Moray Crematorium

Telephone: 01542 850488

Crematorium information

Moray Crematorium stands on a site that has housed a church for over 200 years. The current church was rebuilt in the Gothic style in 1886 as Enzie South Parish Church and is a listed building. The crematorium, which opened in June 1999, has retained many of the original features of the church, including the original Wadsworth pipe organ and the original church bell.

The traditional but light and airy chapel seats 170 but can hold up to 230 with the provision of speakers in the foyer and under the porte-cochere (entrance). The chapel is also accessible for the less-abled and has a hearing loop system. We have a separate family room and accessible toilets and facilities. 

The beauty of Moray Crematorium is unique and unmatched. Set in approximately six acres of ground, our gardens of remembrance are fitted amidst the gently rolling hills of the Moray countryside. we offer a wide range of memorials to suit all tastes and our peaceful, tranquil gardens provide a quiet haven and restful sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. In keeping with the nature, we have a beautiful pond and water fountain area accessible over our bridge.

At Moray we are dedicated to our families, visitors and funeral directors and you are always assured of courtesy, confidentiality and a friendly approach to discussing your requirements. We are happy to support you through the service and your memorial options.

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

Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/MorayCrematoriumBuckie

Opening Hours

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

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

The Grounds:
Our grounds remain open all year round to members of the public.

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 during normal office hours. Before visiting please contact the crematorium.

Parking

There is 60 parking spaces and accessible spaces available.

Moray 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, fees for which 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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