Crematorium · Rochdale

Rochdale Crematorium

Rochdale Crematorium is a crematorium in Rochdale, Greater Manchester. It is the closest option for Rochdale, Heywood, Milnrow, Whitworth. The nearest other crematorium is Blackley Crematorium, 6.4 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Rochdale, OL11 5EN
Phone	01706 352679
Website	rochdalememorialservice.co.uk
Council area	Rochdale
County / area	Greater Manchester

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Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£864.60 · 40-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£644.10
Unattended (direct) cremation	£520.10
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Rochdale Borough Council (same prices for Rochdale and Middleton crematoria). Fee year not stated on page. Standard includes cremation fee, 20-minute service, medical referee, environmental fee, music, ashes container and chapel. Time allowance 10 min entry + 20 min service + 10 min exit (40 min); services usually hourly. Witnessed committal (up to 15 min, up to 15 mourners) £644.10; direct cremation (no service) £520.10. Live stream £53.60.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Rochdale 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 Rochdale Crematorium

Rochdale1.1 mi
Heywood2.1 mi
Milnrow3 mi
Whitworth3.4 mi
Littleborough4.1 mi
Royton4.3 mi
Shaw4.5 mi
Middleton4.7 mi
Bury5 mi
Chadderton5.2 mi
Oldham5.9 mi
Ramsbottom5.9 mi
Bacup6 mi
Whitefield6.4 mi
Radcliffe7.1 mi
Rawtenstall7.2 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Rochdale 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 01706 352679.

How much does a cremation at Rochdale Crematorium cost?

Rochdale Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £864.60, with a lower-cost option at £644.10 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £520.10. 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.