Crematorium · Middlesbrough

Teesside Crematorium

Teesside Crematorium is a crematorium in Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire. It is the closest option for Thornaby-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Ingleby Barwick, Stockton-on-Tees. The nearest other crematorium is Stockton-on-Tees Crematorium, 5.7 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Middlesbrough, TS5 7HD
Website	middlesbrough.gov.uk
Opening hours	Mon-Thu 08:30-17:00 · Fri 08:30-16:30
Council area	Middlesbrough
County / area	North Yorkshire

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Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£1,014 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£887
Unattended (direct) cremation	£340
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Middlesbrough Council. Undated current fees page. Full service £1,014 (full hour slot incl. 40-min service, organ use, medical referee, environmental charge); short service £887 (reduced); attended direct cremation £535; direct (no service) £340. Live-stream £69.30. Crematorium in grounds of Acklam Cemetery, Acklam Road TS5 7HD.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Teesside 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 Teesside 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 Teesside Crematorium cost?

Teesside Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,014, with a lower-cost option at £887 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £340. 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.