Crematorium · Swindon

Kingsdown Crematorium

Kingsdown Crematorium is a crematorium in Swindon, Wiltshire. It is the closest option for Highworth, Swindon, Cricklade, Lechlade. The nearest other crematorium is North Wiltshire Crematorium, 6.0 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Swindon, SN25 6SG
Phone	01793 822259
Website	swindon.gov.uk
Council area	Swindon
County / area	Wiltshire

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,100 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£635
Unattended (direct) cremation	£315
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Swindon Borough Council 'Kingsdown cemetery and crematorium fees for 2026'. Standard = 60-min slot (40-min service) 10:30-15:30. Reduced = short 10-min service (09:00/09:15/15:30) £635; early morning 20-min service (09:30/10:00) £835. Unattended £315 (incl. one piece of music). Sunset £1,425; Saturday £1,670; extra 60 min £450. Incl. medical referee fee and environmental levy. Live webcast £65. PDF: https://www.swindon.gov.uk/downloads/file/4343/kingsdown_crematorium_and_cemetery_fees_2026). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Kingsdown 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 Kingsdown 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 01793 822259.

How much does a cremation at Kingsdown Crematorium cost?

Kingsdown Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,100, with a lower-cost option at £635 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £315. 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.