Crematorium · Skipton

Waltonwrays Cemetery & Crematorium

Waltonwrays Cemetery & Crematorium is a crematorium at Carleton Road, Skipton, North Yorkshire. It is the closest option for Skipton, Silsden, Earby, Barnoldswick. The nearest other crematorium is Oakworth Crematorium, 7.4 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Carleton Road, Skipton, BD23 3BT
Council area	North Yorkshire
County / area	North Yorkshire

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£985 · 40-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£725
Unattended (direct) cremation	£375
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (North Yorkshire Council (listed as Skipton Crematorium, in Waltonwrays Cemetery). Fees 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027. Service and cremation £985; early service and cremation £725; direct cremation £375; double service +£235. Services are 40 minutes incl. 10 min entry and 10 min exit (council page). Webcast offered for all services.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Waltonwrays Cemetery & 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 Waltonwrays Cemetery & Crematorium

Skipton0.9 mi
Silsden4.5 mi
Earby5.3 mi
Barnoldswick6.9 mi
Keighley7.6 mi
Ilkley8.4 mi
Grassington8.5 mi
Colne8.7 mi
Bingley10.5 mi
Nelson10.9 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Waltonwrays Cemetery & 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 Waltonwrays Cemetery & Crematorium cost?

Waltonwrays Cemetery & Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £985, with a lower-cost option at £725 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £375. 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.