Crematorium · Derby

Markeaton Crematorium

Markeaton Crematorium is a crematorium at Markeaton Crematorium, Markeaton Lane, Derby, Derbyshire. It is the closest option for Derby, Belper, Heanor, Ilkeston. The nearest other crematorium is Trent Valley Crematorium, 6.6 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Markeaton Crematorium, Markeaton Lane, Derby, DE22 4NH
Phone	01332 640050
Website	derby.gov.uk
Council area	Derby
County / area	Derbyshire

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£926 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£681
Unattended (direct) cremation	£392
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Derby City Council. Charges from 26 January 2026; includes medical referee fee (£20) and environmental surcharge. £926 = 45-min slot at 10.30/11am and 2-3.30pm; peak 11.30am-1.30pm £968; early morning 45-min (8.30-10am) £824; attended simple direct 10-min £681; unattended simple direct (8-8.20am) £392, unattended direct with music £617; live webcast £58.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Markeaton 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 Markeaton Crematorium

Derby1.8 mi
Belper6.4 mi
Heanor8.7 mi
Ilkeston9.1 mi
Ripley9.5 mi
Sandiacre9.5 mi
Langley Mill9.7 mi
Castle Donington9.7 mi
Stapleford10.1 mi
Burton upon Trent10.2 mi
Long Eaton10.6 mi
Wirksworth10.6 mi
Eastwood10.6 mi
Ashbourne10.7 mi
Swadlincote11.1 mi
Kimberley11.6 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Markeaton 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 01332 640050.

How much does a cremation at Markeaton Crematorium cost?

Markeaton Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £926, with a lower-cost option at £681 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £392. 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.