Crematorium · Radcliffe

East Lancashire Crematorium (Radcliffe)

East Lancashire Crematorium (Radcliffe) is a crematorium in Radcliffe, Greater Manchester. It is the closest option for Radcliffe, Whitefield, Bury, Kearsley. The nearest other crematorium is Blackley Crematorium, 4.8 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Radcliffe, M26 4EU
Phone	0161 724 6349
Website	dignityfunerals.co.uk
Council area	Bury
County / area	Greater Manchester

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,290 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£825
Unattended (direct) cremation	£575
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (RENAMED/OPERATOR: this is East Lancashire Crematorium, Cemetery Road, Radcliffe M26 4EU, operated by CMG (Crematoria Management Group / Dignity), not Bury Council directly. Effective 2 Jan 2026. 60-min 10:30-15:30 Mon-Wed £1,290, Thu-Fri and Sat £1,390; 09:30/16:30 60-min £895; 09:00/17:30 30-min £825 (reduced); twilight £1,290/£1,390; Sun £2,200. Attended direct (08:15/08:20) £795. Webcast £75.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at East Lancashire Crematorium (Radcliffe)

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 East Lancashire Crematorium (Radcliffe)

Radcliffe0.9 mi
Whitefield1.8 mi
Bury1.9 mi
Kearsley3 mi
Prestwich3.2 mi
Farnworth3.3 mi
Pendlebury3.9 mi
Bolton4.2 mi
Swinton4.4 mi
Walkden4.4 mi
Heywood4.6 mi
Ramsbottom5.3 mi
Worsley5.4 mi
Middleton5.5 mi
Salford6.1 mi
Eccles6.1 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at East Lancashire Crematorium (Radcliffe)?

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 0161 724 6349.

How much does a cremation at East Lancashire Crematorium (Radcliffe) cost?

East Lancashire Crematorium (Radcliffe)’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,290, with a lower-cost option at £825 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.