Crematorium · Bridgwater

Sedgemoor Crematorium

Sedgemoor Crematorium is a crematorium at Sedgemoor Crematorium, Red Lane, Bridgwater, Somerset. It is the closest option for Highbridge, Burnham-on-Sea, Bridgwater, North Petherton. The nearest other crematorium is Taunton Crematorium, 13.8 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Sedgemoor Crematorium, Red Lane, Bridgwater, TA6 4SR
Council area	Somerset
County / area	Somerset

Directions

Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,425 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£825
Unattended (direct) cremation	£585
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Operated by Westerleigh Group (Stretcholt, Bridgwater TA6 4SR). Effective from 1 April 2026. Time-of-day pricing Mon-Fri: £1,425 is the peak 11:30-14:30 60-min slot; 10:30 £1,325; 15:30 £1,150; 09:30/16:30 £925; twilight (18:00-20:00) £1,325. Reduced = 30-min slot (08:30, 09:00, 17:30) £825. Saturday £1,425, Sunday £1,750. Direct cremation (unattended) £585. Extra 60 min +£395. Webcast £70.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Sedgemoor 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 Sedgemoor 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 Sedgemoor Crematorium cost?

Sedgemoor Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,425, with a lower-cost option at £825 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.