Crematorium · St Helens

St Helens Cemetery & Crematorium

St Helens Cemetery & Crematorium is a crematorium at Rainford Road, St Helens, Merseyside. It is the closest option for St Helens, Prescot, Whiston, Earlestown. The nearest other crematorium is Springwood Crematorium, 8.6 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Rainford Road, St Helens, WA10 6DF
Phone	01744 675490
Website	sthelens.gov.uk
Opening hours	Mon-Sun 09:00-16:30
Council area	St. Helens
County / area	Merseyside

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£926 · 30-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£665
Unattended (direct) cremation	£406
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (St Helens Borough Council. Valid 1 Apr 2026-31 Mar 2027; same resident/non-resident cremation fee. Over-18 cremation £926 incl. £59 environmental charge and £20 medical referee fee; cremation-pricing page describes this as 'Standard Attended Cremation Option 1', Mon-Fri half-hourly 10am-4pm, 20-min service + 10 min entry/exit. Option 2 (50-min service) £1,040. Early morning 9am/9.30am £665. Direct cremation £406. Live & on-demand streaming available via Obitus.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at St Helens Cemetery & 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 St Helens Cemetery & Crematorium

St Helens1.4 mi
Prescot3.3 mi
Whiston3.7 mi
Earlestown5 mi
Ashton-in-Makerfield5 mi
Huyton5 mi
Kirkby5.4 mi
Newton-le-Willows5.6 mi
Skelmersdale5.7 mi
Golborne6.6 mi
Widnes7.2 mi
Wigan7.6 mi
Lowton7.8 mi
Halewood8 mi
Maghull8.3 mi
Ormskirk8.6 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at St Helens Cemetery & 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 01744 675490.

How much does a cremation at St Helens Cemetery & Crematorium cost?

St Helens Cemetery & Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £926, with a lower-cost option at £665 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £406. 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.