Crematorium · Ipswich

Ipswich Crematorium

Ipswich Crematorium is a crematorium in Ipswich, Suffolk. It is the closest option for Ipswich, Kesgrave, Woodbridge, Needham Market. The nearest other crematorium is Seven Hills Crematorium, 4.4 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Ipswich, IP4 2TQ
Phone	01473 432000
Council area	Ipswich
County / area	Suffolk

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£865 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£600
Unattended (direct) cremation	£250
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Ipswich Borough Council 'Table of fees May 2026' (fees & charges 19 May 2026). Services at 1-hour intervals with up to 45 min chapel time; fee incl. chapel, music, medical referee fee, environmental surcharge, bio-urn, certificate. Reduced = any service type at 08:45, 09:45 & 16:15. Double slot £1,658; Saturday £2,100. Webcast West Chapel only.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Ipswich 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 Ipswich Crematorium

Ipswich1.2 mi
Kesgrave2.7 mi
Woodbridge6.4 mi
Needham Market7.8 mi
Hadleigh9.5 mi
Manningtree9.8 mi
Harwich9.9 mi
Dovercourt10.3 mi
Felixstowe10.5 mi
Stowmarket11.1 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Ipswich 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 01473 432000.

How much does a cremation at Ipswich Crematorium cost?

Ipswich Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £865, with a lower-cost option at £600 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £250. 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.