East Lancashire Crematorium
Cemetery Road, Radcliffe, Bury, Greater Manchester, M26 4EU
Our crematorium and memorial grounds
Dedicated by the Bishop of Bolton in 2007 as the UK's 250th crematorium, East Lancashire Crematorium has become a trusted place to say a personal goodbye. Set in the market town of Radcliffe, our carefully maintained grounds overlook Elton Reservoir offering panoramic views of the Pennines. This is a peaceful place to come together, whether you are attending a service, or visiting in remembrance.
A chapel for all faiths and beliefs
This light, spacious chapel at East Lancashire Crematorium provides comfortable seating for up to 96 guests. For larger funeral services or celebrations of life, we are able to accommodate additional guests in a dedicated covered area outside the chapel. To personalise the service, we have a modern sound system to play music of your choice, and space for singers and musicians too.
Our chapel and facilities
Chapel capacity
- 96 seated guests
- Additional standing room
Audiovisuals
- Music system
- Organ
- Screens for visual tributes
- Webcasting option
Parking
- 87 standard spaces
- 4 accessible spaces
Facilities
- Waiting area
- Hearing loop
- Accessible toilets
- Baby changing facilities
Memorials
- Range of memorial options
- Book of Remembrance
A compassionate team to support you
If you need support to arrange a cremation in Manchester, or nearby areas such as Bury, Radcliffe or Bolton, we work with local funeral directors, faith leaders and celebrants across Greater Manchester. East Lancashire Crematorium is equipped with a music system, organ, screens for visual tributes and webcasting for those joining remotely. If you'd like to tour the crematorium and memorial grounds, please call us to arrange an appointment — we're here to support you.
Memorials at East Lancashire Crematorium
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.
- Cemetery Road, Radcliffe, Bury, Greater Manchester, M26 4EU
- 0161 724 6349
Crematorium Office Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Crematorium Grounds Opening Hours
Monday-Sunday: 8am-5pm
Book Of Remembrance Opening Hours
Monday-Sunday: 9am-5pm
Our services
Cremation services at East Lancashire Crematorium
We offer attended and unattended cremation services at East Lancashire Crematorium
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 East Lancashire Crematorium 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 East Lancashire Crematorium
- Cemetery Road, Radcliffe, Bury, Greater Manchester, M26 4EU
- 0161 724 6349
General enquiries
eastlancashire.crematorium@thecmg.co.ukMemorial enquiries
eastlancs.memorialoffice@thecmg.co.uk
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