Where and when a cremation can take place, how to book one and how much it costs.
Where cremations can take place
Cremations can only take place at either of our crematoriums
- South Bristol crematorium
- Canford crematorium
A cremation can take place:
- Monday to Friday
- between 9am and 3.45pm
Arrange a cremation
Call Canford Cemetery and Crematorium or South Bristol Cemetery and Crematorium
Cremation fees from 1 June 2025
For the cremation of a:
- stillborn child or a person under 18 years old at the time of their death:
- early service time (9am, 9.30am,10am): includes 30 minute slot and 20 minute service: free
- regular time: includes 45 minute slot and 30 minute service: free
- person 18 years old or older at the time of death:
- early service time (9am, 9.30am,10am): includes 30 minute slot and 20 minute service: £860
- regular time: includes 45 minute slot and 30 minute service: £1,210
The above cremation fees include:
- all professional fees relating to the administration and registration of the cremation, in line with statutory requirements
- the use of our chapel and attendance of our Chapel Assistant on the day of the service
- the use of our music system during the service
- use of organist
- the scattering of ashes in our Garden of Remembrance unwitnessed or the preparation of the ashes for their removal, along with a Cremation Certificate
We can also look after the ashes for a period of up to 2 months before requesting final instructions.
Surcharges
- Additional time in the Chapel, includes 45 minute slot and 30 minute service: £245
- Direct Cremation Fee £280 (a direct cremation is an unattended cremation with no mourners present)
- Cremation Fees include any environmental levy where applicable
Other fees
- Chapel use only, includes 45 minute slot and 30 minute service: £245
- Witnessed scatter of ashes £45
- Witnessed/Unwitnessed scatter of ashes where cremation took place elsewhere: £90
Memorial products to purchase direct from crematorium
For memorial and Book of Remembrance fees visit our Cremation and memorials page.
Additional media services
We can also provide these media services:
Single Photo
Shown throughout service or at a specified time: Free
Single Photo (2nd): £16.67
For any additional images beyond the single photo.
Basic slideshow: £54.17
Photo slideshow of up to 25 photos, to display on a loop, or once, during the service.
Music Tribute: £75
Professional slideshow (up to 25 photos set to music)
Themed Tribute: £95
Choose from a range of curated themes, and have up to 25 photos professionally edited and timed to a chosen piece of music
Extra Tribute Photos: £25
Up to 25 addional photos for professional slideshow
Tribute Download Link: £10
A digital download of the service, Music Tribute or Themed Tribute, when ordered alongside the service recording, Music Tribute or Themed Tribute
Digital Download (stand alone): £50
A digital download of the service, when ordered as a stand alone product
Family Supplied Tribute: £32
Professional checking and preparation of video tribute made by family (or third party)
Extra work Charge: £22
Additional editing, revision or extra professional work not covered in standard packages above
Live + on demand: £54.17
Live webcast of service inc. live webcast (available for downloading for 28 days)
Keepsake Copy: £65
Webcast Recording to keep (we can provide a DVD or USB) First Copy
Keepsakes Video Book: £95
A portable video of the service, tribute or both set in its own A5 electronic screen
Keepsake Memory Box : £130
25 photos professionally printed and delivered in a bespoke, personalised box alongside your service, tribute
Second Copies USB or DVD: £32
Webcast (additional copies in one of the formats above)
Second Copies Video Books: £75
Second Copies Memory Box: £100