Crematorium · Weymouth

Weymouth Crematorium

Weymouth Crematorium is a crematorium in Weymouth, Dorset. It is the closest option for Weymouth, Chickerell, Dorchester. The nearest other crematorium is Poole Crematorium, 24.4 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Weymouth, DT4 0NH
Council area	Dorset
County / area	Dorset

Directions

Arranging a cremation at Weymouth 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 Weymouth 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 Weymouth Crematorium cost?

Crematorium fees are set by the operator and change each year, and many crematoria charge less for early-morning or unattended slots. Funeral directors must show local crematorium fees on their standardised price list. Ask the crematorium or your funeral director for the current fee.

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.