Crematorium · Stafford

Stafford Crematorium

Stafford Crematorium is a crematorium in Stafford, Staffordshire. It is the closest option for Stafford, Penkridge, Rugeley, Stone. The nearest other crematorium is Mercia Forest Crematorium and Memorial Gardens, 12.8 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Stafford, ST18 0ZB
Council area	Stafford
County / area	Staffordshire

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£945
Reduced-cost / early service	£587
Unattended (direct) cremation	£390
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Stafford Borough Council Fees and Charges 2026/2027 (p.23). Adult cremation incl. environmental levy £945 (includes chapel, medical referee fee, music, certificate, unwitnessed scattering). Saturday surcharge £676. Early morning service 08:30-09:30 (30-min service times) £587. Direct cremation (no mourners, booked on/before 9.30am) £390. Additional chapel time £129. Standard slot length not stated. Live Link webcasting £68.50.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Stafford 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 Stafford Crematorium

Stafford1.7 mi
Penkridge6.1 mi
Rugeley6.8 mi
Stone7.1 mi
Hednesford7.5 mi
Eccleshall8 mi
Cannock8.6 mi
Uttoxeter10.7 mi
Burntwood11.2 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Stafford 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 Stafford Crematorium cost?

Stafford Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £945, with a lower-cost option at £587 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £390. 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.