Crematorium · Manchester

Blackley Crematorium

Blackley Crematorium is a crematorium in Manchester, Greater Manchester. It is the closest option for Middleton, Prestwich, Whitefield, Failsworth. The nearest other crematorium is East Lancashire Crematorium (Radcliffe), 4.8 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Manchester, M9 8JW
Website	manchester.gov.uk
Council area	Manchester
County / area	Greater Manchester

Directions Website

Cremation fees (2026)

Standard cremation with a service	£967 · 30-minute slot
Reduced-cost / early service	£754
Unattended (direct) cremation	£556
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (operator: Manchester City Council. Incl. mandatory £70 mercury surcharge (side chapel pkg £897; Simplicity £684; direct £486). Centre Chapel £1322/hr.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Blackley 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 Blackley Crematorium

Middleton2.1 mi
Prestwich2.4 mi
Whitefield3 mi
Failsworth3.4 mi
Manchester3.5 mi
Salford3.6 mi
Pendlebury3.9 mi
Radcliffe4.2 mi
Chadderton4.2 mi
Swinton4.5 mi
Heywood4.7 mi
Bury5 mi
Droylsden5 mi
Oldham5.1 mi
Eccles5.2 mi
Royton5.3 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Blackley 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.

How much does a cremation at Blackley Crematorium cost?

Blackley Crematorium’s published 2026 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £967, with a lower-cost option at £754 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £556. 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.