Crematorium · Chelmsley Wood

Woodlands Cemetery and Crematorium

Woodlands Cemetery and Crematorium is a crematorium in Chelmsley Wood, West Midlands. It is the closest option for Chelmsley Wood, Coleshill, Kingsbury, Solihull. The nearest other crematorium is Yardley Crematorium, 4.2 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Chelmsley Wood, B36 0NB
Council area	Solihull
County / area	West Midlands

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,005
Unattended (direct) cremation	£575
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Solihull MBC Cemeteries and Crematoria fees 1 Apr 2026-31 Mar 2027 (same table as Robin Hood). Adult 18+ £1,005; direct cremation £575; premium 3pm/3:30pm surcharge applies at Robin Hood only. Webcast live + 7 days £108. Solihull site gives address Coleshill B46 1DP (input says Chelmsley Wood B36 0NB).). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Woodlands Cemetery and 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 Woodlands Cemetery and Crematorium

Chelmsley Wood1 mi
Coleshill1.1 mi
Kingsbury5.3 mi
Solihull5.9 mi
Sutton Coldfield6.2 mi
Shirley7 mi
Birmingham7.3 mi
Fazeley8.5 mi
Cape Hill9.7 mi
Atherstone9.8 mi
Tamworth9.9 mi
Smethwick10.2 mi
Warley10.9 mi
Coventry11 mi
Aldridge11 mi
West Bromwich11.1 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Woodlands Cemetery and 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 Woodlands Cemetery and Crematorium cost?

Woodlands Cemetery and Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,005 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £575. 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.