Crematorium · Bolton

Overdale Crematorium

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

Contact & directions

Address	Bolton, BL1 5BU
Phone	01204 334499
Website	bolton.gov.uk
Council area	Bolton
County / area	Greater Manchester

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,112
Reduced-cost / early service	£906
Unattended (direct) cremation	£362

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Bolton Council prices effective 1 April 2026. Reduced = 9.00/9.15am Mon-Fri slots. Direct cremation attended (max 10 people) £612; Saturday £1,490; extra chapel time 45 mins £542. Under-18s free.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Overdale 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 Overdale Crematorium

Bolton1.5 mi
Westhoughton3 mi
Farnworth3.4 mi
Horwich3.6 mi
Atherton3.7 mi
Tyldesley4.3 mi
Kearsley4.4 mi
Walkden4.5 mi
Astley5.2 mi
Hindley5.5 mi
Radcliffe5.8 mi
Leigh5.9 mi
Worsley6.4 mi
Swinton6.9 mi
Pendlebury6.9 mi
Bury7 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Overdale 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 01204 334499.

How much does a cremation at Overdale Crematorium cost?

Overdale Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,112, with a lower-cost option at £906 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £362. 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.