Crematorium · Ormskirk

West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium

West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium is a crematorium at Pippin Street, Ormskirk, Lancashire, run by Westerleigh Group. It is the closest option for Burscough, Ormskirk, Skelmersdale, Maghull. The nearest other crematorium is Southport Crematorium, 4.0 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Pippin Street, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7SP
Phone	01704 898840
Website	westlancashirecrematorium.co.uk
Operator	Westerleigh Group
Opening hours	Apr-Sep Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 · Oct-Mar Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00 · Sat,Sun,bank holidays 09:00-17:00
Council area	West Lancashire
County / area	Lancashire

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Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,295 · 60-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£895
Unattended (direct) cremation	£585
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Westerleigh Group. Effective from 1 Apr 2026. Standard = Mon-Fri 11:30-14:30 60-min chapel time. 10:30/15:30 £1,195; 09:30/16:30 £995; 08:30/09:00/17:30 30-min £895 (reduced); twilight 18:00-20:00 £1,195; Sat £1,295; Sun £1,750. Direct (unattended) cremation £585. Webcast £70. Includes environmental surcharge, cardboard urn, scattering.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at West Lancashire 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 West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium

Burscough1.4 mi
Ormskirk1.4 mi
Skelmersdale5.1 mi
Maghull5.5 mi
Southport6.5 mi
Kirkby7.3 mi
Formby7.8 mi
Litherland9.3 mi
Crosby9.4 mi
Leyland10.3 mi
Bootle10.6 mi
Wigan10.7 mi
Lytham11 mi
St Helens11.1 mi
Chorley11.3 mi
Prescot11.5 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at West Lancashire 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 01704 898840.

How much does a cremation at West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium cost?

West Lancashire Cemetery & Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,295, with a lower-cost option at £895 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.