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Mortlake Crematorium

Mortlake Crematorium is a crematorium at Townmead Road, Richmond, Greater London. It is the closest option for Barnes, Chiswick, Richmond, Isleworth. The nearest other crematorium is West London Crematorium, 4.2 miles away.

Contact & directions

AddressTownmead Road, Richmond, TW9 4EN
Phone020 8876 8056
Websitemortlakecrematorium.org
Council areaRichmond upon Thames
County / areaGreater London

Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service£810 · 40-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service£430
Unattended (direct) cremation£810
WebcastingAvailable

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Fees until 31 Dec 2026. Standard fee is the same whether attended or unattended (crematorium does not offer a separate direct cremation). Reduced = 30-min early service at 9:00/9:30. Double slot £1,220; Saturday from £1,220.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Mortlake 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 Mortlake 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 020 8876 8056.
How much does a cremation at Mortlake Crematorium cost?
Mortlake Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £810, with a lower-cost option at £430 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £810. 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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