Stockport Crematorium & Cemetery

Buxton Road
Heaviley
Stockport
Cheshire
SK2 6LS

Telephone: 0161 480 5221

Crematorium information

Located in the peaceful surroundings of Stockport Borough Cemetery, Stockport Crematorium is a quiet and serene place to remember loved ones. The Cypress Chapel has served the local community since 1934 and the addition of the Rowan Chapel in 2005 provides two unique service chapels for friends and family to choose from.

The Gardens of Remembrance are beautifully maintained and are filled with fragrant rose bushes, providing a secluded setting to place a dedicated memorial and remember loved ones. The Crematorium is maintained by our expert gardeners who keep the grounds and memorials pristine which allows families to enjoy the picturesque surroundings of the crematorium and cemetery.

Opening Hours

The Office:
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.

Our office hours are 8.30am to 4:30pm (Monday to Thursday), and 8.30am until 4.00pm Friday. Grounds are open 9.30am to 4.00pm at weekends.

The Grounds:
Our grounds are open to the public at all times, the walk in gates are always open, vehicle access is available during office hours weekdays and between 9.30am and 4pm at weekends.

The Memorial Office:
Appointments can be made by contacting the crematorium directly by telephone.

The Chapel of Remembrance:
The Chapel of Remembrance is open during office hours weekdays and between 9.30am and 4.00pm at weekends.

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 for an indefinite period without charge whatsoever.

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 9.00am.
• This option enables families to attend the crematorium to see the coffin in the chapel and be able to spend a few moments with the coffin before the leaving 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.

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