Crematorium · Trafford

Altrincham Crematorium

Altrincham Crematorium is a crematorium in Trafford, Greater Manchester. It is the closest option for Partington, Altrincham, Irlam, Urmston. The nearest other crematorium is Peel Green Crematorium, 5.0 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Trafford, WA14 5RH
Phone	0161 928 7771
Website	trafford.gov.uk
Council area	Trafford
County / area	Greater Manchester

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Cremation fees

Standard cremation with a service	£870 · 20-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£710
Unattended (direct) cremation	£495
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Trafford Council. No year on page. 30-min booking (20-min service) £870; 45-min £980; early 9-10.30am £710. Incl medical referee & env charge). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Altrincham Crematorium

Booking: your funeral director normally books the date and time. Early-morning slots are often cheaper.
Service length: slots vary between crematoria — ask how long you’ll have in the chapel, and whether a double slot is available for a longer service.
Unattended (direct) cremation: most crematoria offer a lower fee for a cremation with no service. About direct cremation.
Livestreaming: many crematoria can webcast the service for people who can’t attend — ask when booking.
Faith needs: ask about witnessing the committal (important for Hindu and Sikh families), religious symbols in the chapel, and music.
Ashes: collect them, have your funeral director collect them, or ask about the gardens of remembrance. Where you can scatter ashes.

Towns near Altrincham Crematorium

Partington1.7 mi
Altrincham2.3 mi
Irlam3.3 mi
Urmston3.3 mi
Sale3.5 mi
Stretford4.2 mi
Wythenshawe5.7 mi
Eccles6 mi
Worsley6.6 mi
Astley7 mi
Knutsford7.1 mi
Salford7.2 mi
Swinton7.6 mi
Cheadle7.6 mi
Leigh8.1 mi
Manchester8.1 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Altrincham Crematorium?

Your funeral director usually books the service time with the crematorium on your behalf. If you are arranging a funeral yourself, contact the crematorium office directly on 0161 928 7771.

How much does a cremation at Altrincham Crematorium cost?

Altrincham Crematorium’s published fee for a standard cremation with a service is £870, with a lower-cost option at £710 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £495. This is the crematorium’s fee only — your funeral director’s charges are extra. Always check the current price with the crematorium.

Can the family watch the coffin enter the cremator?

Many UK crematoria let a small number of family members witness the charge — an important part of Hindu and Sikh funerals. Ask the crematorium in advance so they can arrange it.

When will the ashes be ready?

Ashes are usually ready within a few working days. You can collect them yourself, ask the funeral director to collect them, or ask about scattering or burial in the crematorium’s grounds.