Crematorium · Tendring

Weeley Crematorium

Weeley Crematorium is a crematorium in Tendring, Essex. It is the closest option for Brightlingsea, Clacton-on-Sea, Manningtree, Frinton-on-Sea. The nearest other crematorium is Colchester Crematorium, 8.9 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Tendring, CO16 9JS
Council area	Tendring
County / area	Essex

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£790 · 45-minute slot
Unattended (direct) cremation	£595
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Tendring District Council, Weeley Crematorium scale of charges 1 May 2026-31 Mar 2027. Cremation £790; direct cremation (coffin received 9am via crematory, no mourners) £595; extended service £168. Services every 45 min 9:30-15:30, max 30-min service (cremation service page). Live and on-demand stream £80. Actual address Colchester Road, Weeley CO16 9JP (input town Brightlingsea).). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Weeley 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 Weeley 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 Weeley Crematorium cost?

Weeley Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £790 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £595. 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.