South Leicester Crematorium
Countesthorpe · Leicestershire
Private operator
This crematorium
South Leicester Crematorium
Countesthorpe, Leicestershire · opened 2015
Private operator
Quick answer
South Leicester Crematorium is a privately operated crematorium in Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, operated by Central Co-op, opened 2015. The standard attended cremation fee is £1,320; unattended cremation £495.
Crematorium details
- Operator
- Central Co-op
- Ownership
- Private
- Address
- Countesthorpe, Leicestershire
- Phone
- Not yet captured
- Not yet captured
- Website
- Visit operator site →
Price source: source page →
Cremation fees
Fees paid to Central Co-op. These are third-party charges separate from your funeral director's fee.
| Fee type | Amount | Captured | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard attended cremationOperator price list effective from 2026. Secondary-source local crematoria price list. Source-reviewed manual capture. | £1,320 | 27 May 2026 | link |
| Early-morning slotOperator price list effective from 2026. Secondary-source local crematoria price list. Source-reviewed manual capture. | £1,105 | 27 May 2026 | link |
| Unattended / direct cremationOperator price list effective from 2026. Secondary-source local crematoria price list. Source-reviewed manual capture. | £495 | 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 South Leicester Crematorium
South Leicester 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 “—”.
4.5 mi
6.9 mi
14.0 mi
14.9 mi
- Standard
- —
- Early slot
- —
- Unattended
- £610 source
- Weekend surcharge
- —
19.3 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 / 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 South Leicester Crematorium
CMA Standardised Price Lists from 15 funeral directors within 8 miles of Leicester.
- Median direct cremation (FD all-in)
- £1,500
- Direct cremation range
- £850–£2,235
- Median attended (FD only)
- £2,240
See the full Leicester 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 24 indexed funeral directors within 8 miles of Leicester.
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 South Leicester Crematorium has two distinct charges. The first is the cremation fee, paid to Central Co-op 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 South Leicester Crematorium?
South Leicester Crematorium is in Countesthorpe, Leicestershire, England. It is operated by Central Co-op.
What is the cremation fee at South Leicester Crematorium?
The standard attended cremation fee at South Leicester Crematorium is £1,320 (captured 27 May 2026 from the operator’s published list). Early-morning slots run £1,105. Unattended cremation £495.
How much is a funeral near South Leicester Crematorium?
The median attended funeral director's charge in the Leicester area is £2,240; the median direct cremation runs £1,500. These are funeral director charges only — the cremation fee at South Leicester Crematorium is paid separately.
Who runs South Leicester Crematorium?
South Leicester Crematorium is run by Central Co-op. As a privately operated crematorium, its cremation fee is set by the operator. 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.