Crematorium · Warrington

Walton Lea Crematorium

Walton Lea Crematorium is a crematorium at Chester Road, Warrington, Cheshire. It is the closest option for Warrington, Widnes, Runcorn, Newton-le-Willows. The nearest other crematorium is Altrincham Crematorium, 9.0 miles away.

Contact & directions

Address	Chester Road, Warrington, WA4 6TB
Phone	01925 267731
Website	warrington.gov.uk
Council area	Warrington
County / area	Cheshire

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Cremation fees (2026/27)

Standard cremation with a service	£1,034 · 40-minute slot
Unattended (direct) cremation	£511
Webcasting	Available

Crematorium fee only — funeral director charges are extra. Source: published fees, checked 25 September 2026 (Warrington Borough Council. Charges from 1 April 2026. Cremation fee persons 18+ £1,034 (Mon-Fri); chapel hire (enter & leave, 25-minute service) £261 is listed separately under service fees and appears not to be included. Saturday +50%, Sunday +100%. Cremation only (no service, no attendees) 8:20/8:40am £511. Services usually every 40 minutes; double slot +£157. Live streaming £56. Children free.). Compare all crematorium fees →

Arranging a cremation at Walton Lea 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 Walton Lea Crematorium

Warrington1.8 mi
Widnes5.2 mi
Runcorn5.6 mi
Newton-le-Willows6.2 mi
Earlestown6.3 mi
Frodsham6.5 mi
Lowton7.6 mi
Golborne7.7 mi
Partington8 mi
Northwich8 mi
St Helens8.2 mi
Ashton-in-Makerfield8.5 mi
Whiston8.6 mi
Prescot9.4 mi
Halewood9.4 mi
Irlam9.4 mi

Frequently asked questions

How do I book a funeral at Walton Lea 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 01925 267731.

How much does a cremation at Walton Lea Crematorium cost?

Walton Lea Crematorium’s published 2026/27 fee for a standard cremation with a service is £1,034 and an unattended (direct) cremation at £511. 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.