Bentley Crematorium & Cemetery
Ongar Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9RZ
Our crematorium and memorial grounds
Since opening in 2012, Bentley Crematorium & Cemetery has become a trusted place to say a meaningful goodbye. Set within beautifully landscaped grounds, this is a calm and respectful space to come together for a meaningful funeral or celebration of life. From our light-filled chapel to our accessible gardens of remembrance, every detail is designed to offer support and care throughout the year.
A chapel for all faiths and beliefs
Our thoughtfully designed chapel at Bentley Crematorium creates a welcoming space to come together. The chapel is heated in winter and air conditioned in summer, and offers comfortable seating for up to 99 guests. For larger funeral services there is room for an additional 100 guests to stand. We have a modern sound system available to play music of your choice, and there is space for singers and musicians too.
Our chapel and facilities
Chapel capacity
- 99 seated guests
- 100 standing guests
Audiovisuals
- Music system
- Screens for visual tributes
- Webcasting option
Parking
- 70 standard spaces
- Accessible spaces
Facilities
- Waiting room with drinks available
- Hearing loop
- Accessible access and toilets
Memorials
- Range of memorial options
- Book of Remembrance
A compassionate team to support you
If you need support to arrange a cremation in Brentwood, or nearby areas such as Chelmsford, Basildon or Romford, we work with local funeral directors, faith leaders and celebrants across Essex. Bentley Crematorium's chapel is equipped with a music system, screens for visual tributes and a webcasting option for those unable to attend in person. A waiting room with refreshments and fully accessible facilities are also available. If you'd like to tour the crematorium and memorial grounds, please call us to arrange an appointment — we're here to support you every step of the way.
Memorials at Bentley Crematorium & Cemetery
We offer different ways to create a lasting tribute within our memorial grounds.
Our memorial specialists are here to help you find something that truly reflects your loved one, from a memorial garden to a plaque or dedication in our Book of Remembrance.
Contact us to arrange a tour and talk through the options.
Visiting us
If you would like to talk about planning a service or memorial, please call us to arrange an appointment. We welcome every visitor.
- Ongar Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9RZ
- 01277 289111
Crematorium Office Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Crematorium Grounds Opening Hours
Monday-Sunday: 8am-7pm (April-October),
8am-5pm (November-March)
Book of Remembrance Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Cemetery Opening Times
Monday-Sunday: 8am – 5pm (October - April),
8am-7pm (May - September)
Our services
Cremation services at Bentley Crematorium & Cemetery
We offer attended and unattended cremation services at Bentley Crematorium & Cemetery
An attended cremation
Where family and friends come together for a funeral or memorial service in our chapel. You can personalise the service with music, readings and tributes. Loved ones will be able to spend a few moments with the coffin before leaving the chapel.
An attended direct cremation
This option enables families to attend the crematorium to see the coffin in the chapel. Although there is no funeral or memorial service, you can choose the music that is playing and will be able to spend a few moments with the coffin.
An unattended, direct cremation
A direct cremation means there is no funeral or memorial service in the chapel, and no mourners in attendance.
For more information about personalising a service, speak to your funeral director, or contact us.
Our fees
All cremation fees at Bentley Crematorium & Cemetery include:
• The use of our chapel
• A single tribute photo displayed on screen throughout the service (not available for attended direct cremations)
• The use of our state-of-the-art media system to play music of your choice
• All services relating to the administration and registration of the cremation, in line with statutory regulation
• Certificate of cremation
• Provision of a container for the ashes
• The option to witness the scattering of the ashes within our Gardens of Remembrance, or preparation of the ashes for collection
Contact Bentley Crematorium & Cemetery
- Ongar Road, Pilgrims Hatch, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9RZ
- 01277 289111
General enquiries
bentley.crematorium@thecmg.co.ukMemorial enquiries
bentley.memorialoffice@thecmg.co.uk
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