Crematorium · York

York Crematorium

York Crematorium is a crematorium at Bishopthorpe Road, York, North Yorkshire, run by City of York Council. It is the closest option for York, Haxby, Tadcaster, Selby. The nearest other crematorium is Pontefract Crematorium, 19.5 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Bishopthorpe Road, York, YO23 2QD
Phone	01904 552071
Website	york.gov.uk
Operator	City of York Council
Council area	York
County / area	North Yorkshire

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Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£1,197
Reduced-cost / early service	£924
Unattended (direct) cremation	£620
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Fee year not stated on page. Adult cremation 25-30 min service time; fees include medical referee £24, CAMEO surcharge £59 and eco ashes box £4. Reduced = Simple Service (20 min, 9.20-10.00am, Ebor Chapel, no minister). Unattended = non-attendance 8.15-8.45am Mon-Fri. Saturday £1,795.50. Live stream available (CrematoriumFuneralServices page).). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at York 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 York Crematorium

York2.3 mi
Haxby6.3 mi
Tadcaster7.4 mi
Selby9.9 mi
Sherburn in Elmet11.1 mi
Wetherby12 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at York 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 01904 552071.

How much does a cremation at York Crematorium cost?

York Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,197, with a lower-cost option at £924 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £620. 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.