Crematorium · Wirral

Landican Cemetery and Crematorium

Landican Cemetery and Crematorium is a crematorium in Wirral, Merseyside, run by Metropolitan Borough of Wirral. It is the closest option for Heswall, Moreton, Birkenhead, Bebington. The nearest other crematorium is Springwood Crematorium, 8.7 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Wirral, CH49 5LW
Operator	Metropolitan Borough of Wirral
Council area	Wirral
County / area	Merseyside

Directions

Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£1,057
Reduced-cost / early service	£655
Unattended (direct) cremation	£530
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Wirral Council; page carries no year label (current published fees as at 2026-09-25). Standard attended Mon-Fri 09:30-16:00 £1,057. Reduced = attended direct cremation £655; early off-peak (09:00-09:30) £688. Direct (Tue-Thu 08:30) £530. Incl. medical referee fee and environmental surcharge. Extra 20 min £243 / 40 min £378. Saturday +50%. Slot length not stated. Webcast £56.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Landican Cemetery and 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 Landican Cemetery and Crematorium

Heswall2.6 mi
Moreton2.7 mi
Birkenhead3 mi
Bebington3.5 mi
New Ferry3.8 mi
West Kirby4.2 mi
Hoylake4.2 mi
Wallasey4.5 mi
Liverpool4.9 mi
Bromborough5 mi
Neston5.2 mi
Bootle7 mi
Bagillt7.7 mi
Flint8.2 mi
Litherland8.3 mi
Holywell8.5 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Landican Cemetery and 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 Landican Cemetery and Crematorium cost?

Landican Cemetery and Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,057, with a lower-cost option at £655 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £530. 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.