Crematorium · Hedge End

Wessex Vale Crematorium

Wessex Vale Crematorium is a crematorium at Bubb Lane, Hedge End, Hampshire. It is the closest option for Hedge End, Eastleigh, Bishop's Waltham, Chandler's Ford. The nearest other crematorium is Southampton Crematorium, 3.7 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Bubb Lane, Hedge End, SO30 2HL
Phone	01489 786617
Website	wessexvalecrematorium.co.uk
Council area	Eastleigh
County / area	Hampshire

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,375 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£875
Unattended (direct) cremation	£585
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Westerleigh Group (Bubb Lane, West End SO30 2HL). Effective from 2 Jun 2026. Standard = Mon-Fri 11:30-14:30 60-min chapel time. 10:30/15:30 £1,275; 09:30/16:30 £975; 08:30/09:00/17:30 30-min £875 (reduced); twilight 18:00-20:00 £1,275; Sat £1,375; Sun £1,750. Direct (unattended) cremation £585. Webcast £70.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Wessex Vale 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 Wessex Vale Crematorium

Hedge End1.6 mi
Eastleigh2.9 mi
Bishop's Waltham4.2 mi
Chandler's Ford4.5 mi
Southampton4.9 mi
Hythe6.2 mi
Totton8.1 mi
Fareham8.1 mi
Winchester8.5 mi
Stubbington8.8 mi
Romsey9.1 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Wessex Vale 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 01489 786617.

How much does a cremation at Wessex Vale Crematorium cost?

Wessex Vale Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,375, with a lower-cost option at £875 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £585. 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.