Crematorium · Featherstone

Pontefract Crematorium

Pontefract Crematorium is a crematorium in Featherstone, West Yorkshire. It is the closest option for Featherstone, Pontefract, Castleford, Normanton. The nearest other crematorium is Kettlethorpe Crematorium, 7.9 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Featherstone, WF8 4HB
Phone	01924 307446
Website	wakefield.gov.uk
Council area	Wakefield
County / area	West Yorkshire

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Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£1,122 · 40-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£806
Unattended (direct) cremation	£357
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Wakefield Council (runs Pontefract & Wakefield crematoria, same fees). Fees page not dated/year-labelled; current as at check date. Standard = 40-min service; reduced = 20-min service; includes medical referee fee, bio urn, environmental levy. Live webcast £82. Extra 30 mins £367.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Pontefract 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 Pontefract Crematorium

Featherstone1.1 mi
Pontefract1.1 mi
Castleford3.1 mi
Normanton3.7 mi
Knottingley4.3 mi
Hemsworth4.9 mi
Stanley6.2 mi
Kippax6.2 mi
South Elmsall6.3 mi
Wakefield6.7 mi
Rothwell7.5 mi
Royston7.7 mi
Garforth7.8 mi
Cudworth8.3 mi
Sherburn in Elmet8.6 mi
Askern8.7 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Pontefract 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 01924 307446.

How much does a cremation at Pontefract Crematorium cost?

Pontefract Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,122, with a lower-cost option at £806 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £357. 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.