Crematorium · Burton-on-Trent

Bretby Crematorium

Bretby Crematorium is a crematorium at Geary Lane, Burton-on-Trent, Derbyshire, run by Central England Co-operative. It is the closest option for Swadlincote, Burton upon Trent, Ashby de la Zouch, Derby. The nearest other crematorium is Trent Valley Crematorium, 9.1 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Geary Lane, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 0QE
Phone	01543 414140
Website	stores.centralengland.coop
Operator	Central England Co-operative
Council area	South Derbyshire
County / area	Derbyshire

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Arranging a cremation at Bretby 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.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Bretby 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 01543 414140.

How much does a cremation at Bretby Crematorium cost?

Crematorium fees are set by the operator and change each year, and many crematoria charge less for early-morning or unattended slots. Funeral directors must show local crematorium fees on their standardised price list. Ask the crematorium or your funeral director for the current fee.

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.