Crematorium · Kirklees

Huddersfield Crematorium

Huddersfield Crematorium is a crematorium in Kirklees, West Yorkshire. It is the closest option for Brighouse, Elland, Huddersfield, Mirfield. The nearest other crematorium is Park Wood Crematorium, 2.4 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Kirklees, HD2 2JQ
Council area	Kirklees
County / area	West Yorkshire

Directions

Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£980
Reduced-cost / early service	£865
Unattended (direct) cremation	£375
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Kirklees Council (Huddersfield & Dewsbury Moor crematoria share one fee table); page not dated, current as viewed 2026-09-25. Standard = adult 18+ Mon-Fri 10:30 onwards; Reduced = 9:00/9:30/10:00 only. Unattended = direct cremation £770 'discounted to £375' (discount reviewed 6-monthly). Out of hours/weekend (max 45 min) £1,888. Incl. medical referee & environmental levy. Webcast £84. Slot length not stated.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield Crematorium

Brighouse1.5 mi
Elland2.3 mi
Huddersfield2.4 mi
Mirfield3.7 mi
Cleckheaton4.2 mi
Liversedge4.2 mi
Halifax4.3 mi
Heckmondwike4.8 mi
Gomersal5.4 mi
Sowerby Bridge5.5 mi
Birstall6.1 mi
Dewsbury6.3 mi
Batley6.5 mi
Ripponden6.5 mi
Meltham6.8 mi
Holmfirth7.7 mi

Frequently asked questions

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

Huddersfield Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £980, with a lower-cost option at £865 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £375. 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.