Crematorium · West Lindsey

Lea Fields Crematorium

Lea Fields Crematorium is a crematorium in West Lindsey, Lincolnshire. It is the closest option for Gainsborough, Retford, Kirton in Lindsey, Tuxford. The nearest other crematorium is Barnby Moor Memorial Park and Crematorium, 10.5 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	West Lindsey, DN21 5PL
Council area	West Lindsey
County / area	Lincolnshire

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£970 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£590
Unattended (direct) cremation	£400
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (West Lindsey District Council. Valid 1 Apr 2026-31 Mar 2027. Attended 45-min service £970; reduced = 'Farewell Service' 15-min, max 15 mourners £590; early start (09:00/09:45) 35-min £850; direct cremation no attendance 08:45 £400; Saturday £1,405; webcast £67.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Lea Fields 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 Lea Fields Crematorium

Gainsborough2.8 mi
Retford8.1 mi
Kirton in Lindsey10.6 mi
Tuxford10.7 mi
Epworth11.7 mi
Bawtry11.9 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Lea Fields 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 Lea Fields Crematorium cost?

Lea Fields Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £970, with a lower-cost option at £590 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £400. 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.