Crematorium · North Yorkshire

Hambleton Crematorium

Hambleton Crematorium is a crematorium at Maple Park, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire. It is the closest option for Thirsk, Ripon, Bedale, Northallerton. The nearest other crematorium is Darlington Crematorium, 21.9 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Maple Park, North Yorkshire, YO7 4SA
Phone	01845 813112
Website	maplepark.co.uk
Council area	North Yorkshire
County / area	North Yorkshire

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,200 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£725
Unattended (direct) cremation	£483
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Now branded 'Maple Park Crematorium' (Skipton Bridge, Thirsk YO7 4SA), run by North Yorkshire Council (ex-Hambleton DC). Standard = 60-min chapel use / 45-min service (excludes scattering in memorial garden). Reduced = 30-min chapel use / 20-min service, on request. Figures match PDF https://maplepark.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Maple-Park-Price-List-2026.pdf. Incl. medical referee. Webcast live & on demand £52. Double service +£370.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Hambleton 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 Hambleton Crematorium

Thirsk3.6 mi
Ripon6.8 mi
Bedale8.2 mi
Northallerton8.5 mi
Boroughbridge8.6 mi
Masham9.2 mi
Easingwold11.6 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Hambleton 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 01845 813112.

How much does a cremation at Hambleton Crematorium cost?

Hambleton Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,200, with a lower-cost option at £725 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £483. 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.