Crematorium · Cheshire West and Chester

Birches Crematorium & Remembrance Park

Birches Crematorium & Remembrance Park is a crematorium in Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire. It is the closest option for Northwich, Middlewich, Knutsford, Winsford. The nearest other crematorium is Vale Royal Crematorium, 1.9 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Cheshire West and Chester, CW9 7SU
Council area	Cheshire West and Chester
County / area	Cheshire

Directions

Cremation fees (2025)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,035 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£650
Unattended (direct) cremation	£350
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (operator: independent (All Faiths UK). Reduced = 9/9.30am 30-min short service; 9am full-hour early service £740.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Birches Crematorium & Remembrance Park

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 Birches Crematorium & Remembrance Park

Northwich2.7 mi
Middlewich4.1 mi
Knutsford4.8 mi
Winsford5.3 mi
Sandbach8.3 mi
Altrincham10 mi
Wilmslow10.3 mi
Crewe10.5 mi
Frodsham11.2 mi
Warrington11.2 mi
Partington11.5 mi
Congleton11.7 mi
Wythenshawe11.8 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Birches Crematorium & Remembrance Park?

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.

How much does a cremation at Birches Crematorium & Remembrance Park cost?

Birches Crematorium & Remembrance Park’s published 2025 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,035, with a lower-cost option at £650 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £350. 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.