Crematorium · Merton

South London Crematorium

South London Crematorium is a crematorium in Merton, Greater London. It is the closest option for Tooting, Wimbledon, Carshalton, Croydon. The nearest other crematorium is Croydon Crematorium, 1.6 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Merton, SW16 5JG
Phone	020 8679 4164
Website	dignityfunerals.co.uk
Council area	Merton
County / area	Greater London

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,225 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£795
Unattended (direct) cremation	£575
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Operated by Dignity (The Crematorium and Memorial Group), not Lambeth Council. Price Information effective from 2nd January 2026. Mon-Fri 10:30-14:30 60-min £1,225 (also Saturday and 18:00-20:00 twilight); 15:30 £1,095; 09:30/16:30 60-min £895; 09:00/17:30 30-min £795. Unattended direct cremation £575; attended direct cremation £795. Sunday (60 min) £2,150. Fee includes media system, single tribute photo, admin/registration, certificate, container for ashes, scattering. Live webcast £75.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at South London 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 South London Crematorium

Tooting1.7 mi
Wimbledon2.9 mi
Carshalton3 mi
Croydon3 mi
Sutton3.9 mi
Sydenham4.1 mi
Catford5.9 mi
Coulsdon6.1 mi
Ewell6.1 mi
City of Westminster6.2 mi
Banstead6.3 mi
Barnes6.4 mi
Bromley6.8 mi
Lewisham6.9 mi
London6.9 mi
Kingston upon Thames7 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at South London 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 020 8679 4164.

How much does a cremation at South London Crematorium cost?

South London Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,225, with a lower-cost option at £795 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £575. 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.