Crematorium · Warwick

Oakley Wood Crematorium

Oakley Wood Crematorium is a crematorium in Warwick, Warwickshire. It is the closest option for Wellesbourne, Warwick, Royal Leamington Spa, Stratford-upon-Avon. The nearest other crematorium is Canley Crematorium, 10.7 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Warwick, CV33 9QP
Phone	01926 651418
Website	warwickdc.gov.uk
Council area	Warwick
County / area	Warwickshire

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Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£1,185 · 45-minute slot
Unattended (direct) cremation	£550
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Warwick District Council. Fees page has no year label; the linked standardised price list PDF is for 2025 (weekday £1,150, effective 1 Jan-31 Dec 2025), so £1,185 is presumably the 2026 rate. Includes music system/organ; 45 min chapel use incl. arrival/departure (per 2025 PDF). Saturday £1,785. Unattended direct cremation £550. Live webcast £108.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Oakley Wood 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 Oakley Wood 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 01926 651418.

How much does a cremation at Oakley Wood Crematorium cost?

Oakley Wood Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,185 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £550. 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.