Crematorium · Elland

Park Wood Crematorium

Park Wood Crematorium is a crematorium in Elland, West Yorkshire. It is the closest option for Elland, Halifax, Brighouse, Sowerby Bridge. The nearest other crematorium is Huddersfield Crematorium, 2.4 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Elland, HX5 9HZ
Council area	Calderdale
County / area	West Yorkshire

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,168
Reduced-cost / early service	£944
Unattended (direct) cremation	£350
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Calderdale Council fees from 1 April 2026; include £22 medical referee fee. Reduced = simple cremation (max 20 attendees, 30-min service, 9.15/9.45am). Direct = 9am only, no attendees. Saturday morning £1,533; surcharge after 3.30pm £334; web broadcast £68; chapel use charged per 45 mins (£287).). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Park 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.

Towns near Park Wood Crematorium

Elland0.8 mi
Halifax2.1 mi
Brighouse2.3 mi
Sowerby Bridge3.1 mi
Huddersfield4.1 mi
Ripponden4.7 mi
Cleckheaton5.4 mi
Liversedge5.9 mi
Mirfield6 mi
Heckmondwike6.6 mi
Gomersal6.6 mi
Meltham7.2 mi
Birstall7.6 mi
Bradford7.6 mi
Hebden Bridge7.7 mi
Batley8.3 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Park 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.

How much does a cremation at Park Wood Crematorium cost?

Park Wood Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,168, with a lower-cost option at £944 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £350. 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.