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Wealdon Crematorium

Wealdon Crematorium is a crematorium at Horam Road, Horam, East Sussex. It is the closest option for Heathfield, Hailsham, Polegate, Uckfield. The nearest other crematorium is Eastbourne Crematorium, 8.7 miles away.

Contact & directions

AddressHoram Road, Horam, TN21 0FX
Phone01323 443400
Websitewealdencrematorium.co.uk
Council areaWealden
County / areaEast Sussex

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service£1,031 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service£650
Unattended (direct) cremation£455
WebcastingAvailable

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Correct name is Wealden Crematorium (Horam, TN21 0FX), operated by Wealden District Council (not Westerleigh). Prices 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027. Adult full service (45 min) Mon-Fri £1,031; 9am/10am £829; committal service (15 min) £797, before 11am £650; direct cremation £535, early 8:30am slot £455; Saturday £1,386. Live web streaming available.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Wealdon 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 Wealdon 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 01323 443400.
How much does a cremation at Wealdon Crematorium cost?
Wealdon Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,031, with a lower-cost option at £650 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £455. 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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