Crematorium · Sandwell

Sandwell Valley Crematorium

Sandwell Valley Crematorium is a crematorium in Sandwell, West Midlands. It is the closest option for West Bromwich, Wednesbury, Smethwick, Oldbury. The nearest other crematorium is Birmingham Crematorium, 2.5 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Sandwell, B71 3SX
Phone	0121 569 6700
Website	west-bromwich.cylex-uk.co.uk
Council area	Sandwell
County / area	West Midlands

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,071 · 40-minute slot
Unattended (direct) cremation	£350
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Sandwell MBC price list (applies to Sandwell Valley and Rowley Regis). PDF headed 1st January 2026 (URL slug says 2025). Weekday attended service: 5 min arrive + 30 min in chapel + 5 min leave (40-min slot); weekend/bank holiday £1,392 (+30%). Extended 60-min chapel £1,267. Fee includes medical referee £19, mercury abatement £50, Obitus music, strewing of ashes. Direct/unattended £350 (dedicated slot, weekday only). Live webcast £92 extra. Council also offers a Sandwell Funeral Service package at £1,999.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Sandwell Valley 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 Sandwell Valley Crematorium

West Bromwich1.7 mi
Wednesbury2.6 mi
Smethwick2.8 mi
Oldbury3.1 mi
Walsall3.4 mi
Cape Hill3.5 mi
Darlaston3.9 mi
Warley4 mi
Tipton4.4 mi
Birmingham4.8 mi
Willenhall4.9 mi
Aldridge5.1 mi
Coseley5.1 mi
Dudley5.2 mi
Blackheath5.2 mi
Bilston5.4 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Sandwell Valley 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 0121 569 6700.

How much does a cremation at Sandwell Valley Crematorium cost?

Sandwell Valley Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,071 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.