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South Bristol Crematorium & Cemetery

South Bristol Crematorium & Cemetery is a crematorium in Bristol, City of, Bristol. It is the closest option for Bristol, Keynsham, Kingswood, Nailsea. The nearest other crematorium is Canford Crematorium, 4.6 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Bristol, City of, BS13 7AS
Council area	Bristol, City of
County / area	Bristol

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Cremation fees (2025)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,210 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£860
Unattended (direct) cremation	£280
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Bristol City Council (same fees at Canford and South Bristol). Page headed "Cremation fees from 1 June 2025" (latest published at check). Regular time: 45-minute slot with 30-minute service £1,210; early service (9am, 9.30am, 10am) 30-minute slot/20-minute service £860. Direct cremation (unattended, no mourners) £280. Additional chapel time £245. Fees include professional/admin fees, chapel, music system, organist, environmental levy, scattering or preparation of ashes. Live + on demand webcast £70.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at South Bristol Crematorium & Cemetery

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 South Bristol Crematorium & Cemetery

Bristol2.3 mi
Keynsham5.6 mi
Kingswood5.7 mi
Nailsea5.7 mi
Filton6.2 mi
Portishead7.4 mi
Patchway7.6 mi
Bradley Stoke8.3 mi
Clevedon9.8 mi
Midsomer Norton11.5 mi
Bath11.9 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at South Bristol Crematorium & Cemetery?

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 South Bristol Crematorium & Cemetery cost?

South Bristol Crematorium & Cemetery’s published 2025 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,210, with a lower-cost option at £860 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £280. 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.