Crematorium · Arun

Worthing Crematorium

Worthing Crematorium is a crematorium in Arun, West Sussex. It is the closest option for Storrington, Steyning, Worthing, Arundel. The nearest other crematorium is Arun Crematorium, 9.6 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Arun, BN14 0RQ
Phone	01903 872678
Website	worthingcrem.co.uk
Council area	Arun
County / area	West Sussex

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,159 · 40-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£825
Unattended (direct) cremation	£540
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Adur & Worthing Councils. 2026 charges, effective 6 Apr 2026. Standard includes 40 minutes total chapel use, music system and unwitnessed strewing of ashes. Reduced = early attended service 8.30/9.00/9.30am. Attended direct cremation £620. Saturday adds £590. Webcasting/streaming available at extra charge.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Worthing 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 Worthing Crematorium

Storrington3.3 mi
Steyning4.1 mi
Worthing5 mi
Arundel6 mi
Littlehampton7 mi
Shoreham-by-Sea7.1 mi
Southwick8.5 mi
Portslade by Sea9.8 mi
Billingshurst10.2 mi
Hove11.2 mi
Petworth11.2 mi
Felpham11.8 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Worthing 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 01903 872678.

How much does a cremation at Worthing Crematorium cost?

Worthing Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,159, with a lower-cost option at £825 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £540. 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.