Crematorium · Harlow

Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery

Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery is a crematorium in Harlow, Essex. It is the closest option for Harlow, Epping, Hoddesdon, Broxbourne. The nearest other crematorium is Woollensbrook Crematorium, 5.3 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Harlow, CM19 4SF
Council area	Harlow
County / area	Essex

Directions

Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,425 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£895
Unattended (direct) cremation	£585
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Managed by Westerleigh Group in partnership with Harlow Council. Effective 1 Apr 2026. Mon-Fri 60-min: 11:30-14:30 £1,425 (peak); 10:30/15:30 £1,325; 09:30/16:30 £995; 30-min 08:30/09:00/17:30 £895 (reduced); twilight £1,325; Sat £1,425; Sun £1,750. Direct cremation £585. Webcast £70.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery

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 Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery

Harlow1.9 mi
Epping3.1 mi
Hoddesdon4.5 mi
Broxbourne4.6 mi
Sawbridgeworth5.7 mi
Cheshunt5.9 mi
Waltham Cross6.5 mi
Loughton6.7 mi
Ware7 mi
Chipping Ongar7.1 mi
Hertford8.1 mi
Buckhurst Hill8.1 mi
Chigwell8.2 mi
Bishop's Stortford9.3 mi
Enfield9.5 mi
Walthamstow11.7 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery?

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 Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery cost?

Parndon Wood Crematorium and Cemetery’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,425, with a lower-cost option at £895 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £585. 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.