Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6PS
Telephone: 01743 237 900
Crematorium information
Located in the quiet countryside of Shropshire, Emstrey Crematorium and Cemetery has been designed to provide families with a peaceful and serene place to remember their loved ones. The attractive and unusual Chapel built in 1958 gives Emstrey Crematorium the feeling of character and warmth, with natural light creating a tranquil and peaceful environment.
The Gardens of Remembrance have established beds of colourful rose bushes and is a peaceful setting to place a dedicated memorial. Located on the outskirts of Shrewsbury, Emstrey Crematorium & Cemetery has been designed to provide families with a pleasant and idyllic place to remember their loved ones.
The chapel can accommodate 132 people (102 seating). The design of the building gives the crematorium a unique feeling of character with natural light creating a peaceful environment. The grounds have been sensitively landscaped to enable families to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of the Shropshire countryside.
The Crematorium is tended by a team of experts, from our gardeners who maintain the grounds and keep memorials in pristine condition, to the people who conduct the funeral service, sensitively handle the cremation and guide you through the process.
Emstrey offers a wide range of memorials to commemorate and celebrate those we love. From private gardens, rose avenues, cartwheel gardens and headstones to traditional book of remembrance entries, Emstrey Crematorium and Cemetery is not just a place of final farewells, it is a sanctuary where memories are honoured and the beauty of life is celebrated.
Our dedicated colleagues are here to assist you with organising burials and grave transfers at 7 Emstrey Cemeteries including Shrewsbury General Cemetery, Great Ness, Alberbury, Church Pulverbatch, Minsterley, and Westbury. Our dedicated team are here to support you with any burial information.
Toilets are available to the left of the chapel with access from outside of the building and from the waiting area. An accessible toilet is available to the right of the chapel which is clearly marked and includes an accessible ramp.
Admin Office email address - emstrey.crematorium@thecmg.co.uk
Memorial Office email address - emstrey.memorialoffice@thecmg.co.uk
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Opening Hours
The Office:
Our office is open Monday - Friday 09:00 – 16:30 (excluding Bank Holidays). The CMG are encouraging booking an appointment prior to visiting. Please contact the crematorium directly to make an appointment.
The collection of cremated remains and memorial consultations can still take place by means of an appointment.
The Grounds and The Book of Remembrance Room:
Our grounds remain open to members of the public.
08:30 – 20:00
(7days a week, 1st April to 15th October)
08:30 – 17:00
(7 days a week, 16th October to 31st March)
To request The Book of Remembrance page to be open please contact the Crematorium Office in advance.
The Memorial Office:
Appointments can be made by contacting the crematorium by telephone or email.
Parking
We have 133 car parking spaces with accessible parking and coach parking. Car parking is available when the grounds are open.
Our fees
We know that understanding what goes into the cost of a funeral can sometimes be difficult for families. We also recognise that understanding the overall financial implications of arranging a funeral is important. To this end we have included a downloadable price list of the services available to you.
It is important to us that any confusion is completely removed to help families to fully understand what the Cremation Fee includes, and what this means as part of the wider cost of the funeral. We have outlined the elements that are necessary to provide a cremation service to you below, although of course we would be happy to discuss any further queries you might have directly with you. You can contact us at any time to talk through any further options and any fees that might apply.
The cremation fee includes the following:
- All professional services relating to the administration and registration of the cremation, in line with statutory regulation.
- The use of our Chapel along with the assistance of a trained staff member on the day of the service.
- The provision of music during the funeral service (please contact the Crematorium for details of our available options).
- The sensitive handling of the cremation in line with environmental legislation.
- The appropriate national environmental levy for mercury abatement.
- The scattering or interment of the ashes within our Gardens of Remembrance, or the preparation for their removal along with a suitable container and the Cremation Certificate.
- Alternatively, we will look after the ashes safely and securely at our Crematoria site and can share with you the various options and next steps available to care for your loved ones ashes.
We also offer weekend services, fees for which along with other available services are detailed in the PDF attachment entitled Cremation Price List
Direct cremation
We have a number of options available to meet the ever increasing demand for this service which are detailed below.
Unattended Direct Cremation
- There will be no service in the chapel and no mourners in attendance.
- Sometime following the cremation, staff at the Crematorium will contact the Applicant to confirm instructions for the ashes in order to offer any further assistance. There are many occasions when families change their decision having had time for further thought and discussion.
Attended Direct Cremation
- The attended direct cremation is available at 08:45, 09:00 and 09:15.
- This option enables families to attend the crematorium and spend few moments with the loved one in the chapel.
- The crematorium staff will be available to help and assist you during the time at the crematorium, showing you both in and out of the chapel at the appropriate times.
- Music may also be played should you wish.
- Sometime following the cremation, staff at the Crematorium will contact the Applicant to confirm instructions for the ashes in order to offer any further assistance. There are many occasions when families change their mind having had time for further thought.