Crematorium · Haringey

Islington Crematorium

Islington Crematorium is a crematorium in Haringey, Greater London. It is the closest option for East Finchley, Wood Green, Hampstead, Chipping Barnet. The nearest other crematorium is St Marylebone Crematorium, 1.3 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Haringey, N10 1QZ
Phone	020 7527 8300
Website	iccslondon.co.uk
Council area	Haringey
County / area	Greater London

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£805
Reduced-cost / early service	£425
Unattended (direct) cremation	£322
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Islington and Camden Cemetery Services (Islington Council) fees and charges 2026/2027. Cremation adult standard £805, early £425, direct £322; child £150. Crematorium service extension (45 mins) £155. Webcast offered (multimedia facilities page). Located at Islington & St Pancras Cemetery, High Road, East Finchley N2 (in Barnet/Haringey border).). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Islington 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Islington 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 7527 8300.

How much does a cremation at Islington Crematorium cost?

Islington Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £805, with a lower-cost option at £425 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £322. 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.