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  • Cemetery and crematorium
    • Cemetery and Crematorium directions
    • Cemetery records
    • Crematorium code of practice
    • Funeral benefit

Contact us

  • cemetery@preston.gov.uk

Documents

  • Cemetery and Crematorium rules and regulations (82KB PDF)
  • Memorialisation prices (152KB PDF)
  • Fees and charges (104KB PDF)

Useful websites

  • Help with funeral payments?

Cemetery and Crematorium

Cemetery

The cemetery is divided into two parts by Miller Road. These areas are referred to as the old cemetery and the new cemetery.

Cemetery opening times

Time of year Opening times
1 October - 31 March 8.00am - 4.00pm
1 April - 30 September 8.00am - 7.00pm

Cemetery Office

Monday - Thursday 8.30am - 5.00pm
Friday 8.30am - 4.30pm

Staff are available to offer information and advice regarding funerals, cremations, burial options (including woodland burials) and to discuss memorialisation options.

Crematorium

This crematorium has been equipped with computer operated cremators that are able to comply with the strict limits on pollutants laid down by the 1990 Environmental Protection Act.

Crematorium opening times

Time of year Opening times
1 October - 31 March 8.00am - 4.00pm
1 April - 30 September 8.00am - 7.00pm
Book of Remembrance
Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.00pm
Weekends and Bank Holidays 12.00pm - 3.45pm

If you are using a GPS device (such as a Sat-Nav) to get to the Crematorium please use the post code PR2 5BP.

How can I get help with funeral payments?

If you're on a low income and need help to pay for a funeral you're arranging, you may be able to get a Funeral Payment from the Social Fund. 

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Locations of Preston's cemetery and crematorium.


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