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 4.5/5
Wyre Forest Crematorium & Cemetery
Wyre Forest is an award-winning crematorium set in 23 acres of memorial grounds. Water features and flower beds break the space up, with memorials placed among the planting rather than lined up apart from it. There are formal gardens to sit in, and a natural burial area where wildflowers are left to grow as they will.
A hundred and thirty seats with standing room behind, and parking for around 70 with room for coaches. Wyre Forest serves Stourport-on-Severn, Kidderminster, Bewdley and Bromsgrove. A service can be streamed for anyone who cannot be here. Our funeral directors across Worcestershire can help you arrange a service here.
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- Included:Over 200 years of caring for families
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Arranging a funeral at Wyre Forest 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 Wyre Forest 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
- Minster Road, Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire, DY13 8DE
- 01562 740850
Crematorium office opening hours
Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm
Grounds, Cemetery, and Book of Remembrance opening hours
Monday-Friday: 7am-7pm
If you are visiting us using a satnav, please use postcode DY13 8AS
Our funeral directors near Wyre Forest 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 4.39 / 5 based on 41 reviews.
Rated 3/5
I was extremely distraught with the behaviour of the crematorium consultant Sarah barnet, when I came to collect my mom's ashes as if it's not difficult enough having to do that.
I was met with a very unprofessional greeting, there was no one there so me and a friend waited and Sarah came through the door out of breath and said "sorry I've just come from a burial,ha ha ha" I was so stunned I couldn't speak as I'd break down, incredibly disrespectful to whomever she had performed a burial for.
I was already in a state of shock but collecting my mums ashes was like conducting a transaction at a shop,no empathy or condolences,didn't seat me or speak much or explain what I would have my mum delivered in on phone or in person,as someone grieving and not understanding anything or being able to consider what to ask it was hard to be met with such indifference.she just got my mum's ashes out of a cupboard! Like storing a file or something. Got me to sign some paper work and I asked what she was in she showed me and I said "is that it,she's just in paper bag,I was visibly upset and she just said "yes" no explanation or reassurance or offer for any other option! Again I was too shocked to comment but the whole thing felt like a cold indifferent transaction.i left and cried my eyes out on the grounds as I couldn't drive home I was so upset.
I called another crematorium who was kind enough to explain the paper bag and why it is given in such a way,his whole tone was lovely and kind and he offered to transfer my mom's ashes to an urn I bought myself for no charge as he felt terrible for how I had been treated.
Sarah Anwar, 6 September 2025
Rated 5/5
Debra Unwin, 6 August 2025
Rated 4/5
We were very happy with the service we received from Wyre Forest Crematorium, the chapel is modern, light and airy, the grounds are lovely and there is plenty of parking. The only reason for not giving five stars is because the video streaming is not that good and we needed it as we had family in Scotland unable to attend. An invitation to the Christmas memorial service last year was a nice touch as names of those who had passed were highlighted on screen which made it an emotional experience.
Gillian Kane, 30 June 2025
FAQs
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Advice and guidance
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Burying ashes
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