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Waveney Crematorium and Memorial Park

Waveney Crematorium and Memorial Park is a crematorium at Warren’s Lane, Benacre Road, Beccles, Suffolk. It is the closest option for Beccles, Lowestoft, Bungay, Southwold. The nearest other crematorium is Gorleston Crematorium, 10.4 miles away.

Contact & directions

AddressWarren’s Lane, Benacre Road, Ellough, Beccles, NR34 7XE
Phone01502 477200
Websitewaveneymemorial.co.uk
Council areaEast Suffolk
County / areaSuffolk

Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service£1,149
Reduced-cost / early service£980
Unattended (direct) cremation£500
WebcastingAvailable

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Operated by Memoria (Waveney Memorial Park Ltd). Correct from 1 Apr 2026. Celebration of Life service at premium times (11:00-14:00) £1,149; non-premium times (09:00, 10:00, 15:00, 16:00) £1,089; attended personal service 9:00-9:30 (30-min, 20 min in chapel, up to 25 attendees) £980; direct/unattended cremation £500; Saturday £1,775; double slot (extra hour) +£498. Standard slot length not explicitly stated (hourly start times). Webcast £83.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Waveney Crematorium and Memorial Park

  • 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 Waveney Crematorium and Memorial Park?
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 01502 477200.
How much does a cremation at Waveney Crematorium and Memorial Park cost?
Waveney Crematorium and Memorial Park’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,149, with a lower-cost option at £980 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £500. 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.

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