Crematorium · Watford

West Herts Crematorium

West Herts Crematorium is a crematorium at High Elms Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire. It is the closest option for Kings Langley, Watford, Bushey, St Albans. The nearest other crematorium is Hemel Hempstead Crematorium, 3.3 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	High Elms Lane, Watford, WD25 0JS
Phone	01923 673285
Website	westhertscrem.org
Council area	Three Rivers
County / area	Hertfordshire

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,150
Unattended (direct) cremation	£350
Non-resident rate	£1,189
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (West Herts Crematorium Joint Committee. 1 Apr 2026-31 Mar 2027. Fee includes £50 environmental fee, £19 medical referee fee, chapel/music and ashes container. Non-resident = did not live in Beds, Herts, Bucks or Middlesex. Direct cremation Mon-Fri 8.30/8.45am. Saturday £1,295-£1,356; Sun/BH £1,413. Service normally lasts 25-30 min (chapels page). Webcasting £90.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at West Herts 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 Herts Crematorium

Kings Langley2.9 mi
Watford3.2 mi
Bushey4.1 mi
St Albans4.1 mi
Hemel Hempstead5.1 mi
Borehamwood5.6 mi
Rickmansworth5.7 mi
Edgware7.4 mi
Harpenden7.9 mi
Hatfield8.1 mi
Harrow8.6 mi
Potters Bar8.6 mi
Chipping Barnet8.6 mi
Berkhamsted8.7 mi
Ruislip8.7 mi
Amersham9.7 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at West Herts 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 01923 673285.

How much does a cremation at West Herts Crematorium cost?

West Herts Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,150 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £350. 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.