Canford Crematorium and Cemetery
Canford Lane, Westbury-on-Trym, Bristol BS9 3PQ
Opened in 1937 and operated by Bristol City Council. The principal crematorium for north and central Bristol, set within Canford Cemetery.
Bristol · England
Basic Cremation in Bristol
A simple, dignified cremation arranged across Bristol and the wider South West — handled by trusted local funeral directors and Bristol-area crematoria, never centralised hundreds of miles away.
0333 242 1405Available 24 hours a day, every day of the year
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£1,499 all-inclusive
About our service in Bristol
A local cremation, arranged with care.
If you’ve lost someone in Bristol or anywhere across the West, we can help you arrange a basic cremation — also called a direct or unattended cremation. The process happens locally: an independent funeral director near you brings your loved one into care at their own funeral home, and the cremation takes place at one of the established Bristol-area crematoria.
Bristol is well served. Canford Crematorium opened in 1937 and serves north and central Bristol. South Bristol Crematorium covers the south of the city. Westerleigh Crematorium serves South Gloucestershire and the eastern fringe, with Mangotsfield serving the suburban east. Weston-super-Mare Crematorium covers the North Somerset coastal stretch.
The price is £1,499 — a single all-inclusive figure covering everything that needs to happen. The team is available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Pricing in Bristol
A single price. No hidden extras.
£1,499complete
- Collection from a hospital or coroner's mortuary
- Professional care in a local mortuary
- A suitable coffin
- All paperwork and arrangements
- Cremation at a local Bristol & the West crematorium
- Ashes returned to you, or scattered with care
The £1,499 price covers collection from a hospital or coroner’s mortuary. Collection from a home, care home or hospice in Bristol or anywhere in Bristol & the West requires a £250 Priority Care collection fee — making the total £1,749. Always explained on the phone before anything happens, never added afterwards.
Local crematoria
The crematoria we use across Bristol & the West
We work with Canford, South Bristol, Westerleigh and Mangotsfield — alongside other crematoria across the wider Bristol region. Your local funeral director arranges the cremation at the appropriate facility for your area; you’ll know the date and time in advance.
South Bristol Crematorium and Cemetery
Bridgwater Road, Bedminster Down, Bristol BS13 7AS
Bristol City Council’s south Bristol facility. Modern crematorium serving south Bristol and the Somerset borders.
Westerleigh Crematorium
Westerleigh Road, Westerleigh, Bristol BS37 8QP
Set in the South Gloucestershire countryside east of Bristol. Privately operated and serves the eastern Bristol fringe and South Glos.
Mangotsfield Cemetery and Crematorium
Pendennis Road, Staple Hill, Bristol BS16 5JE
South Gloucestershire Council facility serving the eastern Bristol suburbs — Kingswood, Staple Hill, Hanham.
The exact crematorium used depends on the area of Bristol & the West you’re in, and on availability. The local funeral director arranges this directly and tells you the date and time in advance.
Areas covered
Bristol & the West and surrounding areas
We arrange basic cremations across the whole of Bristol & the West. The £1,499 price is the same in every area.
Bristol city centre
Clifton
Redland
Bishopston
Westbury-on-Trym
Henleaze
Stoke Bishop
Knowle
Bedminster
Southville
Hartcliffe
Bishopsworth
Brislington
St Pauls
Easton
Fishponds
Kingswood
Hanham
Filton
Yate
Don’t see your area? We almost certainly cover it — call us on 0333 242 1405 to check.
What to expect
What happens when you call
Five clear steps, taken at your pace, with someone to talk you through every one.
1
You call us
Day or night. Our team listens and gently takes you through what needs to happen.
2
Local Bristol care
An independent funeral director near you brings your loved one into their care at their own funeral home.
3
Paperwork
We help with all legal paperwork and book the cremation at a local crematorium.
4
Local Bristol & the West cremation
A dignified cremation takes place at one of Bristol & the West's established crematoria.
5
Ashes returned
The ashes can be returned to you for a memorial of your choosing, or scattered with care.
Collection from Bristol hospitals, care homes and private addresses across the city and the West typically happens within hours of your call, day or night. The local funeral director brings your loved one into care at their own funeral home — never into a centralised facility hundreds of miles away.
Registering a death in Bristol
Bristol Register Office
- Address
- Quakers Friars, Broadmead, Bristol BS1 3DF
- Phone
- 0117 922 2800
All deaths that occurred within the City of Bristol must be registered at Bristol Register Office at Quakers Friars in Broadmead. The office is appointment-only; bookings open once the Medical Examiner or coroner has released the paperwork. A death must normally be registered within 5 days unless the coroner is involved. Bristol participates in Tell Us Once. South Gloucestershire, North Somerset and Bath & North East Somerset each have their own register offices for deaths in those districts.
