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Mountsett Crematorium

Mountsett Crematorium is a crematorium at Ewehurst Road, Stanley, County Durham. It is the closest option for Stanley, Consett, Whickham, Blaydon on Tyne. The nearest other crematorium is Birtley Crematorium and Cemetery, 6.5 miles away.

Contact & directions

AddressEwehurst Road, Flint Hill, Stanley, DH9 9JP
Websitemountsettcrem.co.uk
Council areaCounty Durham
County / areaCounty Durham

Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service£1,041 · 30-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service£836
Unattended (direct) cremation£535
WebcastingAvailable

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Durham County Council. No year labelled on the prices page (current as checked 2026-09-25). Fees include medical referee. Price list says 30-minute chapel service (Types of service page says 45-minute service times). Reduced = 9:00/9:30 slot £836; attended direct (no service, 8:30) £675; unattended (8:00/8:15) £535. Saturday morning £1,295. Webcast £52.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Mountsett 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 Mountsett 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 Mountsett Crematorium cost?
Mountsett Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,041, with a lower-cost option at £836 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £535. 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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