Crematorium · London

Honor Oak Crematorium

Honor Oak Crematorium is a crematorium at Brockley Way, London, Greater London. It is the closest option for Catford, Lewisham, Sydenham, Lee. The nearest other crematorium is Hither Green Crematorium, 2.7 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Brockley Way, London, SE4 2LJ
Phone	020 7525 5600
Opening hours	Mon-Sun 09:00-16:00
Council area	Southwark
County / area	Greater London

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,196.30 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£900.10
Unattended (direct) cremation	£503.60
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Southwark Council, adult fees 1 Apr 2026-31 Mar 2027. Standard = 'Classic Cremation Service' Mon-Fri 11am-3pm, 60-min slot (45-min service). Reduced = 'Simplicity' 30-min slot 10:00/10:30. Unattended = 'Direct and Contracted - Unattended' 15-min slot 9:00-9:45 (no mourners). Witnessed/Seasonal £1,240.40; Sat £2,229.70; Sun £2,469.30; extra chapel time £550.10. Live stream offered. Linked from southwark.gov.uk/life-events/funerals/funeral-expenses-and-charges.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Honor Oak 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 Honor Oak Crematorium

Catford1.2 mi
Lewisham1.6 mi
Sydenham1.9 mi
Lee2.4 mi
Greenwich2.6 mi
Grove Park3.2 mi
Eltham4.2 mi
Bromley4.3 mi
City of London4.7 mi
Woolwich5 mi
City of Westminster5 mi
London5.2 mi
Tooting5.6 mi
Croydon6.1 mi
Sidcup6.5 mi
East Ham6.9 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Honor Oak 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 020 7525 5600.

How much does a cremation at Honor Oak Crematorium cost?

Honor Oak Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,196.30, with a lower-cost option at £900.10 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £503.60. 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.