Durham Crematorium
Durham
Joint board
This crematorium
Durham Crematorium
Durham · opened 1960
Joint board
Quick answer
Durham Crematorium is a joint-board crematorium in Durham, operated by Durham County Council, opened 1960. The standard attended cremation fee is £675; unattended cremation £675.
Crematorium details
- Operator
- Durham County Council
- Ownership
- Joint board / committee
- Address
- Durham, —, DH1 3TQ
- Phone
- 0191 384 8677
- Website
- Visit operator site →
Price source: source page →
Cremation fees
Fees paid to Durham County Council. These are third-party charges separate from your funeral director's fee.
| Fee type | Amount | Captured | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard attended cremationStandard attended adult cremation fee captured from the operator page. | £675 | 27 May 2026 | link |
| Unattended / direct cremationUnattended or direct cremation fee captured from the operator page. | £675 | 27 May 2026 | link |
| Weekend serviceWeekend attended service fee captured from the operator page. | £1,295 | 27 May 2026 | link |
| Scattering of ashesScattering, strewing or interment of ashes fee captured from the operator page. | £836 | 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 Durham Crematorium
Durham 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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- Standard
- —
- Early slot
- —
- Unattended
- £538 source
- Weekend surcharge
- —
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 slotNot stated
Weekend serviceAvailable
Webcast / livestreamNot stated
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 Durham Crematorium
CMA Standardised Price Lists from 20 funeral directors within 8 miles of Durham.
- Median direct cremation (FD all-in)
- £1,240
- Direct cremation range
- £975–£1,995
- Median attended (FD only)
- £3,265
See the full Durham 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: 5 May 2026. Based on 20 captured price lists from 27 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles of Durham.
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
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Cremation fee vs funeral director fee
A funeral involving a cremation at Durham Crematorium has two distinct charges. The first is the cremation fee, paid to Durham County 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 Durham Crematorium?
Durham Crematorium is in Durham, England, postcode DH1 3TQ. It is operated by Durham County Council.
What is the cremation fee at Durham Crematorium?
The standard attended cremation fee at Durham Crematorium is £675 (captured 27 May 2026 from the operator’s published list). Unattended cremation £675.
How much is a funeral near Durham Crematorium?
The median attended funeral director's charge in the Durham area is £3,265; the median direct cremation runs £1,240. These are funeral director charges only — the cremation fee at Durham Crematorium is paid separately.
Who runs Durham Crematorium?
Durham Crematorium is run by Durham County Council. It operates under a joint board / committee arrangement between local authorities. 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.