Crematorium · County Durham

Wear Valley Crematorium

Wear Valley Crematorium is a crematorium at Collingwood Street, County Durham, County Durham. It is the closest option for Shildon, Bishop Auckland, Spennymoor, Newton Aycliffe. The nearest other crematorium is Durham Crematorium, 6.9 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Collingwood Street, County Durham, DL14 8PE
Phone	01388 722606
Website	dignityfunerals.co.uk
Council area	County Durham
County / area	County Durham

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,350 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£795
Unattended (direct) cremation	£575
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Dignity. Effective from 9 Sep 2026. Standard = 60-min slot 10:30-16:30 (Mon-Fri and Sat). 09:30 60-min £895; 09:00/17:30 30-min £795 (reduced); attended direct £795; Sunday £1,995; twilight £1,350. Webcast offered.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Wear Valley 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 Wear Valley Crematorium

Shildon2.3 mi
Bishop Auckland2.5 mi
Spennymoor2.8 mi
Newton Aycliffe3.2 mi
Ferryhill3.2 mi
Crook6.7 mi
Durham8.3 mi
Darlington9.6 mi
Wolsingham11.9 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Wear Valley 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 01388 722606.

How much does a cremation at Wear Valley Crematorium cost?

Wear Valley Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,350, with a lower-cost option at £795 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £575. 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.