Crematorium · London

Hither Green Crematorium

Hither Green Crematorium is a crematorium in London, Greater London. It is the closest option for Grove Park, Lee, Catford, Lewisham. The nearest other crematorium is Honor Oak Crematorium, 2.7 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	London, SE6 1TP
Council area	Lewisham
County / area	Greater London

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,111.63 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£919.58
Unattended (direct) cremation	£320
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Lewisham Council; fees as of 1 Apr 2026. Standard = adult Mon-Fri 10am-3pm, 1-hr service. Reduced = 'reduce cost cremation' Mon-Fri 9:30-10am, 30-min service. Direct cremation with 15-min reflection 9am/9:15am £341. 4pm late 45-min £1,148.91; Sat £1,122; Sun £1,497. Council 'Simple Cremation' package (incl. coffin/transport) £1,702.46. Streaming £56.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Hither Green 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 Hither Green Crematorium

Grove Park0.5 mi
Lee1.4 mi
Catford1.5 mi
Lewisham2.1 mi
Eltham2.1 mi
Bromley2.3 mi
Sydenham2.8 mi
Greenwich3.3 mi
Woolwich3.9 mi
Sidcup3.9 mi
Foots Cray4.8 mi
Orpington5.6 mi
Bexleyheath6 mi
Croydon6.4 mi
East Ham7 mi
City of London7.1 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Hither Green 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 Hither Green Crematorium cost?

Hither Green Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,111.63, with a lower-cost option at £919.58 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £320. 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.