East Lancashire Crematorium

Telephone: 01617 246349

Crematorium information

East Lancashire Crematorium was dedicated in June 2007 by the Bishop of Bolton when it became the 250th crematorium to be opened in the UK. 

Located in the Market town of Radcliffe and enjoying stunning panoramic views of the Pennines the East Lancashire Crematorium is ideally located to give your loved ones the peaceful goodbye they deserve.

Our modern, bright chapel features seating for 96 people and overlooks picturesque grounds. Just outside of the main chapel is an inside seating area for those waiting for the service. For larger funerals we also have a covered exterior.

We have traditional organ facilities and a modern music system in place for webcast and visual tributes. Our system is also equipped with a hearing loop.

Our chapel is multi-faith and can cater for different types of services both religious and non-religious. Services last 45 minutes, which allows families time to gather and leave without the pressure of other funerals waiting for access. Longer services and private memorial services can also be arranged upon request.

We have accessible toilets and baby changing facilities and onsite parking for 87 including accessible parking spaces.

Our building is set in extensive grounds, maintained by our grounds team, featuring our private memorial gardens and scenic spots for quiet contemplation. We offer an array of internment, scatter and commemoration options.

Our highly trained staff are available at all times to advise our families. Please speak to our team with your queries or requests.

Admin office email address - eastlancashire.crematorium@thecmg.co.uk

Memorial office email address - eastlancs.memorialoffice@thecmg.co.uk

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Opening Hours

The Office:
Our office open Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00. We encourage booking an appointment prior to visiting. Please contact us to make an appointment.

The collection of cremated remains and memorial consultations can take place by means of an appointment.

The Grounds:
Our grounds are open to you for visiting Monday - Sunday 09:00 - 17:00

The Memorial Office:
Appointments can be made by contacting the crematorium by telephone or email.

The Book of Remembrance Room:
Our Book of Remembrance is available to view Monday - Sunday 09:00 - 17:00. Please contact us should you require the page turning to a specific day.

Parking

There are 87 parking spaces with 4 accessible spaces. If using a Sat Nav for directions to East Lancashire Crematorium please enter the following postcode: M26 4FR.

East Lancashire Crematorium

Our fees

We know that understanding what goes into the cost of a funeral can sometimes be difficult for families. We also recognise that understanding the overall financial implications of arranging a funeral is important. To this end we have included a downloadable price list of the services available to you.

It is important to us that any confusion is completely removed to help families to fully understand what the Cremation Fee includes, and what this means as part of the wider cost of the funeral. We have outlined the elements that are necessary to provide a cremation service to you below, although of course we would be happy to discuss any further queries you might have directly with you. You can contact us at any time to talk through any further options and any fees that might apply.

The cremation fee includes the following:

• All professional services relating to the administration and registration of the cremation, in line with statutory regulation.
• The use of our Chapel along with the assistance of a trained staff member on the day of the service.
• The provision of music during the funeral service (please contact the Crematorium for details of our available options).
• The sensitive handling of the cremation in line with environmental legislation.
• The appropriate national environmental levy for mercury abatement.
• The scattering or interment of the ashes within our Gardens of Remembrance, or the preparation for their removal along with a suitable container and the Cremation Certificate.
• Alternatively, we will look after the ashes safely and securely at our Crematoria site, and can share with you the various options and next steps available to care for your loved ones ashes.

We also offer weekend services, please contact us for availability. Fees for this along with other available services are detailed in the PDF attachment entitled Cremation Price List

Direct cremation

We have a number of options available to meet the ever increasing demand for this service which are detailed below.

Unattended Direct Cremation

• There will be no service in the chapel and no mourners in attendance.
• Sometime following the cremation, staff at the Crematorium will contact the Applicant to confirm instructions for the ashes in order to offer any further assistance. There are many occasions when families change their decision having had time for further thought and discussion.

Attended Direct Cremation

• The attended direct cremation is available at 9.00am.
• This option enables families to attend the crematorium to see the coffin in the chapel and be able to spend a few moments with the coffin before the leaving the chapel.
• The crematorium staff will be available to help and assist you during the time at the crematorium, showing you both in and out of the chapel at the appropriate times.
• Music may also be played should you wish.
• Sometime following the cremation, staff at the Crematorium will contact the Applicant to confirm instructions for the ashes in order to offer any further assistance. There are many occasions when families change their mind having had time for further thought.

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