Crematorium · Stockport

Stockport Cemetery and Crematorium

Stockport Cemetery and Crematorium is a crematorium in Stockport, Greater Manchester. It is the closest option for Stockport, Hazel Grove, Bramhall, Cheadle Hulme. The nearest other crematorium is Manchester Crematorium, 5.3 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Stockport, SK1 3JL
Phone	0161 480 5221
Website	dignityfunerals.co.uk
Council area	Stockport
County / area	Greater Manchester

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Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£1,095
Reduced-cost / early service	£746
Unattended (direct) cremation	£541
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Fee year not stated on page (page last updated 6 September 2026). Published by Stockport Council (bookings via [email protected]); a Dignity page for Stockport exists but shows 'page is unavailable' and no Dignity price list PDF exists, so council fees used. Same fee for residents and non-residents. Standard £1,095 for services 9:45am-3:15pm; 3:45pm, 4pm and Saturday mornings £1,244. Intimate service (max 12 attendees) 9am/9:15am £746. Unattended (8:15/8:20am) £541. Webcast incl. 7-day on demand £86. Slot length not stated.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Stockport Cemetery and 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 Stockport Cemetery and Crematorium

Stockport0.8 mi
Hazel Grove1.9 mi
Bramhall2.1 mi
Cheadle Hulme2.6 mi
Cheadle2.6 mi
Marple3.3 mi
Poynton3.6 mi
Denton4.1 mi
Hyde4.7 mi
Wythenshawe4.9 mi
Audenshaw5.1 mi
Droylsden5.6 mi
Dukinfield5.8 mi
Wilmslow6.1 mi
Ashton-under-Lyne6.4 mi
New Mills6.5 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Stockport Cemetery and 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 0161 480 5221.

How much does a cremation at Stockport Cemetery and Crematorium cost?

Stockport Cemetery and Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,095, with a lower-cost option at £746 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £541. 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.