Crematorium · Hereford

Hereford Crematorium

Hereford Crematorium is a crematorium in Hereford, Herefordshire. It is the closest option for Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, Leominster. The nearest other crematorium is Astwood Crematorium & Cemetery, 24.8 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Hereford, HR4 0JA
Phone	01432 383200
Website	herefordshire.gov.uk
Council area	Herefordshire, County of
County / area	Herefordshire

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,054 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£883
Unattended (direct) cremation	£518
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Herefordshire Council; charges from 1 April 2026, incl. medical referee. Standard = weekday 45-min service; Reduced = weekday 30-min service (08:45/09:30); Saturday 45-min £1,384. Unattended = 'Simple cremation' (no service; family may accompany coffin for up to 5 min, Tue-Fri 08:15/08:25). Live & on-demand streaming £63.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Hereford 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 Hereford Crematorium

Hereford1 mi
Ross-on-Wye11.8 mi
Leominster11.9 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Hereford 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 01432 383200.

How much does a cremation at Hereford Crematorium cost?

Hereford Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,054, with a lower-cost option at £883 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £518. 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.