Crematorium · Thatcham

West Berkshire Crematorium

West Berkshire Crematorium is a crematorium in Thatcham, Berkshire. It is the closest option for Thatcham, Newbury, Tadley, Basingstoke. The nearest other crematorium is Reading Crematorium, 12.7 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Thatcham, RG19 4LD
Phone	01635 872577
Website	westberkshirecrematorium.co.uk
Council area	West Berkshire
County / area	Berkshire

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,425 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£825
Unattended (direct) cremation	£585
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Westerleigh Group (Bath Road, Thatcham RG19 4LD). Effective from 1 Apr 2026; a list effective 13 Oct 2026 is also published with the same cremation prices. Standard = Mon-Fri 11:30-14:30 60-min chapel time. 10:30 £1,325; 15:30 £1,150; 09:30/16:30 £925; 08:30/09:00/17:30 30-min £825 (reduced); twilight 18:00-20:00 £1,325; Sat £1,425; Sun £1,750. Direct (unattended) cremation £585. Webcast £70.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at West Berkshire 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 West Berkshire Crematorium

Thatcham1.5 mi
Newbury4.3 mi
Tadley4.8 mi
Basingstoke11.1 mi
Reading11.6 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at West Berkshire 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 01635 872577.

How much does a cremation at West Berkshire Crematorium cost?

West Berkshire Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,425, with a lower-cost option at £825 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.