Crematorium · North Tyneside

Whitley Bay Cemetery

Whitley Bay Cemetery is a crematorium in North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear. It is the closest option for Whitley Bay, Tynemouth, North Shields, Newsham. The nearest other crematorium is South Shields Crematorium, 6.9 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	North Tyneside, NE26 4NH
Council area	North Tyneside
County / area	Tyne and Wear

Directions

Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£951 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£612.90
Unattended (direct) cremation	£537.90

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (North Tyneside Council (Whitley Bay Crematorium). Fee year not stated on page. Mon-Fri price; medical referee fee £34 charged separately. 45-minute slots giving 30 minutes chapel time. Reduced = 09:00 20-minute slot; unattended = 08:30 direct cremation. Saturday price printed garbled as "£1,1,61".). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Whitley Bay Cemetery

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 Whitley Bay Cemetery

Whitley Bay1.6 mi
Tynemouth3.4 mi
North Shields3.8 mi
Newsham4.3 mi
South Shields4.6 mi
Blyth4.8 mi
Cramlington5.4 mi
Wallsend5.8 mi
Jarrow5.8 mi
Hebburn6.7 mi
Bedlington7.2 mi
Newcastle upon Tyne8.7 mi
Gateshead9 mi
Ashington9.3 mi
Ponteland11.2 mi
Sunderland11.3 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Whitley Bay Cemetery?

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 Whitley Bay Cemetery cost?

Whitley Bay Cemetery’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £951, with a lower-cost option at £612.90 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £537.90. 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.