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Kettlethorpe Crematorium

Kettlethorpe Crematorium is a crematorium in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. It is the closest option for Wakefield, Ossett, Royston, Stanley. The nearest other crematorium is Ardsley Crematorium, 7.8 miles away.

Contact & directions

AddressWakefield, WF2 7NP
Phone01924 307446
Websitewakefield.gov.uk
Council areaWakefield
County / areaWest Yorkshire

Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service£1,122 · 40-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service£806
Unattended (direct) cremation£357
WebcastingAvailable

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Wakefield Crematorium (Kettlethorpe), Wakefield Council. Page carries no year label (current published fees as at 2026-09-25). Standard = 40-minute service; reduced = 20-minute service (first/last slots); direct no-service £357. All incl. medical referee fee, bio urn, environmental levy. Extra 30 min £367. Live webcast £82.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Kettlethorpe 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 Kettlethorpe 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 01924 307446.
How much does a cremation at Kettlethorpe Crematorium cost?
Kettlethorpe Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,122, with a lower-cost option at £806 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £357. 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.

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