Crematorium · Norwich

Earlham Crematorium

Earlham Crematorium is a crematorium at 193 Earlham Road, Norwich, Norfolk. It is the closest option for Norwich, Wymondham, Long Stratton, Reepham. The nearest other crematorium is Saint Faiths Crematorium, 4.5 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	193 Earlham Road, Norwich, NR2 3RG
Phone	01603 508146
Website	dignityfunerals.co.uk
Opening hours	Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 · Sat-Sun off
Council area	Norwich
County / area	Norfolk

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,250 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£850
Unattended (direct) cremation	£575
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (operator: Dignity (CMG); Norwich council confirms crematorium is privately run. Std = Mon-Fri 10:30-16:30 60-min; 09:30 £995; 30-min £850; webcast £75). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Earlham 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 Earlham Crematorium

Norwich1.1 mi
Wymondham7.4 mi
Long Stratton10.1 mi
Reepham11.1 mi
Loddon11.2 mi
Aylsham11.3 mi
Acle11.8 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Earlham 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 01603 508146.

How much does a cremation at Earlham Crematorium cost?

Earlham Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,250, with a lower-cost option at £850 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.