Crematorium · Beetham

Beetham Hall Crematorium

Beetham Hall Crematorium is a crematorium at Beetham Hall, Beetham, Cumbria. It is the closest option for Milnthorpe, Carnforth, Grange-over-Sands, Kirkby Lonsdale. The nearest other crematorium is Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium, 9.8 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Beetham Hall, Beetham, LA7 7BQ
Phone	01539 565363
Website	beethamhallcrematorium.co.uk
Council area	Westmorland and Furness
County / area	Cumbria

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Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£1,150 · 30-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£1,025
Unattended (direct) cremation	£600
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Independent (Fishwick family). Page updated Feb 2026, no year label; old domain in input is parked. 9:30 slot £1,025; attended direct £850). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Beetham Hall Crematorium

Booking: your funeral director normally books the date and time. Early-morning slots are often cheaper.
Service length: slots vary between crematoria — ask how long you’ll have in the chapel, and whether a double slot is available for a longer service.
Unattended (direct) cremation: most crematoria offer a lower fee for a cremation with no service. About direct cremation.
Livestreaming: many crematoria can webcast the service for people who can’t attend — ask when booking.
Faith needs: ask about witnessing the committal (important for Hindu and Sikh families), religious symbols in the chapel, and music.
Ashes: collect them, have your funeral director collect them, or ask about the gardens of remembrance. Where you can scatter ashes.

Towns near Beetham Hall Crematorium

Milnthorpe1.5 mi
Carnforth5.3 mi
Grange-over-Sands5.8 mi
Kirkby Lonsdale6.9 mi
Kendal8.6 mi
Morecambe10 mi
Lancaster10.9 mi
Heysham11.8 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Beetham Hall Crematorium?

Your funeral director usually books the service time with the crematorium on your behalf. If you are arranging a funeral yourself, contact the crematorium office directly on 01539 565363.

How much does a cremation at Beetham Hall Crematorium cost?

Beetham Hall Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,150, with a lower-cost option at £1,025 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £600. This is the crematorium’s fee only — your funeral director’s charges are extra. Always check the current price with the crematorium.

Can the family watch the coffin enter the cremator?

Many UK crematoria let a small number of family members witness the charge — an important part of Hindu and Sikh funerals. Ask the crematorium in advance so they can arrange it.

When will the ashes be ready?

Ashes are usually ready within a few working days. You can collect them yourself, ask the funeral director to collect them, or ask about scattering or burial in the crematorium’s grounds.