Crematorium · Chorley

Charnock Richard Crematorium

Charnock Richard Crematorium is a crematorium at Preston Road, Chorley, Lancashire, run by Dignity Crematoria Ltd. It is the closest option for Chorley, Leyland, Horwich, Penwortham. The nearest other crematorium is Pleasington Crematorium, 8.5 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Preston Road, Charnock Richard, Chorley, PR7 5JP
Operator	Dignity Crematoria Ltd
Council area	Chorley
County / area	Lancashire

Directions

Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,340 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£850
Unattended (direct) cremation	£575
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (operator: Dignity (CMG). Std = Mon-Wed 10:30-15:30 60-min (45 in chapel); Thu-Fri £1,440; 09:30 £995; 30-min £850; attended direct £795; webcast £75). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Charnock Richard 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 Charnock Richard Crematorium

Chorley2 mi
Leyland2.8 mi
Horwich6.6 mi
Penwortham7.1 mi
Wigan7.5 mi
Preston7.5 mi
Skelmersdale8 mi
Burscough8.1 mi
Hindley9.1 mi
Darwen9.2 mi
Westhoughton9.5 mi
Ormskirk10.3 mi
Blackburn10.5 mi
Bolton11.4 mi
Ashton-in-Makerfield11.6 mi
Atherton11.7 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Charnock Richard 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 Charnock Richard Crematorium cost?

Charnock Richard Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,340, with a lower-cost option at £850 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £575. 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.