Crematorium · Truro

Penmount Crematorium

Penmount Crematorium is a crematorium in Truro, Cornwall, run by Cornwall County Council. It is the closest option for Truro, Penryn, Redruth, Newquay. The nearest other crematorium is Glynn Valley Crematorium, 19.9 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Truro, TR4 9AD
Phone	01872 272871
Website	cornwall.gov.uk
Operator	Cornwall County Council
Council area	Cornwall
County / area	Cornwall

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,259 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£889
Unattended (direct) cremation	£477
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Cornwall Council prices effective 1 April 2026; includes medical referee fee and environmental levy. Reduced = off-peak (Mon-Thu 09:00, 09:30, 16:00, 16:30; Fri 09:00/09:30). Direct/unattended at set early/late times. Saturday £1,259; Sunday £1,977; extra 60 mins £315. Live streaming offered (separate page).). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Penmount 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 Penmount Crematorium

Truro1.5 mi
Penryn8.4 mi
Redruth8.7 mi
Newquay9 mi
Falmouth9 mi
St Columb Major11.3 mi
St Austell11.7 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Penmount 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 01872 272871.

How much does a cremation at Penmount Crematorium cost?

Penmount Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,259, with a lower-cost option at £889 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £477. 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.