Crematorium · Poulton-le-Fylde

Carleton Cemetery & Crematorium

Carleton Cemetery & Crematorium is a crematorium at Stocks Lane, Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire. It is the closest option for Poulton-le-Fylde, Thornton, Blackpool, Cleveleys. The nearest other crematorium is Lytham Park Cemetery & Crematorium, 6.6 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Stocks Lane, Poulton-le-Fylde, FY6 7QS
Council area	Blackpool
County / area	Lancashire

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,000 · 45-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£600
Unattended (direct) cremation	£535
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (operator: Blackpool Council. Std = 45-min midday slot (35 in chapel); 30-min slot £955; early 8.30/9.00 30-min £600; live stream from £68). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Carleton Cemetery & 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 Carleton Cemetery & Crematorium

Poulton-le-Fylde1.3 mi
Thornton2.1 mi
Blackpool2.3 mi
Cleveleys2.4 mi
Fleetwood5.4 mi
Lytham St Annes6.8 mi
Kirkham7.5 mi
Lytham7.8 mi
Garstang10.8 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Carleton Cemetery & 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 Carleton Cemetery & Crematorium cost?

Carleton Cemetery & Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,000, with a lower-cost option at £600 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £535. 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.