Crematorium · Huntingdonshire

Huntingdon Cemetery & Crematorium

Huntingdon Cemetery & Crematorium is a crematorium in Huntingdonshire, Cambridgeshire, run by Kier. It is the closest option for Huntingdon, Godmanchester, St Ives, Ramsey. The nearest other crematorium is City of Cambridge Crematorium, 12.0 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Huntingdonshire, PE28 2NX
Website	huntingdontown.gov.uk
Operator	Kier
Council area	Huntingdonshire
County / area	Cambridgeshire

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,135 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£780
Unattended (direct) cremation	£450
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Huntingdon Town Council. Effective from 1 April 2026. Standard: 45-min service within 60-min slot, incl. medical referee fee. Reduced = 'Goodbye' attended direct (10 min, max 15 attendees, early/late slots). Unattended direct £450. Webcasts via Obitus extra.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Huntingdon Cemetery & 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 Huntingdon Cemetery & Crematorium

Huntingdon2.3 mi
Godmanchester2.9 mi
St Ives4.5 mi
Ramsey6.6 mi
St Neots10.3 mi
Cambourne10.5 mi
Northstowe10.5 mi
Chatteris11.1 mi
Yaxley11.6 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Huntingdon Cemetery & 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 Huntingdon Cemetery & Crematorium cost?

Huntingdon Cemetery & Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,135, with a lower-cost option at £780 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £450. 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.