Crematorium · Basildon

Pitsea Crematorium

Pitsea Crematorium is a crematorium at Church Road, Basildon, Essex, run by Westerleigh Group. It is the closest option for Benfleet, Basildon, Wickford, Hadleigh. The nearest other crematorium is Thames View Crematorium and Cemetery, 10.4 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Church Road, Basildon, SS13 2HG
Phone	01268 584411
Website	basildoncrem.co.uk
Operator	Westerleigh Group
Opening hours	Mon-Fri 10:00-16:00 · Sat-Sun,bank holidays 10:00-16:00
Council area	Basildon
County / area	Essex

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,425 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£995
Unattended (direct) cremation	£585
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Westerleigh (Basildon & District Crematorium, Pitsea) price list effective 1 April 2026 (prices page headed 'effective from August 2026' but links this PDF). Standard = peak 11:00-15:30 60-min slot; 10:00/10:30, 16:00/16:30 and twilight £1,325; reduced = 09:00/09:30 and 17:00/17:30 £995; 08:45 30-min £895. Saturday £1,425, Sunday £1,750. Webcast £70.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Pitsea 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 Pitsea 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 01268 584411.

How much does a cremation at Pitsea Crematorium cost?

Pitsea Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,425, with a lower-cost option at £995 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.