Scarborough Crematorium
Scarborough · North Yorkshire
Council-run
This crematorium
Scarborough Crematorium
Scarborough, North Yorkshire · opened 1961
Council-run
Quick answer
Scarborough Crematorium is a council-run crematorium in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, operated by North Yorkshire Council, opened 1961. Median direct cremation in the Scarborough area runs £1,493 (funeral-director charges from CMA Standardised Price Lists).
Crematorium details
- Operator
- North Yorkshire Council
- Ownership
- Local authority
- Address
- Scarborough, North Yorkshire
- Phone
- Not yet captured
- Not yet captured
- Website
- Visit operator site →
Price source: source page →
Cremation fees
Fees paid to North Yorkshire Council. These are third-party charges separate from your funeral director's fee.
| Fee type | Amount | Captured | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early-morning slotOperator price list effective from 1st April 2024. Reduced-fee early or shorter attended service captured from the operator page. | £674 | 27 May 2026 | link |
| Unattended / direct cremationOperator price list effective from 1st April 2024. Unattended or direct cremation fee captured from the operator page. | £530 | 27 May 2026 | link |
| Scattering of ashesOperator price list effective from 1st April 2024. Scattering, strewing or interment of ashes fee captured from the operator page. | £70 | 27 May 2026 | link |
| Webcast / livestreamOperator price list effective from 1st April 2024. Webcast option captured from the operator page. | £55 | 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 Scarborough Crematorium
Scarborough 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 “—”.
11.7 mi
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 serviceNot stated
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 Scarborough Crematorium
CMA Standardised Price Lists from 3 funeral directors within 8 miles of York.
- Median direct cremation (FD all-in)
- £1,493
- Direct cremation range
- £1,240–£1,745
- Median attended (FD only)
- £2,495
See the full York 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 3 captured price lists from 9 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles of York.
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 Scarborough Crematorium has two distinct charges. The first is the cremation fee, paid to North Yorkshire 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 Scarborough Crematorium?
Scarborough Crematorium is in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, England. It is operated by North Yorkshire Council.
What is the cremation fee at Scarborough Crematorium?
Funeral Cost Index has not yet captured a verified cremation fee for Scarborough 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 Scarborough Crematorium?
The median attended funeral director's charge in the York area is £2,495; the median direct cremation runs £1,493. These are funeral director charges only — the cremation fee at Scarborough Crematorium is paid separately.
Who runs Scarborough Crematorium?
Scarborough Crematorium is run by North Yorkshire 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.