Crematorium · Luton

The Vale Cemetery and Crematorium

The Vale Cemetery and Crematorium is a crematorium in Luton, Bedfordshire. It is the closest option for Luton, Houghton Regis, Hitchin, Dunstable. The nearest other crematorium is Oakfield Gardens Crematorium, 8.9 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Luton, LU2 8DD
Phone	01582 723700
Website	beyond.life
Opening hours	Mon-Sun 09:00-20:00
Council area	Luton
County / area	Bedfordshire

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Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£1,140 · 60-minute slot
Unattended (direct) cremation	£320

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Luton Borough Council. Fee year not stated on page. Attended adult cremation Mon-Fri £1,140 (includes medical referee fee, certificates, chapel, recorded music, container, scattering); weekends/bank holidays £1,440. Unattended £320 before 9am/after 4pm, £830 between 9am and 4pm. Same charge for residents and non-residents. 1-hour slot incl. gathering/leaving. No charge for under-18s. Webcast not mentioned.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at The Vale Cemetery and 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 The Vale Cemetery and Crematorium

Luton2.3 mi
Houghton Regis5.5 mi
Hitchin5.6 mi
Dunstable5.7 mi
Harpenden6.7 mi
Flitwick7.9 mi
Stevenage8.1 mi
Letchworth8.5 mi
Arlesey8.7 mi
Shefford9.3 mi
Ampthill9.5 mi
Baldock10.3 mi
Welwyn Garden City10.7 mi
St Albans11 mi
Hemel Hempstead11.4 mi
Leighton Buzzard11.5 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at The Vale Cemetery and 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 01582 723700.

How much does a cremation at The Vale Cemetery and Crematorium cost?

The Vale Cemetery and Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,140 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £320. 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.