Crematorium · Shropshire

Emstrey Crematorium

Emstrey Crematorium is a crematorium in Shropshire, Shropshire. It is the closest option for Shrewsbury, Wellington, Much Wenlock, Dawley. The nearest other crematorium is Telford Crematorium, 13.2 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Shropshire, SY2 6PR
Council area	Shropshire
County / area	Shropshire

Directions

Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,195 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£750
Unattended (direct) cremation	£575
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (operator: Dignity (CMG) for Shropshire Council. Std = Mon-Fri 10:00-15:30 45-min; 09:15/16:15 £995; 30-min £750, 15-min £695; attended direct £695). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Emstrey 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 Emstrey Crematorium

Shrewsbury1.7 mi
Wellington8.4 mi
Much Wenlock9.7 mi
Dawley10.8 mi
Wem11 mi
Oakengates11.2 mi
Telford11.3 mi
Broseley11.4 mi
Church Stretton11.5 mi
Madeley12 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Emstrey 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 Emstrey Crematorium cost?

Emstrey Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,195, with a lower-cost option at £750 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.