Rochdale Crematorium fees
Current cremation fees at Rochdale Crematorium, verified against the Rochdale Borough Council’s published fee schedule.
Cremation fees
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Standard cremation (attended) | £823 |
| Direct cremation (unattended) | £495 |
| Child cremation (under 18) | No charge (Children’s Funeral Fund) |
Fees verified 2026-05-22. Source: Rochdale Borough Council fee schedule.
Booking and services
Rochdale Crematorium holds services Monday to Friday, 9.50am–4pm, with no weekend cremations. Slots run every 40 minutes: 10 minutes for mourners to arrive, 20 minutes for the service, and 10 minutes to leave – you can book a double slot in advance if you need longer. Source: Rochdale Borough Council – Cemeteries and crematoriums.
The chapel has a hearing loop, a separate Book of Remembrance room, and memorial gardens. Parking is on the roads within the cemetery grounds rather than a dedicated car park. There’s no online self-service booking – arrangements go through Bereavement Services on 01706 645 219. Source: Rochdale Borough Council – Rochdale cemetery and crematorium.
Book of Remembrance entries can be hand-inscribed by a calligrapher in two, five, or eight lines, with hand-drawn motifs available on request. Source: Rochdale Borough Council – Cemeteries and crematoriums.
Contact
Phone: 01706 645 219 (Mon–Fri, 9am–12noon and 1pm–4pm) Postcode: OL11 4DG
About this crematorium
Rochdale Crematorium is operated by Rochdale Borough Council, acting as the administrative centre for the cemetery and cremation service across the whole borough. It opened in 1938.