Crematorium · Chester

Blacon Cemetery and Chester Crematorium

Blacon Cemetery and Chester Crematorium is a crematorium at Blacon Avenue, Chester, Cheshire. It is the closest option for Chester, Ellesmere Port, Shotton, Connah's Quay. The nearest other crematorium is Flintshire Memorial Park and Crematorium, 7.9 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Blacon Avenue, Chester, CH1 5BB
Council area	Cheshire West and Chester
County / area	Cheshire

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,044.50 · 30-minute slot
Unattended (direct) cremation	£564.50
Non-resident rate	£1,149
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (operator: Cheshire West and Chester Council. Resident rate; includes 30-min chapel service, environmental surcharge, medical referee fee.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Blacon Cemetery and Chester 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 Blacon Cemetery and Chester Crematorium

Chester1.2 mi
Ellesmere Port5.1 mi
Shotton5.3 mi
Connah's Quay6.6 mi
Buckley7.5 mi
Neston8.7 mi
Bromborough9.3 mi
Flint9.8 mi
Mold10 mi
Frodsham10.3 mi
Bebington10.8 mi
Halewood11.2 mi
New Ferry11.4 mi
Bagillt11.5 mi
Wrexham11.5 mi
Heswall11.6 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Blacon Cemetery and Chester 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.

How much does a cremation at Blacon Cemetery and Chester Crematorium cost?

Blacon Cemetery and Chester Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,044.50 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £564.50. 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.