Crematorium · Ollerton

Sherwood Forest Crematorium

Sherwood Forest Crematorium is a crematorium in Ollerton, Nottinghamshire. It is the closest option for Ollerton, Tuxford, Market Warsop, Mansfield Woodhouse. The nearest other crematorium is Barnby Moor Memorial Park and Crematorium, 10.4 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Ollerton, NG22 0DY
Council area	Newark and Sherwood
County / area	Nottinghamshire

Directions

Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,095 · 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 (RENAMED: the crematorium at Newark Road, New Ollerton NG22 0DY is Sherwood Forest Crematorium, operated by CMG (Crematoria Management Group / Dignity); no separate "Wellow Crematorium" found. Effective 16 Apr 2026. 60-min 10:00-16:00 Mon-Wed £1,095, Thu-Fri and Sat £1,195; 30-min 09:00/09:30/17:00/17:30 £795 (reduced); twilight £1,095/£1,195; Sun £2,050. Attended direct £795. Webcast £75.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest 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 Sherwood Forest Crematorium cost?

Sherwood Forest Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,095, 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.