Chester Crematorium
Chester · Cheshire (replaced in 2013)
Council-run
This crematorium
Chester Crematorium
Chester, Cheshire (replaced in 2013) · opened 1965
Council-run
Quick answer
Chester Crematorium is a council-run crematorium in Chester, Cheshire (replaced in 2013), operated by Cheshire West and Chester Council, opened 1965. Median direct cremation in the Chester area runs £1,320 (funeral-director charges from CMA Standardised Price Lists).
Crematorium details
- Operator
- Cheshire West and Chester Council
- Ownership
- Local authority
- Address
- Chester, Cheshire (replaced in 2013)
- Phone
- 03708 506506
- Not yet captured
- Website
- Visit operator site →
Price source: source page →
Cremation fees
Fees paid to Cheshire West and Chester Council. These are third-party charges separate from your funeral director's fee.
| Fee type | Amount | Captured | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early-morning slotReduced-fee early or shorter attended service captured from the operator page. | £720 | 27 May 2026 | link |
| Unattended / direct cremationUnattended or direct cremation fee captured from the operator page. | £565 | 27 May 2026 | link |
| Weekend serviceWeekend attended service fee captured from the operator page. | £624 | 27 May 2026 | link |
| Scattering of ashesScattering, strewing or interment of ashes fee captured from the operator page. | £50 | 27 May 2026 | link |
| Webcast / livestreamWebcast option captured from the operator page. | £56 | 27 May 2026 | link |
Operators set their own cremation fees and adjust them annually. Verify the latest fee directly with the operator before deciding.
Cremation fees nearby — within 20 miles of Chester Crematorium
Chester Crematorium and other crematoria within 20 miles, sorted by distance. Every fee links to the captured source page and carries a capture date. Crematoria that haven't published a fee type show “—”.
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Cremation fees change annually — operators set them independently of any funeral director. Confirm directly with the operator before deciding.
Service options
Attended serviceAvailable
Unattended / direct cremationAvailable
Early-morning reduced-fee slotAvailable
Weekend serviceAvailable
Webcast / livestreamAvailable
Visual tributeNot stated
- Service length
- Not yet captured
- Chapel capacity
- Not yet captured
Facilities & access
ParkingNot stated
Disabled accessNot stated
ToiletsNot stated
Waiting roomNot stated
Gardens of remembranceNot stated
Funeral director costs near Chester Crematorium
CMA Standardised Price Lists from 22 funeral directors within 8 miles of Chester.
- Median direct cremation (FD all-in)
- £1,320
- Direct cremation range
- £500–£1,995
- Median attended (FD only)
- £2,873
See the full Chester funeral director price comparison →
How we keep this trustworthy
Source
Local figures are calculated from captured CMA Standardised Price Lists from funeral directors in the area. Medians and ranges are labelled separately from estimates and third-party fees.
Freshness
Last data check: 7 May 2026. Based on 22 captured price lists from 23 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles of Chester.
Accountability
We do not arrange funerals, sell paid rankings, or accept commission for placement. Corrections are reviewed against the provider’s public price list.
Primary sources
Prices can change and packages differ. Always confirm the current price, what is included, availability, and any third-party costs directly with the funeral director before deciding.
Publisher credentials
Funeral Cost Index is published by Peter Langdon FCA through Indexeli Intelligence Limited. Peter is listed in ICAEW’s Find a Chartered Accountant directory, and the project applies an accountancy-led approach to public-interest price transparency, source evidence, correction handling, and clear separation between captured prices and estimates.
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Cremation fee vs funeral director fee
A funeral involving a cremation at Chester Crematorium has two distinct charges. The first is the cremation fee, paid to Cheshire West and Chester Council for the cremation itself — this is a third-party disbursement, set by the operator, the same for any funeral director using the site. The second is the funeral director's charge for their professional services, the coffin, the hearse and care of the deceased. The Funeral Cost Index area figures cover the funeral director's charges only, drawn from each provider's published CMA Standardised Price List.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Chester Crematorium?
Chester Crematorium is in Chester, Cheshire (replaced in 2013), England. It is operated by Cheshire West and Chester Council.
What is the cremation fee at Chester Crematorium?
Funeral Cost Index has not yet captured a verified cremation fee for Chester Crematorium. A typical UK cremation fee in 2026 is in the £900–£1,200 range, paid via your funeral director as a third-party disbursement.
How much is a funeral near Chester Crematorium?
The median attended funeral director's charge in the Chester area is £2,873; the median direct cremation runs £1,320. These are funeral director charges only — the cremation fee at Chester Crematorium is paid separately.
Who runs Chester Crematorium?
Chester Crematorium is run by Cheshire West and Chester Council. As a council-owned crematorium, its cremation fee is set annually by the local authority. The fee is separate from the funeral director's charge for their services.
Funeral director prices sourced from each provider's published CMA Standardised Price List. Cremation fees are source-linked where shown, with capture dates and notes. Always confirm directly with the funeral director and the crematorium operator before deciding.