Crematorium · Hartlepool

Stranton Crematorium

Stranton Crematorium is a crematorium in Hartlepool, County Durham. It is the closest option for Hartlepool, Billingham, Middlesbrough, Redcar. The nearest other crematorium is Stockton-on-Tees Crematorium, 7.1 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Hartlepool, TS25 5JA
Council area	Hartlepool
County / area	County Durham

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,110 · 40-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£968
Unattended (direct) cremation	£600
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Hartlepool Borough Council price list with effect from 1 April 2026. Adult cremation service £1,110: 40-minute service time incl. entry/exit, on the hour 10am-3pm (Fri to 2pm). 9am-only service £968 ('Reduced rate'). Direct attended cremation (no service, small number of mourners, 8:30am) £800. Direct unattended (8:15am) £600. Includes chapel, environmental abatement, 2-line Book of Remembrance entry, certificate. Live & On Demand streaming £63.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Stranton 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 Stranton 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 Stranton Crematorium cost?

Stranton Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,110, with a lower-cost option at £968 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £600. 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.