Crematorium · Eltham

Eltham Crematorium

Eltham Crematorium is a crematorium in Eltham, Greater London. It is the closest option for Eltham, Woolwich, Sidcup, Bexleyheath. The nearest other crematorium is Hither Green Crematorium, 3.4 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Eltham, SE9 2QJ
Council area	Greenwich
County / area	Greater London

Directions

Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£1,068 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£945
Unattended (direct) cremation	£250
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (operator: Royal Borough of Greenwich (joint with Bexley). No year label. Std = 45-min 10am-4:15pm; 1h30 service £1,273; reduced = 30-min 9-9:45am.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Eltham 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 Eltham Crematorium

Eltham1.3 mi
Woolwich2 mi
Sidcup2.2 mi
Bexleyheath2.8 mi
Foots Cray3 mi
Lee3 mi
Grove Park3.1 mi
Lewisham4 mi
Greenwich4.1 mi
Catford4.4 mi
Erith4.5 mi
Bromley4.7 mi
Orpington5.4 mi
East Ham5.4 mi
Swanley5.7 mi
Barking5.7 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Eltham 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.

How much does a cremation at Eltham Crematorium cost?

Eltham Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,068, with a lower-cost option at £945 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £250. 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.