Crematorium · Davenham, Northwich

Vale Royal Crematorium

Vale Royal Crematorium is a crematorium at Vale Royal Crematorium, Shurlach Lane, Davenham, Northwich, Cheshire. It is the closest option for Northwich, Winsford, Middlewich, Knutsford. The nearest other crematorium is Birches Crematorium & Remembrance Park, 1.9 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Vale Royal Crematorium, Shurlach Lane, Davenham, Northwich, CW9 8RP
Phone	01606 818990
Website	valeroyalcrematorium.co.uk
Council area	Cheshire West and Chester
County / area	Cheshire

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,095 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£695
Unattended (direct) cremation	£585
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Operated by Westerleigh Group, not Cheshire West and Chester Council (the council only runs Chester Crematorium). Effective 26 Aug 2026. Mon-Fri 60-min chapel time 10:30-15:30 £1,095; 09:30 £795; 16:30 £995; 30-min slots 08:30/09:00 £695, 17:30 £795; twilight 60-min £1,095; Saturday £1,195; Sunday £1,750. Direct (unattended) cremation £585. Webcast £70.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Vale Royal 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 Vale Royal Crematorium

Northwich1.5 mi
Winsford3.9 mi
Middlewich4 mi
Knutsford6.6 mi
Sandbach8.7 mi
Frodsham9.8 mi
Crewe10.1 mi
Warrington11 mi
Altrincham11.3 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Vale Royal 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 01606 818990.

How much does a cremation at Vale Royal Crematorium cost?

Vale Royal Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,095, with a lower-cost option at £695 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £585. 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.