Hospital bereavement offices in Bristol & the West
If your loved one died in hospital, the hospital’s bereavement office handles the paperwork that needs to go to the Medical Examiner before the death can be registered. Your funeral director will normally liaise with them on your behalf.
Bristol Royal Infirmary (BRI)
Bereavement Services, Marlborough Street, BS2 8HW. Call ahead before visiting.
Southmead Hospital
Bereavement Office, Southmead Road, BS10 5NB. Open weekdays.
Bristol Royal Hospital for Children
Specialist child bereavement support. Upper Maudlin Street, BS2 8BJ.
When the coroner is involved
If the death has been referred to the coroner
If the death is unexpected, sudden or the cause is not yet clear, the Medical Examiner may refer the case to HM Senior Coroner for Avon, which covers Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset. This happens for around 40% of deaths in England and Wales.
The Bristol coroner reviews the cause of death and either releases the death for registration or arranges a post-mortem. Where a post-mortem is needed, your loved one is held at the Flax Bourton public mortuary.
If an inquest is opened, the coroner sends the paperwork to the registrar after it concludes. The cremation can proceed once the coroner releases your loved one to the funeral director.
Local support
Bereavement support in Bristol & the West
Grief takes time, and there’s no right way to feel. These local services in Bristol & the West provide free, confidential support — whether you need someone to talk to today or in a few months’ time.
Cruse Bereavement Support — Bristol
Free, confidential bereavement support across Bristol and the South West.
Visit websiteSt Peter's Hospice — Bereavement Service
Bereavement counselling open to anyone in Bristol, regardless of whether you used hospice services.
Visit websiteChildren's Hospice South West — bereavement
Bereavement support for families across the South West following the death of a child.
Visit websiteHelp with funeral costs
If you’re worried about the cost
If you’re receiving certain benefits and arranging the funeral, you may qualify for the government’s Funeral Expenses Payment.
Apply through gov.uk or call the Bereavement Service helpline on 0800 731 0469. Claims can be made up to six months after the funeral.
If you’re struggling to cover the £1,499 upfront, call us and we can talk through options.
We’re not financial advisors and can’t make benefit applications on your behalf, but the team is happy to talk you through what’s available before you commit to anything.
Frequently asked questions
Bristol questions, answered
Which Bristol crematorium will be used?
Most often Canford (north Bristol), South Bristol (south), or Westerleigh / Mangotsfield (east and South Gloucestershire). Your local funeral director picks the appropriate facility based on availability and your area.
Do you cover Bath, Weston-super-Mare and South Gloucestershire from Bristol?
Yes — we work with funeral directors and crematoria across the West. Each district has its own register office, but the £1,499 price is the same.
How quickly can you collect from a Bristol hospital?
Once the BRI or Southmead bereavement office and Medical Examiner have released the paperwork, collection is typically within hours, day or night.
What if my loved one died at home in Bristol?
If expected, call the GP or out-of-hours GP service to verify death. Then call us. If unexpected, 999 first — paramedic and police attendance is routine, which triggers a coroner referral.
Can ashes be scattered on the Avon Gorge or at sea?
Sea scattering off the Bristol Channel is straightforward. Avon Gorge / Clifton Downs scattering is also common with appropriate care. We return the ashes to you and what you do with them is entirely your choice.
Read more
Useful guides
If you’d like to read more about how a basic cremation works, what your price covers, or what to do in the days after someone has died, these guides are written in plain English.
What is a basic cremation?
How it works, why families choose it, and how it differs from a traditional funeral.
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What’s included
Every item your £1,499 price covers — and what it doesn’t.
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Prices
The full price, Priority Care collection fee, and help with funeral costs.
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When someone dies
The practical first steps in the first 24 to 72 hours, depending on where the death took place.
Read the guide →
Help & advice
Registering a death, when the coroner is involved, and other practical guides.
All guides →
Common questions
The questions families most often ask before arranging a basic cremation.
FAQs →
Other locations
We also cover cities near Bristol
The same simple, dignified £1,499 basic cremation is available across the wider region. If your loved one died outside Bristol itself, the appropriate local funeral director and crematorium will be used.
Basic Cremation in Bath
Somerset
Basic Cremation in Gloucester
Gloucestershire
Basic Cremation in Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
Basic Cremation in Exeter
Devon
Basic Cremation in Plymouth
Devon
Basic Cremation in Bournemouth
Dorset
Basic Cremation in Swindon
Wiltshire
Basic Cremation in Salisbury
Wiltshire
Don’t see your area? We cover the wider UK — view all locations or call us on 0333 242 1405.
Speak to us about a cremation in Bristol
There's always someone available to talk you through what needs to happen. Calls are answered day and night, every day of the year.
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