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Lodge Hill Cemetery and Crematorium

Lodge Hill Cemetery and Crematorium is a crematorium in Birmingham, West Midlands, run by Birmingham City Council. It is the closest option for Warley, Cape Hill, Birmingham, Halesowen. The nearest other crematorium is Rowley Regis Cemetery & Crematorium, 4.8 miles away.

Contact & directions

AddressBirmingham, B29 5AA
Websitebirmingham.gov.uk
OperatorBirmingham City Council
Council areaBirmingham
County / areaWest Midlands

Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service£997
Reduced-cost / early service£787
WebcastingAvailable

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Birmingham City Council, effective 1 April 2026. £997 = 10am-12.15pm; 1pm-3.15pm £1,045; 9.15am £787; unattended direct (08:45) and 4pm = POA. Includes medical referee and £61 environmental charge. Webcasting POA. Adult = 19+.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Lodge Hill Cemetery and 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 Lodge Hill Cemetery and 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 Lodge Hill Cemetery and Crematorium cost?
Lodge Hill Cemetery and Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £997, with a lower-cost option at £787. 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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