Crematorium · Sefton

Thornton Crematorium

Thornton Crematorium is a crematorium in Sefton, Merseyside. It is the closest option for Crosby, Litherland, Maghull, Bootle. The nearest other crematorium is West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium, 7.6 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Sefton, L23 1TN
Council area	Sefton
County / area	Merseyside

Directions

Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,052 · 30-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£460
Unattended (direct) cremation	£405
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Sefton Council Bereavement Services (price list covers Thornton and Southport crematoria). Cremation fee (standard) Mon-Wed £1,052, Thu-Fri £1,102; includes medical referee fee, choice of music and single still image. Direct cremation attended £460; unattended £405 (£280 for SAIF/NAFD/BIFD member funeral directors). 40-min chapel extension £270. Standard service time 30 minutes (arranging-a-funeral page). Webcast £95. Under-18s CFF funded.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Thornton 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 Thornton Crematorium

Crosby1.9 mi
Litherland2 mi
Maghull2.3 mi
Bootle3.5 mi
Kirkby4.5 mi
Formby4.8 mi
Wallasey5.7 mi
Ormskirk6.4 mi
Liverpool6.5 mi
Birkenhead7.8 mi
Moreton8.5 mi
Burscough8.7 mi
Huyton8.9 mi
Prescot9.3 mi
Skelmersdale9.6 mi
New Ferry9.6 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Thornton 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 Thornton Crematorium cost?

Thornton Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,052, with a lower-cost option at £460 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £405. 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.