Crematorium · Barrow-in-Furness

Thorncliffe Crematorium

Thorncliffe Crematorium is a crematorium in Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria. It is the closest option for Barrow-in-Furness, Dalton-in-Furness, Askam-in-Furness, Millom. The nearest other crematorium is Lancaster and Morecambe Crematorium, 17.1 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Barrow-in-Furness, LA14 5NG
Council area	Westmorland and Furness
County / area	Cumbria

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Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£960
Reduced-cost / early service	£500
Unattended (direct) cremation	£425
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Westmorland and Furness Council (listed as Barrow Crematorium). Fee year not stated on page. Cremation with service £960; attended cremation without a service at 9:15am or 4:00pm (10 minutes chapel time) £500; cremation without a service £425 (incl. medical referee fee and environmental levy); witnessed charge +£208. Non-resident doubling stated only for burial fees. Live and on-demand webcast £56. Slot length not stated.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Thorncliffe 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Thorncliffe 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.

How much does a cremation at Thorncliffe Crematorium cost?

Thorncliffe Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £960, with a lower-cost option at £500 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £425. 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.