney, Daventry. The nearest other crematorium is Nene Valley Crematorium, 11.2 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	West Northamptonshire, NN4 9RN
Phone	01604 859087
Website	dignityfunerals.co.uk
Opening hours	Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00
Council area	West Northamptonshire
County / area	Northamptonshire

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,380 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£880
Unattended (direct) cremation	£575
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (operator: Dignity (CMG). Std = Mon-Fri 10:30-16:30 60-min; 09:30 £1,080; 30-min 09:00/17:30 £880; attended direct £825; webcast £75). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Counties 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 Counties Crematorium

Northampton2.6 mi
Towcester5.7 mi
Olney10.2 mi
Daventry10.6 mi
Stony Stratford10.7 mi
Wolverton11.1 mi
Wellingborough11.9 mi
Newport Pagnell11.9 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Counties 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 01604 859087.

How much does a cremation at Counties Crematorium cost?

Counties Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,380, with a lower-cost option at £880 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £575. 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.