Crematorium · Guildford

Guildford Crematorium

Guildford Crematorium is a crematorium in Guildford, Surrey, run by Guildford Borough Council. It is the closest option for Godalming, Guildford, Aldershot, Woking. The nearest other crematorium is Rushmoor Crematorium, 7.0 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Guildford, GU7 3DB
Operator	Guildford Borough Council
Council area	Guildford
County / area	Surrey

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,225 · 45-minute slot
Unattended (direct) cremation	£435
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Guildford Borough Council; effective 1 Apr 2026. 45-min slot (strictly 30 min in chapel), Mon-Fri 09:00-15:45, incl. medical referee fee. Unattended direct 08:30/08:40. Extra 30 min chapel time £385. Webcast priced in separate Obitus price list.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Guildford 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 Guildford Crematorium

Godalming1.6 mi
Guildford2.3 mi
Aldershot8.1 mi
Woking8.2 mi
Farnham9.1 mi
Farnborough9.4 mi
Haslemere9.5 mi
Frimley10.1 mi
Lightwater10.7 mi
Dorking11.4 mi
Camberley11.6 mi
Cobham11.6 mi
Blackwater12 mi

Frequently asked questions

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

Guildford Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,225 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £435. 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.