Crematorium · Bradford

Scholemoor Crematorium

Scholemoor Crematorium is a crematorium in Bradford, West Yorkshire. It is the closest option for Bradford, Shipley, Bingley, Baildon. The nearest other crematorium is Rawdon Crematorium, 6.4 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Bradford, BD7 2TQ
Council area	Bradford
County / area	West Yorkshire

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,171 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£986
Unattended (direct) cremation	£350
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Bradford Council council-wide price list, 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. CAUTION: the price page says the council operates three crematoria (Shay Grange, Bierley Woods - opening 2026 - and Oakworth) and gives service times only for those; Scholemoor is mentioned only for placing ashes in existing niches, though the Cremations and crematoria page still lists Scholemoor with opening hours. Scholemoor may no longer hold cremation services - verify. Weekday 10am-3pm £1,171 (45-min interval, 30 min in chapel); early 9-9.45am £986; after 3.20pm £1,304; Saturday £1,574; direct/strictly unattended £350 (8.10-8.40am). Fee includes medical referee £29 and environmental levy £61. Live and on-demand streaming £63.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Scholemoor 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 Scholemoor Crematorium

Bradford1.9 mi
Shipley3 mi
Bingley4.3 mi
Baildon4.5 mi
Halifax5.3 mi
Farsley5.5 mi
Pudsey5.5 mi
Cleckheaton5.7 mi
Gomersal5.9 mi
Brighouse6.1 mi
Yeadon6.8 mi
Keighley6.8 mi
Liversedge6.9 mi
Guiseley6.9 mi
Birstall6.9 mi
Sowerby Bridge7.2 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Scholemoor 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.

How much does a cremation at Scholemoor Crematorium cost?

Scholemoor Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,171, with a lower-cost option at £986 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.