Markeaton Crematorium
Derby · Derbyshire
Council-run
This crematorium
- Standard
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- Early slot
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- Unattended
- £392 source
- Weekend surcharge
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Markeaton Crematorium
Derby, Derbyshire · opened 1956
Council-run
Quick answer
Markeaton Crematorium is a council-run crematorium in Derby, Derbyshire, operated by Derby City Council, opened 1956. Median direct cremation in the Derby area runs £1,395 (funeral-director charges from CMA Standardised Price Lists).
Crematorium details
- Operator
- Derby City Council
- Ownership
- Local authority
- Address
- Derby, Derbyshire
- Phone
- Not yet captured
- Not yet captured
- Website
- Visit operator site →
Price source: source page →
Cremation fees
Fees paid to Derby City Council. These are third-party charges separate from your funeral director's fee.
| Fee type | Amount | Captured | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unattended / direct cremationOperator price list effective from 26 January 2026. Unattended or direct cremation fee captured from the operator page. | £392 | 27 May 2026 | link |
| Scattering of ashesOperator price list effective from 26 January 2026. Scattering, strewing or interment of ashes fee captured from the operator page. | £133 | 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 Markeaton Crematorium
Markeaton 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 serviceNot stated
Unattended / direct cremationAvailable
Early-morning reduced-fee slotNot stated
Weekend serviceNot stated
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 Markeaton Crematorium
CMA Standardised Price Lists from 15 funeral directors within 8 miles of Derby.
- Median direct cremation (FD all-in)
- £1,395
- Direct cremation range
- £1,240–£1,545
- Median attended (FD only)
- £2,659
See the full Derby 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 15 captured price lists from 26 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles of Derby.
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 Markeaton Crematorium has two distinct charges. The first is the cremation fee, paid to Derby City 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 Markeaton Crematorium?
Markeaton Crematorium is in Derby, Derbyshire, England. It is operated by Derby City Council.
What is the cremation fee at Markeaton Crematorium?
Funeral Cost Index has not yet captured a verified cremation fee for Markeaton 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 Markeaton Crematorium?
The median attended funeral director's charge in the Derby area is £2,659; the median direct cremation runs £1,395. These are funeral director charges only — the cremation fee at Markeaton Crematorium is paid separately.
Who runs Markeaton Crematorium?
Markeaton Crematorium is run by Derby City 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.