Crematorium · Maldon

Malldon Fields Crematorium

Malldon Fields Crematorium is a crematorium in Maldon, Essex. It is the closest option for Maldon, South Woodham Ferrers, Witham, Chelmsford. The nearest other crematorium is Chelmsford Crematorium, 7.7 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Maldon, CM9 6SN
Council area	Maldon
County / area	Essex

Directions

Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,195 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£895
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Official name 'Maldon Fields Crematorium' (Elegy Ltd), Woodham Mortimer CM9 6SN. Fees from 1 April 2026. Full service hourly from 10:30 (up to 40-min service in 1-hour slot); early service 09:00/09:30 £895; weekend surcharge £350; includes medical referee fee; live & on-demand streaming £70. No unattended/direct fee published.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Malldon 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 Malldon Fields Crematorium

Maldon2.2 mi
South Woodham Ferrers4.9 mi
Witham5.9 mi
Chelmsford7.1 mi
Wickford8.5 mi
Rayleigh8.9 mi
Rochford9.5 mi
Burnham-on-Crouch10 mi
Benfleet10.8 mi
Ingatestone11.1 mi
Hadleigh11.1 mi
Billericay11.2 mi
Coggeshall11.3 mi
Braintree11.8 mi
Leigh on Sea11.9 mi

Frequently asked questions

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

Malldon Fields Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,195, with a lower-cost option at £895. 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.