Memorial gardens
For the burial or placing of ashes, we offer a choice of private or communal gardens in different styles and locations within our grounds.
Rated 4/5
Emstrey Crematorium & Cemetery
Emstrey opened in 1958, and its Gardens of Remembrance were laid out at the end of that decade by Percy Thrower. Twenty-nine acres of rose beds and mature trees later, they're still doing what he intended: giving people somewhere unhurried to walk and remember. The chapel is a straightforward, welcoming space for a funeral.
A hundred and two seats, 40 standing, and more space again for a larger service. Parking is generous at 133 spaces and coaches can be accommodated, which matters if people are travelling together from a distance. Emstrey serves Shrewsbury, Telford, Oswestry and Ludlow.
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- Included:Over 200 years of caring for families
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- Included:Funerals, plans, probate and more
Arranging a funeral at Emstrey Crematorium & Cemetery
To hold a funeral here, speak to your local Dignity funeral director. They'll book the chapel, settle the paperwork with the crematorium and talk you through the choices at whatever pace suits you.
There's no rush, and no question is too small. You don't need to have anything worked out before you call.
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A chapel for every faith and belief
Ceremonies in our chapel can be arranged entirely around your customs, traditions and preferences. Let your funeral director know what matters to you, and they’ll take care of everything.
Memorials – a lasting tribute to someone special
Ask your funeral director about arranging a memorial at Emstrey Crematorium & Cemetery.
Plaques or dedications
If you choose to scatter or keep the ashes, a plaque in our memorial grounds or dedication in the Book of Remembrance creates a lasting tribute for loved ones to visit.
Keepsakes and urns
Keep their memory close with a daily reminder of the person they were. From the traditional to the contemporary.
Visiting us
- London Road, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6PS
- 01743 237900
Crematorium Office Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 9am-4:30pm
Crematorium Grounds & Cemetery Opening Hours
Monday-Sunday: 8:30am-8pm (1st April-5th October), 8:30am-5pm (16th October-31st March)
Book Of Remembrance Opening Hours
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Our funeral directors near Emstrey Crematorium & Cemetery
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What to expect at a cremation
Attending a ceremony
Each service here has a set length, and it varies from one crematorium to another. Your funeral director will tell you how long you have, let you know when to arrive and where to gather, and keep an eye on the timings on the day so that you don't have to.
The service can include readings, music and time for reflection, led by a minister, celebrant or family member. At the moment of farewell, called the committal, the coffin is lowered or hidden behind a curtain. Some families prefer to leave it in view.
When the service ends, there's usually time to gather outside and speak with other guests. Your funeral director will be there if you have any questions or concerns.
What to wear
Most people wear black or dark clothing but this isn't a rule. Some families ask guests to wear a particular colour or something that meant a lot to the person who has died, like a favourite team's shirt. They may also just want people to wear whatever they're comfortable in. If you've been invited and you're not sure, ask the family.
After the ceremony
The ashes are ready to collect from the crematorium a few days after the cremation. We can also hand-deliver them or scatter them in our memorial grounds for you, whichever you prefer. Some families choose to keep the ashes at home or scatter them somewhere with personal meaning.
A memorial is a lasting place in the world for someone special. Our crematoria offer a range of options, from plaques and benches to planting a tree in the gardens. Memorials can also be arranged after a direct cremation, even if there was no ceremony held at the crematorium itself.
What families say about us
Rated 3.77 / 5 based on 26 reviews.
Rated 5/5
Lovely little crematorium. Lots of parking and a friendly feel
Julian Dyer, 19 December 2025
Rated 1/5
Frankly I am appalled. I have a number of relatives whose ashes have been scattered here beneath memorial roses over the last 50 years. The information provided about their whereabouts has been disgraceful. Staff have been rude, insensitive in the extreme and generally disinterested in helping us to locate them, information which should be at their fingertips.
The garden of remembrance is poorly organised and poorly maintained.
It IS a peaceful place and one understands that it has to be at very least cost neutral but, if you go into the business of curating mortal remains, in whatever form, compassion and respect need to be paramount. Unfortunately neither of these qualities are in any way evident.
If I could dig my grandparents, aunts and uncles up and move them I most certainly would.
yaboouk, 1 July 2025
Rated 5/5
Grounds are lovely... very peaceful setting
Trish Smith, 9 April 2025
FAQs
We’re here to answer all your questions. If anything isn’t clear, please ask us.
Advice and guidance
Guides on cremation services and what to do with ashes.
Cremation service
What happens at a cremation, the paperwork needed beforehand, how long the service lasts, what shapes the cost, and when the ashes come back to you.
What to do with cremation ashes
Twenty things families have done with ashes – jewellery, tattoos, vinyl records, reefs, fireworks, a planted tree – and the practicalities of each.
Places to scatter ashes in the UK
Nine places families choose to scatter ashes – at home, at sea, on hills, rivers and sports grounds – and the permission each one asks of you first.
Burying ashes
Burying ashes in a cemetery, churchyard, garden of remembrance, woodland ground or your own garden – the permission needed for each, and what it costs.
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