Crematorium · Bloxwich

Mercia Forest Crematorium and Memorial Gardens

Mercia Forest Crematorium and Memorial Gardens is a crematorium in Bloxwich, West Midlands. It is the closest option for Bloxwich, Wednesfield, Willenhall, Walsall. The nearest other crematorium is Bushbury Crematorium and Cemetery, 3.4 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Bloxwich, WS3 2TN
Phone	01922 660560
Website	merciaforestcrematorium.co.uk
Council area	Walsall
County / area	West Midlands

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,225 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£825
Unattended (direct) cremation	£585
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Operated by Westerleigh Group; fees effective from 1 April 2026. Time-of-day pricing: £1,225 is the peak 11:30-13:30 weekday 60-min slot; other 60-min weekday slots £1,125 (10:30, 14:30, 15:30, twilight) or £925 (09:30, 16:30). Reduced = 30-min slot (08:30, 09:00, 17:30) £825. Direct (unattended) £585. Saturday £1,225, Sunday £1,750. Webcast £70. Price list address is Broad Lane, Essington WV11 2RJ.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Mercia Forest Crematorium and Memorial Gardens

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 Mercia Forest Crematorium and Memorial Gardens

Bloxwich1.2 mi
Wednesfield3.1 mi
Willenhall3.2 mi
Walsall3.4 mi
Darlaston3.8 mi
Brownhills4.2 mi
Cannock4.2 mi
Bilston4.7 mi
Aldridge4.8 mi
Wednesbury5.2 mi
Wolverhampton5.2 mi
Burntwood5.8 mi
Hednesford5.9 mi
Coseley6.4 mi
Tipton7.1 mi
West Bromwich7.7 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Mercia Forest Crematorium and Memorial Gardens?

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 01922 660560.

How much does a cremation at Mercia Forest Crematorium and Memorial Gardens cost?

Mercia Forest Crematorium and Memorial Gardens’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,225, with a lower-cost option at £825 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.