Crematorium · Lancaster

Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium

Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium is a crematorium at Powder House Lane, Lancaster, Lancashire, run by Dignity. It is the closest option for Lancaster, Morecambe, Heysham, Carnforth. The nearest other crematorium is Beetham Hall Crematorium, 9.8 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Powder House Lane, Lancaster, LA2 6AD
Phone	01524 848394
Website	dignityfunerals.co.uk
Operator	Dignity
Council area	Lancaster
County / area	Lancashire

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,275 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£750
Unattended (direct) cremation	£575
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Dignity / The Crematorium and Memorial Group price list effective 6 April 2026. Standard = 60-min Mon-Fri 10:30-16:30 (also Saturday £1,275). Reduced = attended direct cremation £750; 30-min 09:00/17:30 £795; 09:30 60-min £995; twilight 60-min £1,275. Sunday £2,250. Live webcast £75.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Lancaster and Morecambe 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 Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium

Lancaster1.4 mi
Morecambe2 mi
Heysham3.1 mi
Carnforth4.7 mi
Grange-over-Sands9.5 mi
Milnthorpe11.3 mi
Garstang11.5 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Lancaster and Morecambe 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 01524 848394.

How much does a cremation at Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium cost?

Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,275, with a lower-cost option at £750 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.