Crematorium · Tooting

Lambeth Crematorium

Lambeth Crematorium is a crematorium in Tooting, Greater London. It is the closest option for Tooting, Wimbledon, Barnes, Carshalton. The nearest other crematorium is South London Crematorium, 2.3 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Tooting, SW17 0BP
Council area	Wandsworth
County / area	Greater London

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,060 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£519
Unattended (direct) cremation	£325
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Lambeth Council, fees 1 April 2026-31 March 2027 (apply at Lambeth and West Norwood). Adult = 16 years or over. 30-min service within 45-min slot (per crematorium page). Reduced = early morning 30-min (08:30/09:00) £519. Direct (08:00-09:00, no service) £325. Double adult £1,594; Saturday £1,685; Sunday £2,226. Incl. medical referee fee. Live + 28-day webcast £73.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Lambeth 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 Lambeth Crematorium

Tooting0.7 mi
Wimbledon1.2 mi
Barnes4.1 mi
Carshalton4.5 mi
Sutton4.8 mi
City of Westminster5.1 mi
Croydon5.3 mi
Kingston upon Thames5.5 mi
Chiswick5.5 mi
Richmond5.6 mi
Sydenham5.7 mi
London5.9 mi
Ewell6.2 mi
Twickenham6.3 mi
Teddington6.5 mi
Acton6.6 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Lambeth 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 Lambeth Crematorium cost?

Lambeth Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,060, with a lower-cost option at £519 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £325. 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.