Crematorium · Atherton

Howe Bridge Crematorium

Howe Bridge Crematorium is a crematorium in Atherton, Greater Manchester. It is the closest option for Atherton, Leigh, Tyldesley, Westhoughton. The nearest other crematorium is Overdale Crematorium, 4.5 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Atherton, M46 0LZ
Phone	01942 870811
Website	howebridgecrematorium.co.uk
Council area	Wigan
County / area	Greater Manchester

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,295 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£850
Unattended (direct) cremation	£585
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Westerleigh Group; effective 1 Apr 2026. Standard = peak 60-min slot Mon-Fri 11:30-14:30; 10:30/15:30 £1,195; 09:30/16:30 £995; twilight £1,195; Sat £1,295; Sun £1,750. Reduced = 30-min slot (08:30/09:00/17:30). Unattended = Direct Cremation. Webcast £70.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Howe Bridge 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 Howe Bridge Crematorium

Atherton1.1 mi
Leigh1.5 mi
Tyldesley2.1 mi
Westhoughton2.2 mi
Hindley2.8 mi
Astley3 mi
Lowton3.9 mi
Golborne4.5 mi
Walkden4.8 mi
Wigan5.1 mi
Farnworth5.3 mi
Bolton5.4 mi
Horwich5.6 mi
Ashton-in-Makerfield5.7 mi
Worsley5.8 mi
Kearsley5.9 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Howe Bridge 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 01942 870811.

How much does a cremation at Howe Bridge Crematorium cost?

Howe Bridge Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,295, with a lower-cost option at £850 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £585. 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.