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Distington Crematorium

Distington Crematorium is a crematorium in Distington, Cumbria. It is the closest option for Workington, Whitehaven, Cleator Moor, Cockermouth. The nearest other crematorium is Carlisle Crematorium, 29.6 miles away.

Contact & directions

AddressDistington, CA14 4QY
Phone01946 830561
Websitecopeland.gov.uk
Council areaCumberland
County / areaCumbria

Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service£1,235
Reduced-cost / early service£800
Unattended (direct) cremation£700

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (operator: Cumberland Council (Distington Hall). Page has no year label. Reduced = early-morning 30-min, restricted mourners. Webcast listed for Carlisle only.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Distington 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 Distington 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 01946 830561.
How much does a cremation at Distington Crematorium cost?
Distington Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,235, with a lower-cost option at £800 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £700. 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.

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