Crematorium · Lichfield

Lichfield & District Crematorium

Lichfield & District Crematorium is a crematorium in Lichfield, Staffordshire. It is the closest option for Lichfield, Tamworth, Burntwood, Fazeley. The nearest other crematorium is Sutton Coldfield Crematorium, 9.0 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Lichfield, WS13 8GA
Phone	01283 791564
Website	dignityfunerals.co.uk
Council area	Lichfield
County / area	Staffordshire

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£995 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£750
Unattended (direct) cremation	£575
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Dignity/The Crematorium and Memorial Group. Effective from 2 January 2026. £995 = Mon-Wed 10:30-14:30 60-min; Thu-Fri same slots £1,095; reduced = attended direct cremation (9am) £750; 09:00/17:30 30-min £795; 09:30/16:30 60-min £850; 15:30 £950; Sat £1,095; Sun £1,750; unattended direct £575; webcast £75.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Lichfield & District 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 Lichfield & District Crematorium

Lichfield3.6 mi
Tamworth6.1 mi
Burntwood7 mi
Fazeley7.3 mi
Rugeley8.1 mi
Burton upon Trent8.1 mi
Brownhills8.7 mi
Swadlincote9.3 mi
Aldridge10.1 mi
Hednesford10.2 mi
Kingsbury10.8 mi
Sutton Coldfield10.8 mi
Cannock11.6 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Lichfield & District 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 01283 791564.

How much does a cremation at Lichfield & District Crematorium cost?

Lichfield & District Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £995, with a lower-cost option at £750 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £575. 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.